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I have been given this card, and was wondering if it would be compatible with my motherboard? Thanks!...


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Old 18th Mar 2009, 08:08
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Default Will Nvidia Geforce 8500 GT Work in an Asus M3A78 EM Motherboard?

I have been given this card, and was wondering if it would be compatible with my motherboard? Thanks!
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Old 18th Mar 2009, 08:23
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Should work fine.
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Would I have to have the driver disc for the 8500 GT? Thanks!
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Default Will Nvidia Geforce 8500 GT Work in an Asus M3A78 EM Motherboard?

No, you'd be better off just getting the newest ones off the web anyway.
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That sounds good! I will download them right now. Thanks very much!
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Sorry to interject at such a late stage in the procedings,
but what model was your old card?
Might be just as good?
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Old 18th Mar 2009, 16:08
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Default Will Nvidia Geforce 8500 GT Work in an Asus M3A78 EM Motherboard?

I built one a couple of months ago for a client, one problem I found and this is a weird one. Is that the video card was messing with the USB bus. I went back and updated the video driver and since they haven't had problems with their mouse. And yes they tried changing the mouse.
Other than that no problems, nice mobo.


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Default Will Nvidia Geforce 8500 GT Work in an Asus M3A78 EM Motherboard?

I was just using the on board graphics before. I will keep that little problem in mind when I go to install the card. Thanks fellas!
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Old 18th Mar 2009, 20:10
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Default Will Nvidia Geforce 8500 GT Work in an Asus M3A78 EM Motherboard?

Well I now, have to decide between a Diamond Viper X1650 PRO with driver disc or, the Nvidia Geforce 8500 GT these are the two I have on hand. just looking to upgrade from the on board graphics no, high speed gaming just wanting to add one of these as an upgrade and need advice on which one might be the best choice. Thanks!
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