Upgrading to GT240

[WELSHYx]

Hey there guys,

I was looking at upgrading too a GT240

( Specific card im looking at http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270678144591&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1891wt_905 )

My problem is is that even though my computer is barley a month old it doesn't seem to have a PCI-e 2.0 16 Port only a 1.0 16 Port. I did my research on compatibility and found out about most cards being backwards compatible. I know there is a drop in performance as well thats why i've chosen a better card.

I Want to at least play COD4/Fallout 3 on Mid

I just today bought a bigger tower case with a 500w Power Supply so i think im okay powerwise as this is recommended 350W

I hope you guys can either tell me if this card will work or at least find me a card that will for the same price

Im not bothered about ATi Or Nvidia but i prefer Nvidia as i understand the order of performance better

 

[shadow187]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sapphire-ATI-5670-512MB-DX-11-PCI-Express-11168-02-20R-/300502413409?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item45f756f061

That card will perform quite a bit better for the same price. Description says "New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). If the item comes direct from a manufacturer," and the seller has more than 15k sales.

What is your monitor's resolution, by the way? The HD5670 is only good for 'medium' up to around 1680x1050.

 

[WELSHYx]

Thanks

My Resolution is 1366x768 So i should be good for Mid to High ?

 

[WELSHYx]

I just checked that card out and it's PCI-e is 2.1 !
Before i buy will it work in 1.0 ? It seems a very good deal !

 

[tigrc]

Most of the times the PCIe is compatible with all of its versions, but there are exceptions. I think you could get it and try it. If it doesn't work, just return the card.

 

[WELSHYx]

Okay thanks for you help greatly appreciated !

I Shall buy the recommended card and let you know if i have any problems


Cheers

Thomas Reed,

 

[sportsfanboy]

It should be backwards compatible no worries. The pcie 1.0 running 16x hasn't been fully saturated by even the fastest card, so you won't notice a difference.

 

[WELSHYx]

Thanks again,

You guys made my day, let's hope i've no other worries !

 

[tigrc]

I hope so too

 

[WELSHYx]

Ahh i have found a hitch.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=17185388

The card doesn't seem to like 1.0 slots..

 

[WELSHYx]

Had a proper look on my Mobo and its this one

http://www.intel.com/Products/Desktop/Motherboards/DG41WV/DG41WV-technicaldocuments.htm

It says PCI-E 1.1 x16 so after hearing about the ATi card i think im going to go with the GT240 To be safer.

 

[WELSHYx]

Oh, Hang on ?!

Under expansion capabilities intel says it's a 2.0 port. Maybe my looks in !!

I think im going to go with the ATi as i found a 2.0 version of it !

 

[tigrc]

Good luck with your purchase