video card query

Mabrur C. · 11-10-2009, 04:58 AM

im using a core 2 duo processor with xp service pack 2. the motherboard box says it has a PCI express x16 graphics connector. does this mean i can only use pci express cards?
i wanna buy an XFX Radeon HD 4870 XXX 1 GB. is it compatible and will it run?

plz clarify
thanx in advance!

makinu1der2 · 11-10-2009, 05:08 AM

Post the specs of the PC including PSU brand and wattage.

You will need quality PSU to run this card.

If you have a PCI-E x16 slot on the MB then you should be fine.

Mabrur C. · Yesterday, 10:53 PM

2.80 GHz 2GB DDR2-RAM DG31PR (G31 chipset)

The motherboard box says that it supports 95W thermal design power. I dont exactly know the psu...but is this enough for the card to run?

makinu1der2 · Yesterday, 11:15 PM

Look on the label on side of the PSU for the brand and wattage.

Mabrur C. · Today, 08:39 PM

I see. I 'really' need to upgrade the PSU. I think it'll be a good idea to upgrade the UPS as well...should I? I heard that higher PSUs draw power from the UPS

11-10-2009, 04:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mabrur C. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP service pack 2	video card query im using a core 2 duo processor with xp service pack 2. the motherboard box says it has a PCI express x16 graphics connector. does this mean i can only use pci express cards? i wanna buy an XFX Radeon HD 4870 XXX 1 GB. is it compatible and will it run? plz clarify thanx in advance!

11-10-2009, 05:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
makinu1der2 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,035 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1,Win XP SP3,Ubuntu 9.04,Sabayon 4,Windows 7 RC1 x64 My System	Re: video card query Post the specs of the PC including PSU brand and wattage. You will need quality PSU to run this card. If you have a PCI-E x16 slot on the MB then you should be fine. __________________ "The dumbest people I know are those who know it all."

Yesterday, 10:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mabrur C. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP service pack 2	Re: video card query 2.80 GHz 2GB DDR2-RAM DG31PR (G31 chipset) The motherboard box says that it supports 95W thermal design power. I dont exactly know the psu...but is this enough for the card to run?

Yesterday, 11:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
makinu1der2 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,035 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1,Win XP SP3,Ubuntu 9.04,Sabayon 4,Windows 7 RC1 x64 My System	Re: video card query Look on the label on side of the PSU for the brand and wattage. __________________ "The dumbest people I know are those who know it all."

Today, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mabrur C. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP service pack 2	Re: video card query I see. I 'really' need to upgrade the PSU. I think it'll be a good idea to upgrade the UPS as well...should I? I heard that higher PSUs draw power from the UPS