Will this card work in my PC?

Skaarj · 10-08-2009, 06:40 PM

Hey guys
I ran the system info for windows program to find out what kind of PCI slots I have on my motherboard and it turns out i have a PCIEX16 slot. Under the data bust width it reads: "32x or x32"

Does this mean that any video card that has a memory interface that is some multiple of 32 will be compatible with my mobo? (64, 128)

Because I'm looking to do quick cheap upgrade to my computer and order this card when it becomes available
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143115
and I was wondering if it would be compatible.

Furthermore, any other, cheap card suggestions would be appreciated. (at least 512mb of memory)
Thanks (:

Phædrus2401 · 10-08-2009, 06:48 PM

What are your full system specs?

Motherboard
CPU
RAM
Current graphics card
Power supply (brand, model, wattage)

Skaarj · 10-08-2009, 07:17 PM

It's a dell inspiron 531 i've had for a while.
It has 2gb memory (which i will be upgrading to 4gb)

CPU: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ ~ 2.6ghz

And here's the info the program gave me about my mobo:
Property Value
Manufacturer Dell Inc.
Model 0RY206
Serial Number ..CN698617960547.

North Bridge NVIDIA MCP61 Revision A3
South Bridge NVIDIA MCP61 Revision A3

CPU AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+
Cpu Socket Socket AM2 (940)

System Slots 4 PCI

Memory Summary
Maximum Capacity 4096 MBytes
Memory Slots 4
Error Correction None

**emosun** · 10-09-2009, 12:56 AM

The card will work with the motherboard but the power supply the system has won't be enough to run it for long , you'll want something like this powering it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171036

Skaarj · 10-09-2009, 01:34 AM

I really dont wanna buy a new PSU :\ is there another card that you recommend?

Phædrus2401 · 10-09-2009, 01:37 AM

If you buy a home office Dell and want to add a graphics card, it's pretty much a given that you'll need a new power supply. The ones supplied are just enough to run the system; Dell builds them as cheap as possible.

Before buying a new PSU, read this:
Power Supply Information and Selection

Skaarj · 10-09-2009, 03:03 PM

My main concern was with the data bus width in my OP.

Mind addressing that? :\

Phædrus2401 · 10-09-2009, 07:42 PM

What data bus width are you talking about? Can you take a screenshot of the system and graphics information tabs in CPU-Z?

10-08-2009, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skaarj Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FL, USA Posts: 51 OS: Vista Home Premium 64 Bit SP 1	Will this card work in my PC? Hey guys I ran the system info for windows program to find out what kind of PCI slots I have on my motherboard and it turns out i have a PCIEX16 slot. Under the data bust width it reads: "32x or x32" Does this mean that any video card that has a memory interface that is some multiple of 32 will be compatible with my mobo? (64, 128) Because I'm looking to do quick cheap upgrade to my computer and order this card when it becomes available http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143115 and I was wondering if it would be compatible. Furthermore, any other, cheap card suggestions would be appreciated. (at least 512mb of memory) Thanks (: __________________ http://xs218.xs.to/xs218/07330/Pikachu.jpg

10-08-2009, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,911 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Will this card work in my PC? What are your full system specs? Motherboard CPU RAM Current graphics card Power supply (brand, model, wattage) __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-08-2009, 07:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Skaarj Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FL, USA Posts: 51 OS: Vista Home Premium 64 Bit SP 1	Re: Will this card work in my PC? It's a dell inspiron 531 i've had for a while. It has 2gb memory (which i will be upgrading to 4gb) CPU: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ ~ 2.6ghz And here's the info the program gave me about my mobo: Property Value Manufacturer Dell Inc. Model 0RY206 Serial Number ..CN698617960547. North Bridge NVIDIA MCP61 Revision A3 South Bridge NVIDIA MCP61 Revision A3 CPU AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ Cpu Socket Socket AM2 (940) System Slots 4 PCI Memory Summary Maximum Capacity 4096 MBytes Memory Slots 4 Error Correction None __________________ http://xs218.xs.to/xs218/07330/Pikachu.jpg

10-09-2009, 12:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,092 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Will this card work in my PC? The card will work with the motherboard but the power supply the system has won't be enough to run it for long , you'll want something like this powering it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171036 __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

10-09-2009, 01:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Skaarj Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FL, USA Posts: 51 OS: Vista Home Premium 64 Bit SP 1	Re: Will this card work in my PC? I really dont wanna buy a new PSU :\ is there another card that you recommend? __________________ http://xs218.xs.to/xs218/07330/Pikachu.jpg

10-09-2009, 01:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,911 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Will this card work in my PC? If you buy a home office Dell and want to add a graphics card, it's pretty much a given that you'll need a new power supply. The ones supplied are just enough to run the system; Dell builds them as cheap as possible. Before buying a new PSU, read this: Power Supply Information and Selection __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-09-2009, 03:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Skaarj Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FL, USA Posts: 51 OS: Vista Home Premium 64 Bit SP 1	Re: Will this card work in my PC? My main concern was with the data bus width in my OP. Mind addressing that? :\ __________________ http://xs218.xs.to/xs218/07330/Pikachu.jpg

10-09-2009, 07:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,911 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Will this card work in my PC? What data bus width are you talking about? Can you take a screenshot of the system and graphics information tabs in CPU-Z? __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.