Can the nVidia 8xxx series fit in my msi p4m900m ???

Question

I just bought this motherboard. I'm a budget gamer and i am from Curacao.
So could anybody help me.It has a PCI express but itis a low class mobo for me i think.
Mobo specs are:
Processor: Intel core 2 duo 6600
Ram: 2GB DDR2 533 Corsair
Logitech Z-5300e
Know i like to buy a 8500,8600 series or 8800.
What do you think ???

Answer 1

The mid, and low end cards should fit in pretty much any motherboard with a PCI-E slot (which most nowadays have). Infact, they will all fit, it's just the matter of whether it will fit in your case. The 8800 cards are known to be large, especially the 8800GTX, which may require case modding, or a full tower case.

I have a Thermaltake Armor case, a P5B-E motherboard, and an 8800GTS, and it all fits in perfectly.

If you aren't sure what G80 card to get, it pretty much all depends on how much money you want to spend.
If you'd like a low-mid end card, I would suggest getting a 7950 (non-DirectX 10, but high performance for price) or an 8600, any lower wouldn't be worth it.
Or you could settle for a 8800gts 320mb, which is still a very powerful card, but doesn't break the budget as much as the other 8800s (GTS 640mb, GTX, and GTX Ultra)

Answer 2

Yes, the 8xxx series will work on your mobo. Just make sure you have a good power supply with strong +12V rail(s). The 8500GT draws 40 watts, 8600GTS- 47 watts, 8800GTS- 103 watts and 8800 Ultra -163 watts.

Answer 3

if it is an ATX board and a decent sized ATX case, then yes. The only thing too watch out for are the high-end cards with the bigger heatsinks. Sometimes they hang over a pci slot.