aight, so I purchased a new computer. It's got a Radeon 9700 pro that came with it and now that I see it, It's making my other pc look like a sick little puppy (yes it's used still). So I want to stick a Radeon in it as well. Problem is, I've heard of some incompatibilities with certain motherboard chipsets. The other problems is I can't remember which it was. I've been looking all over the internet and here as well, but all I'm seeing is peoples problems with individual issues. I can't get the global answer.
I'm looking to either stick another 9700 pro in it, or I might budget a bit and put a 9500 pro in it. Your opinion is appreciated on that one as well.
The Mobo that the old system has in it is an Asus P4S533. I believe it's SIS. If I remember right.
It's a p4 2.26 system with DDR PC2700.
Geforce 4200 (verto? I think).
So what's this that I hear about incompatibles? Is my old motherboard safe to jack a 9700-9500 into it, or is it doomed to be outdated only about 8 months after It's initial purchase?
Any help is appreciated.
<b>If it aint broke, then hell, you aint looking at it in the right frame of mind!</b>
I'm looking to either stick another 9700 pro in it, or I might budget a bit and put a 9500 pro in it. Your opinion is appreciated on that one as well.
The Mobo that the old system has in it is an Asus P4S533. I believe it's SIS. If I remember right.
It's a p4 2.26 system with DDR PC2700.
Geforce 4200 (verto? I think).
So what's this that I hear about incompatibles? Is my old motherboard safe to jack a 9700-9500 into it, or is it doomed to be outdated only about 8 months after It's initial purchase?
Any help is appreciated.
<b>If it aint broke, then hell, you aint looking at it in the right frame of mind!</b>