PCI-e and PCI video card question.
- Thread starter BobC222
- Start date
Someone Somewhere
Titan
- Sep 23, 2012
- 22,291
- 8
- 84,965
No. They're physically different, and it won't fit.
Most motherboards made in the last decade should have a PCIe slot, though. What model is the motherboard?
Most motherboards made in the last decade should have a PCIe slot, though. What model is the motherboard?
Not sure of the motherboard. It is an older Gateway Model 702GE running a P4 Processor 540. I have had it for several years. On closer look there is one slot open that does appear to be a PC-e. The last time I was in there a couple of years ago I didn't see that slot. I am trying to fix up this computer to use in a dedicated controller and want to upgrade the video to one with a HDMI output so I don't have to tie up my good computer. Cant find any PCI cards that have a HDMI output. I have found a good deal on one that will do the job but is PCI-e, so looks like I can put that one in after all. Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it.
Bob
Bob
Someone Somewhere
Titan
- Sep 23, 2012
- 22,291
- 8
- 84,965
If you don't need sound, DVI can be converted to HDMI with a $2 passive adapter. I'd suggest you do that.
I don't need the sound. My monitor has a VGA, HDMI and DVI-D inputs. I am using the VGA input now, but the video card in the computer has a max resolution of 1024 x 768. I want a higher resolution. The adapter would let me use the HDMI or DVI, but I would think the resolution would still be limited to 1024 X 768 of the video card. I have run this monitor at 1920 X 1080 on my other computer and would like to use the same settings as I am running on my main computer now.
Thank you for your suggestion.
Thank you for your suggestion.
Someone Somewhere
Titan
- Sep 23, 2012
- 22,291
- 8
- 84,965
Have you made sure you've got the right GPU drivers installed? Running at low resolution is a pretty common issue with the wrong drivers.
Some VGA cables can be missing the pins that let the monitor tell the computer what resolution to run at, too - try a different cable.
Some VGA cables can be missing the pins that let the monitor tell the computer what resolution to run at, too - try a different cable.
TRENDING THREADS
-
-
Question PC stutters and massive FPS drops on every game.- Started by NovemberRaiN404
- Replies: 11
-
News Firefox user loses 7,470 opened tabs saved over two years after they can’t restore browsing session- Started by Admin
- Replies: 58
-
News Latest AMD Strix Point leak highlights monster 120W TDP and 64GB RAM limit
- Started by Admin
- Replies: 10
Latest posts
-
-
Question PSU make crackling noise while only using 6 pin on 8 pin GPU- Latest: BejoBarokah
-
-
Question PC keeps crashing/freezing and not responding to any shut down commands- Latest: InfamousNathan
-
-
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram