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peterspliid   07-09-2008 at 07:14:21 PM

I have found a pretty good video card, but I'm not sure if it's compatible with my computer.
The video card is XFX GF9800GTX

You can see some system specs here:
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2968/41536151qa7.jpg

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mactronix   07-09-2008 at 07:22:10 PM
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Well it has a PCIE slot so i guess it will fit. What are you doing ? Just upgrading ? If so from what. Or are you building anew rig your self ?
Just curious as its quite a high end card and I'm wondering if the PSU will be ok and what size screen you have.

Mactronix

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mactronix   07-09-2008 at 07:24:17 PM
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Sorry i nearly overlooked the size of the card you will need to look up how long it is and measure inside your case to see if you have room for it.
Dimensions: 4.376 x 10.5 inches (dual slot)
Mactronix :)


Message edited by mactronix on 07-09-2008 at 07:27:46 PM
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peterspliid   07-09-2008 at 07:55:43 PM
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I'm upgrading from gefore 7300GS

 

I dont know if it fits, but doesn't it just take 2 normal spots? Do I have to open the case and take a picture?


Message edited by peterspliid on 07-09-2008 at 08:08:22 PM
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rubix_1011   07-09-2008 at 08:20:21 PM
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Not only that, it is very long; 10.5". I had to cut my hard drive cage to fit mine in, and I had a 8800gts 640 before.

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mactronix   07-09-2008 at 08:37:30 PM
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Its not the width thats the issue with these as i said its a long card and that will be the dimention that will give you trouble. If i looked it up correctly you only have one PCIE slot anyway. the card may cover on eof your pci slots though.

Mactronix

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peterspliid   07-09-2008 at 09:13:03 PM
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If it wont fit, I'll just move the hard drive cage as rubix did.

How do I know if the power supply is strong enough?

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mactronix   07-09-2008 at 09:21:58 PM
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Ok tell you what, list all your parts. PSU/Monitor/CPU/RAM/ etc and i will try and let you know if it will all go together or sugest some other options that might suite better.

Mactronix

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blyn   07-09-2008 at 09:37:14 PM
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mactronix wrote :

Ok tell you what, list all your parts. PSU/Monitor/CPU/RAM/ etc and i will try and let you know if it will all go together or sugest some other options that might suite better.

Mactronix



haha monitor? Why do i feel like this is a typo...

@peterspliid: just pop open your computer quickly and tell us what the wattage/manufacturer of your power supply is. While you're there, get a ruler and measure the length you have avaiable over the PCI slot because you'll probably want to avoid cutting up your case if you can.

If you are short on room - an alternative is to look into a 4850 which should be comparable performance to the 9800GTX and is only 9.5" if i'm not mistaken.

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peterspliid   07-09-2008 at 10:31:45 PM
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I just opened, and I don't think the length is a problem. Look at this:
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/5028/pict0094jd9.th.jpg

My power supply says: "(+3.3V & +5V = 152W Max), Total output continuous shall not exceed 400watts"

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albinohaze   07-22-2008 at 06:52:04 AM
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blyn wrote :

haha monitor? Why do i feel like this is a typo...

@peterspliid: just pop open your computer quickly and tell us what the wattage/manufacturer of your power supply is. While you're there, get a ruler and measure the length you have avaiable over the PCI slot because you'll probably want to avoid cutting up your case if you can.

If you are short on room - an alternative is to look into a 4850 which should be comparable performance to the 9800GTX and is only 9.5" if i'm not mistaken.



peterspliid wrote :

I just opened, and I don't think the length is a problem. Look at this:
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143 [...] jd9.th.jpg

My power supply says: "(+3.3V & +5V = 152W Max), Total output continuous shall not exceed 400watts"


Ooooo, I would get at least a 500w PSU if I were you. One that has over 30 amps per 12 volt rail.

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fyrexia   07-22-2008 at 07:37:48 PM
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I wouldnt think there might be a risky thing ..

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