[Solved] X16 PCI e card to PCI slot

I have a dell dimension e310 system and i did not know that i bought a x16 PCIe video card and tv tuner in one. Is there a way or any kind of converter i can use to solve this problem?

You will need to rephrase your question. I don't know what you are actually asking.

meaning buying a dell limits your freedom in nupgrading video cards etc. i have a follow up question. i understand now that there is no way i can use this card with the slot i have on my board.what if i change the slot to a x16 slot? i mean take out the pci slot only and replace with a x16 pcie slot. are the pins that you will solder are the same? please help

Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards:

* Two PCI card slots

* One PCI Express x1 card slot

You have to choose a video card that will work in one of those two slots or consider replacing the motherboard.

Maybe something like that... it's a PCIE 1X card so it should work fine assuming you still have that slot free.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] _-15306018

This is the bare card so keep that in mind.

anyway, since i got this card already, i probably would look for a motherboard that fits in the casing of my dell dimension e310. any suggestions?

USB tuner cards work fine, just a bit of channel lag, but as long as you're not gaming on it, ie trying to watch and Xbox or something, the it will be fine. I've had a few of them from various mfrs, and they work no major problem.