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19th Feb 2008, 15:50
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Just finally got my head around RAM and now im looking into buying a new graphics card. Im interested in the Nvidia geforce 8800 ultra card and just wondered how I'd go about finding whether or not my motherboard will support it. If it does, would I be able to purchase this from the US (cheaply
 ) or would that convert me to NTSC or something  ? Thanks in advance. |
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19th Feb 2008, 16:55
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Your motherboard will need a PCI-E socket .... what mobo have you got ?
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19th Feb 2008, 17:24
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Don't get an Ultra - they're overpriced. Instead look at the 8800GT or GTS.
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20th Feb 2008, 15:43
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Erm... Right it's a 305W input... Ran a test with Aida32 said that the motherboard is made by dell, not sure if i have a PCI-E slot in there.
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20th Feb 2008, 15:46
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What mobo is it ?
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20th Feb 2008, 15:51
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Gave me these details:
Manufacturer: Dell inc. Motherboard ID: 04/18/2007-C51MCP51-6A61HM39C-00 Motherboard Name: Unknown |
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20th Feb 2008, 16:07
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What model is this Dell machine ?
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20th Feb 2008, 16:08
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It's a Dimension E521
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20th Feb 2008, 16:54
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20th Feb 2008, 17:10
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That PSU will be no good though.
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