hollada Posted May 21, 2008 CID Share Posted May 21, 2008 can I put a GeForce8800 in my Compaq SR2173WM it has a PCI Express x16 not PCI Express 2.0 x16 that the card has or should I go with and GeForce8600 in steed for the PCI Express x16 is the same ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted May 21, 2008 CID Share Posted May 21, 2008 Yes you can. A PCI express 1.0 card will work in a 2.0 slot. Its just like a USB 1 item will work in a USB 2.0 port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buntz Posted May 21, 2008 CID Share Posted May 21, 2008 You will also want to check out the power supply in that computer. Nvidia has a min 12 volt rail requirement for their cards and a min total watt for the whole computer. 8800 GT- 400watt / 26A on the 12 volt rail 8800GTS [ G92 ] - 425 watt / 28A on the 12 volt rail 8800GTX - 450 watt / 30A on the 12 volt rail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollada Posted May 21, 2008 Author CID Share Posted May 21, 2008 I did buy a 500 watt power supply (Antec neo 500) and an Antec 900 case . I know there is room for bigger cards and other thing that would not fit in the stock case. here is the spec. sheet for my computer. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?docname=c00838772&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN I also put in an X2 4200 CPU and 2 gigs of ram in it for now until the price for ram and the CPU comes down in my price rang. but the video card is my next purchase. I want the best bang for the buck and something to last a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buntz Posted May 21, 2008 CID Share Posted May 21, 2008 Are you going to be gaming on this computer? If you are what games do you like. The 8800GT is probably the best bang for the bucks right now. Nvidia and ATI should be coming out with new cards soon [ June or July I think ] . As for lasting a long time video cards get out dated real fast, they will work but you may have to turn down the eye candy to get the game to run right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollada Posted May 21, 2008 Author CID Share Posted May 21, 2008 I play UT99 a lot and I have UT3 but I do not play it mush because I have on board video and it is not as crisp as is should be so I do not play it much. I do not spend much money on game because my computer does not have the best graphics so I do not play new(er) games on it but I want to make it a good (not the best) gaming unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buntz Posted May 21, 2008 CID Share Posted May 21, 2008 What monitor are you running and what is the resolution that it is set to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollada Posted May 21, 2008 Author CID Share Posted May 21, 2008 not sure what the specs are on the monitor are. It is the stock 19"wide screen (HPw19e). where can I find that info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted May 21, 2008 CID Share Posted May 21, 2008 Right click on desktop>properties>settings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollada Posted May 21, 2008 Author CID Share Posted May 21, 2008 http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00739865&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=3194521&lang=en Found it. should have looked first then posted this is the specs from the HP web site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollada Posted May 21, 2008 Author CID Share Posted May 21, 2008 I do have vista OS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buntz Posted May 21, 2008 CID Share Posted May 21, 2008 Do what Coknuck said first to make sure you are running at 1440X900. If I were you I would go with a 8800GT. Newegg has them for under $200.00 EDit - In Vista you right click the desktop / click on Personalize / click on Display Setting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted May 21, 2008 CID Share Posted May 21, 2008 If you have Vista here is how to get there. except go to the bottom for Display Settings Edit: changed link http://www.lifespy.com/2007/windows-tip-find-the-old-display-properties-options-in-vista/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollada Posted May 21, 2008 Author CID Share Posted May 21, 2008 it is set to 1440 by 900 pixels colors Highest (32 bit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buntz Posted May 21, 2008 CID Share Posted May 21, 2008 I would go with the 8800GT for under $200.00 that is your best bang for the buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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