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Old 19th Feb 2008, 14:50
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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 ?

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Old 19th Feb 2008, 15:55
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Your motherboard will need a PCI-E socket .... what mobo have you got ?

Also you may need to upgrade your PSU as NVIDIA recommend at least a 450W power supply that can deliver up to 30A on the +12V rail. Bear in mind this is the minimum, but it is always a good idea not to run at max and have some in reserve.
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Don't get an Ultra - they're overpriced. Instead look at the 8800GT or GTS.
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Old 20th Feb 2008, 14:43
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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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Old 20th Feb 2008, 14:46
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What mobo is it ?
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Old 20th Feb 2008, 14:51
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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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Old 20th Feb 2008, 15:07
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What model is this Dell machine ?
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Old 20th Feb 2008, 15:08
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It's a Dimension E521
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Old 20th Feb 2008, 16:10
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That PSU will be no good though.

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