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 May 21 2009, 03:18 PM
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The video card on this computer is an: MSI MS-8878 GeForce4 MX 420
It's kinda old so I was simply wondering what slot this is taking up so I know what I am able to replace it with. Is it a PCI Express or something else? Nevermind it said AGP 4x. Does that mean I can only replace it with an AGP 4x card? There are no pci express slots on my motherboard also, just 3 open pci slots. This post has been edited by RPinney: May 21 2009, 03:24 PM |
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Jun 9 2009, 07:44 PM
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 Advanced Member  Group: Tech Team Posts: 813 Joined: 10-March 05 From: Key West Member No.: 27,393 Operating System: Win 7_64 Ultimate |
The cards are similar as to their specs. I personally would prefer the GTS 250.
Both those cards require a minimum 500 Watt PSU with 2 x 6 pin PCI_E leads. |
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RPinney Upgrading video card on my old computer May 21 2009, 03:18 PM
8210GUY That would appear to be an AGP card, but it is the... May 21 2009, 03:24 PM RPinney motherboard: microstar MS-6541
Also, my PSU is on... May 21 2009, 04:48 PM 8210GUY Well msi don't seem to list that board from a ... May 21 2009, 05:57 PM jephree Just to add to 8210GUY's reply which I agree w... May 21 2009, 06:15 PM RPinney You say this card is dated. This doesn't think... May 21 2009, 11:04 PM jephree The card is basically not the issue.
The motherbo... May 21 2009, 11:13 PM RPinney yep, i agree. Thanks =) May 22 2009, 02:39 AM 8210GUY Sorry I didn't make it clearer above, as said ... May 22 2009, 07:45 AM RPinney Okay I am back. Now that I've got the money to... Jun 9 2009, 07:35 PM RPinney Cool, I was thinking that too and it's way che... Jun 9 2009, 07:48 PM jephree I am not sure.
Where did you find the link to the... Jun 9 2009, 07:58 PM RPinney Found the link at newegg.com here:
http://www.new... Jun 9 2009, 08:03 PM jephree Don't know.
I would contact Galaxy and see if... Jun 9 2009, 08:13 PM RPinney Thanks, I'll check it out. Jun 9 2009, 08:17 PM jephree That is a great deal if that works on top of the N... Jun 9 2009, 08:23 PM RPinney http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...D600N... Jun 9 2009, 08:30 PM jephree Should work in both cases.
I'd prefer OCZ to ... Jun 9 2009, 08:42 PM RPinney I'll probably just stick with the one I got. T... Jun 9 2009, 09:05 PM jephree RE: Upgrading video card on my old computer Jun 9 2009, 09:12 PM Troy The 4870 is the better card... Tough call because ... Jun 10 2009, 05:16 AM RPinney At 1680x1050 my frame rates rarely go below 80 FPS... Jun 11 2009, 08:30 PM
Troy Can't argue with 80FPS... Jun 13 2009, 05:30 AM |
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