I'm planning to buy a new video card, but i just want to make sure that it is compatible with my pc.
2007-02-20 01:42:03 · 5 answers · asked by Joel 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Here are the different types to look for:
PCI - most of the empty slots in your desktop are PCI
AGP - appears different than the PCI slots
AGP 2X - These appeared in 1998 - 2000 - if your computer is that vintage, Maybe
AGP 4X/8X - This is the most current version. Try to find out of your computer has this type of slot, as it is the most common and modern. You might have to visit the Manufacturer's website.
If you are thinking about getting Windows Vista, look for compatibility with that too. Of course, you would want to expand your RAM to 1GB. Your hard drive should have 30GB free. But an older computer would be RISKY for getting Windows Vista as other components and software that you already own might not work.
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2007-02-20 01:51:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to first determine what kind of slot you have that supports a Video Card. AGP, Pci, Pci-E are types of video card. The most common, however, are the AGP slots. Then, you have to check the manufacturer of the Motherboard to determine what size of card you can install. 128mb, 256mb, 512mb, etc, are all sizes that are available for Video upgrades.
2007-02-20 09:56:54 · answer #2 · answered by andrew91025 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft has a hardware compatibility list for the different OS versions. Here is the link to check
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx
2007-02-20 09:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by beaglesrule9863 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yaeh just find out what solt u got on you r pc ...can be PCi -E..or AGV..o r just a PCi.
then get the card ..easy .
2007-02-20 09:49:18 · answer #4 · answered by randike2007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it works..its compatible...if it doesn't.... it isn't
2007-02-20 09:46:21 · answer #5 · answered by cabajim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋