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Seiyuuki

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So Heres my MoBo: GA-8I915P-D Pro

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/...ProductID=1798

I'm thinking about fitting this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-GeForce-...0200723&sr=1-1

Rather simple question is, can I fit this card, and use it to it's fullest? I recently fitted a Corsair VX550W PSU, so I shouldn't have a power issue.

If not, could someone recommend a decent card? Cheers

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SnOwBunZz

It fits, but I still would get another card if it's possible....
An ATI 4850 or gtx260 or something along those lines.

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Seiyuuki

Thanks, I think an ATI 4850 will do nicely. Assuming I don't get impatient (I'll have to give it 2 or 3 weeks for my next pay slip) I'll go with that.

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Sakumo

I'd agree that the 4850 is good, but I'd rather get the 4830 if you're on a lower budget. It's about 90% of the 4850's performance, but up to $20 USD less. An overclock would give you the same performance of a 4850.

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Seiyuuki

Maybe. Looked it up, about 20GBP less. So I'd consider, but I'm not one for over-clocking. I'm not all that confident with changing my computers functionality, or opening it for anything more than an occasional clean. It's the reason I started this topic, I was pretty sure about my motherboards compatabillity, but I felt I needed someone to verify.


Another question, some cards mention use of the PCI-E 6 pin from the power supply. Is that directly into the graphics card, or the motherboard?

And I was looking at these 2 cards:
http://www.dabs.com/products/sapphir...l?q=ATI%204850

http://www.dabs.com/products/xfx-ati...l?q=ATI%204850

Thing I'm not sure on is "DDR3 memory", and on my MB's specs it says "Dual Channel DDR2 533/400". Is that limited to just RAM, or is there an incompatibility there?
(or a flat out answer of can or can't run would be equally appreciated)

Heh, I feel like such a nub, but this is my first attempt at upgrading my PC solo, so questions keep popping up.

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SnOwBunZz

Those ram only applies to your card and not motherboard. You don't need to worry about this.

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Sakumo

It's into the graphics card, make sure you power supply have one or have two spare 4 pin molex, and 400W+, non generic brand of course.

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Seiyuuki

Well yeah I have some spare molex, and I said in the OP I have a VX550W Corsair PSU.

But why would I need molex for a graphics card?

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Sakumo

Woops, should have finish reading the post.
Anyway, you need the molex in case you don't have the PCI-e, but you do, so you don't need to care.

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