sorry its me mr 6600gt agp or pci again

[alexius]

ok ive just read my mobo manual an it says i hav 5 pci slots and one agp x8 slot. i then looked at my system info and it said that my fx 5200 was in a pci slot so i guess that means i have to get the pci version.

http://www.pcwcomponentcentre.co.uk/invt/pvt43gndf7

by the way i have a am amd athlon 2800 + 2.08 ghz asrock mobo and my manual says there are 2 types k7s8x or k7s8xe which i have no ideas about . the only thing i am worried about no is will i have enough power to use it coz ive heard you need some internal power for top range cards.

 

[rumblefish]

no, that is PCI-express, not normal pci, get the agp version of the 6800 gt or x800 pe (i think those are the top ones for 6800 and x800)

rf

 

[ericms]

What's the watt amount on your psu?

 

[alexius]

dont know how can i find out without opening up me comp

 

[Pulsar]

Ok.
1. Your curent card is in PCI slot, just like a sound card would be. You won't find a modern card for that slot.
2. Your mobo is ASUS as I understand with AGP 8 port, which is OK.
3. You need a 6600Gt AGP ($229) or Ati 9800 Pro (around $180).
4.here is a link to 6600gt AGP card at Newegg, the best place to buy hardware.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-140-048&depa=1

6600Gt is about 10-20% faster than 9800pro and overclocks well.

 

[Pulsar]

dont know how can i find out without opening up me comp

400w should be OK. And open the case, there may be a lot of dust :imu: which needs to be cleaned.

 

[alexius]

i live in the uk so newegg is no good i was going to get it from here
http://www.pcwcomponentcentre.co.uk/invt/pvt43andf7

 

[Pulsar]

Now you know what to get. Ask more questions if you need.

 

[Pulsar]

Just found this from TheInquirer.net

http://www.dabs.com/uk/Search2/Product Details.htm?quicklinx=3K55&searchphrase=6600gt

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=20172