PCIe 2.0 cards in PCIe 1.0 slots

rhs815

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I'm trying to upgrade my PC graphics as a temporary fix whilst I'm saving money for a complete new build. I'm currently only running a 320mb xfx 8800gts via an Asus Striker Extreme and I'd like to have a bit more so I can run the latest games. Do I go SLI and find another 8800gts or get a higher spec PCIe 2.0 card and abuse the fact that they are backward compatible?

Asus Striker Extreme
Q6600
4Gb Kingston HYperX T1
320Mb XFX 8800gts
 

welshmousepk

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that depends on what money you have to spend, and if your PSU will support two 8800gts'.

TBH, id say get a more powerful GPU that you can uyse in your rebuild. your current CPU won't bottleneck i high end GPU, and it saves you from having to buy another one when you build a new system.
 
Hello... I'm using a GTX460 1GB to replace my 8800GTS 512... very happy... you will get 3-4x's the performance to your model... card is smaller and runs 10-15C cooler with that GPU... But look for a rear exhaust model like the STD 8800 design... newer cards are just re-cycling the hot air into your case... I did not need to upgrade a Power Supply either... you also get audio over HDMI with a GTX 460 and higher models.

Newer Model is the 560... I picked up 2 460's on the BAY... $90 and $120... Sold my 8800gts for $50.