Question about PCI-X Slot and graphic card.

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by HPA, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. #1
    Okay, friends, this may sound really noObish. But I have to ask this.
    Recently, I bought a new computer system. It came up with an intel mother board, which only have 1 PCI-X slot. I have nVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512mb video Card, but I want to add one more graphic card (8800 GT), but the problem is that there's only "1" PCI-X slot. Is there any way to add two graphic cards, without changing or buying a new mother board?

    Any suggestions??

    Thanks!
     
    HPA, Jun 23, 2008 IP
  2. saggygenius

    saggygenius Active Member

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    no , u can't add another graphics card on ur existing motherboard, because it doesn't have another PCI E slot

    However u can buy a motherboard with SLi technology, which has got 2 PCI E X16 slots which will allow u to add both the cards
     
    saggygenius, Jun 23, 2008 IP
  3. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    You need another PCI express slot. This is why you should always check things like this before buying.

    I'd of bought an 8800 GTS (which I will be doing :D)
     
    mikey1090, Jun 23, 2008 IP
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    salaxzar Well-Known Member

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    your mobo must be SLI ready in order to use 2 gfx cards....
     
    salaxzar, Jun 23, 2008 IP
  5. HPA

    HPA Notable Member

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    It's Already SLI ready though.

    I should've bought 8800GT in the first place, Now I'll have to buy another graphic card.

    *Off to sell my 8600 GT on ebay :D*
     
    HPA, Jun 23, 2008 IP
  6. curseseal

    curseseal Greenhorn

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    just buy a new motherboard made by gigabyte it has 2 slots for video card can read the 8800gt. 8gb for the ram. viola!!!!!!
     
    curseseal, Jul 29, 2008 IP