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Profile: stranger
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Hello there !
I'm planing to buy a new graphics but I need to know what type of slot I have.  
How do I find it out?
I *think* it is a PCI Express slot but I don't know what version.
 
Also, is this a good card?
 
Thanks

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download CPU-Z
 
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
 
click on the motherboard tab and it will say it in there at the bottom under the graphics interface section. What are you currently running (video card wise) and whats your budget for a new card?


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CPU-Z didn't help that much...
http://i25.tinypic.com/bi1644.jpg
 
I currently use the Radeon XPress 200 integrated to the motherboard.
 
And I have a budget of ~$140, hopefully I can get something good for that price.

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PCI Express 16:
 
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipe [...] ss-Bus.jpg
 
AGP (the brown slot):
 
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipe [...] P_slot.jpg
 
Look inside your case and see which one you see.

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apparently the Radeon XPress 200 has pci-e 16x


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yes, "PCIE 16 1"

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Packard Bell?
 
Looks to be a S775 with PCI-e.  BUT, you need to open the case to install a card, so do yourself a favor, open it now and see what slot it has.  Then look at the power supply label for a model, and the +12v power it can provide.  edit: You don't want to buy a card you can't power, only to find out it's a proprietary PSU that is expensive or difficult to replace.


Message edited by pauldh on 03-15-2008 at 03:39:28 PM

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http://i31.tinypic.com/2lidbtz.jpg

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I figured out I have to change my power supply.
So now, how do I now what size it should be to fit in my computer?

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You'll definitely need to open the case to be sure.  My guess is with only a 250W power supply, a Packard Bell mobo, and the fact that your graphics interface is greyed out in CPU-Z, there is a good chance that you are running onboard graphics right now.  You may not even have ANY slot to upgrade your graphics.  You won't know for sure until you open it up.
 
Same goes for the power supply.  You will have to open the case to see how big the PSU is.  There is a good chance it is a smaller mATX size.
 
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I opened the case, this is how I got the infos about the power supply. And there is a PCIE 16 slot.  
 
In my previous post, I was referring to the type of case, I don't know whether it is mATX or ATX, I don't know how to recognize it. Sorry for I said it wrongly.
 
Also, how many watts do I need so I can have a decent graphics card?

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My computer is an iMedia but not this one, I have only one graphics slot. The model I bought is not on their website, unfortunately.

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I'm not too impressed with that video card.  
This Powercolor ATI1650Pro 512MB @ $38 is a much better value.  
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814131068
 
Can you get any details off the powersuppy?

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The motherboard should be the same Rio (GA-8TRC410MNF-RH) Motherboard even if the model is different.
It should have four motherboard slots.  
1x PCI Express 16X  
1x PCI Express 1X
2x PCI
http://common.packardbell.com/itemnr/spec_Rio/rio.JPG

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Oh indeed, I said something stupid again.
Then yes it should be the same.

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http://forums.techguy.org/hardware [...] l-use.html
 
According to that thread, the guy was able to just add a regular ATX power supply into his Packard Bell with your same PSU.  
 
 
edit:  I assume since you have a Packard Bell, you are not in the USA, so I won't post video card or PSU links.


Message edited by pauldh on 03-15-2008 at 07:06:36 PM

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Ok so I'll get a new psu and then look for a graphics card. Thanks for your help  guys.

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is 500watts enough?

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Nuxly I think with the money you intend on spending you're going to be left grossly disappointed.
 
For instance, it seems you found the highest memory graphics card for $50 and presumed it'd be perfect for the job... When really you could spend $50 on a 256MB card that'd mostly likely offer double the 6600's performance.
 
Im not having a dig at you here or anything but I think you're expecting alot from a graphics card @ $50. If I were you I'd get some more money together and buy yourself a worthwhile 512MB Graphics card with ideally a  256bit bus from one of the following models:
 
X1950 Pro, 7900GS, 8800GS, HD2900 PRO, HD3850...
 
Or if you're seriously tight for the cash then 8600GT DDR3, HD2600XT DDR3/4 or HD3650 DDR3... all with 256MB Memory.
 
For your power supply....  Dont pay less than $60 for one... and ensure it's 450Watts or higher.
 
If there's a 600Watt and a 450Watt at the same price, go for the 450W as it'll no doubt be better quality.  
 
Or, alternatively... spend the least amount possible and feel really pissed off at yourself when the only games you can play properly are 4 years old.

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dev1se wrote :

Nuxly I think with the money you intend on spending you're going to be left grossly disappointed.
 
For instance, it seems you found the highest memory graphics card for $50 and presumed it'd be perfect for the job... When really you could spend $50 on a 256MB card that'd mostly likely offer double the 6600's performance.
 
Im not having a dig at you here or anything but I think you're expecting alot from a graphics card @ $50. If I were you I'd get some more money together and buy yourself a worthwhile 512MB Graphics card with ideally a  256bit bus from one of the following models:
 
X1950 Pro, 7900GS, 8800GS, HD2900 PRO, HD3850...
 
Or if you're seriously tight for the cash then 8600GT DDR3, HD2600XT DDR3/4 or HD3650 DDR3... all with 256MB Memory.
 
For your power supply....  Dont pay less than $60 for one... and ensure it's 450Watts or higher.
 
If there's a 600Watt and a 450Watt at the same price, go for the 450W as it'll no doubt be better quality.  
 
Or, alternatively... spend the least amount possible and feel really pissed off at yourself when the only games you can play properly are 4 years old.


 
Dont agree Dev1se
 
Looks like Nuxly has a  P4, 1gb 533 type system...
 
I would say spending as little as possibile would be the right thing to do?
 
From the Eu/Uk Nuxly?
 
I would spend £90 max
 
Corsair Memory 450W £43
 
http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.as [...] &InMerch=1
 
7600gt £48 or 8600gt £54
 
http://www.dabs.com/productview.as [...] 6360000,11
 
or 8600gt £54
 
http://www.dabs.com/productview.as [...] 6360000,12