Need some help with pc parts

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by spect, Sep 2, 2009.

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    I just wanted to know if I wanted to buy a graphics card for my PC how would I know which one to buy? Will it be compatible? How can I check?

    Thanks
     
    spect, Sep 2, 2009 IP
  2. armsdealer64

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    all cards are not compatible with all motherboard, mine is a 4 year old board, so I have an AGP card. These days motherboards have PCI express slot.. check your motherboard and will be able to know what slot it is.
     
    armsdealer64, Sep 2, 2009 IP
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    You may check your motherboard first and then the slot for graphics card then decide what type of card that you would like to purchase.
     
    jada23, Sep 2, 2009 IP
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    If you are able to take out your current graphics card from the board, bring it to the PC parts vendor so they can identify your card and assist you into getting a better one.

    Or google your motherboard brand and model and see what graphics card it supports

    If not, open Device Manager (I'm assumming it's Windows), go to System Devices, and look for references of "PCI Express" or something. If it's there chances are, your card fits in a PCI Express slot. If it's AGP written there, then.. .
     
    jamespv85, Sep 5, 2009 IP
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    read your manual to find out whether your Motherboard support PCI or AGP....
     
    digitaleye, Sep 9, 2009 IP
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    First check your motherboard and then only search for Graphic Cards.To check MBD open the cabinet and see the brand name of MBD and model no.
     
    tango007, Nov 4, 2009 IP