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Okay, This is a doozie,

I was bored earlier today, and found my old Nvidia 6200 GT laying around, As my computer already has a onboard card for Nvidia, I thought i'd give it a try, But as I looked in my computer, I do not have a slot for a video card, Now when I look in my brothers, There it is, That magic slot I need.. But why would my computer not even has one of those?

If this thread is in the wrong subject or something, Let me know.

Ill move it myself, Don't mind me, im new to a PC Help Forum ^^

Edit:
Also, I tried to put in a ATI card, Doesnt Fit either,
If needed, I can supply a picture of the slot, Just let me know.


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Hey there,

What motherboard do you have? Pick a tool from here to find out if you need to: http://www.pchelpforum.com/your-pc-d...stem-spec.html


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Is the 6200 AGP or PCI-E?
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It's PCI-Express.


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Default Re: As i was looking..
Originally Posted by mmmtasty View Post
Okay, This is a doozie,

I was bored earlier today, and found my old Nvidia 6200 GT laying around, As my computer already has a onboard card for Nvidia, I thought i'd give it a try, But as I looked in my computer, I do not have a slot for a video card, Now when I look in my brothers, There it is, That magic slot I need.. But why would my computer not even has one of those?

If this thread is in the wrong subject or something, Let me know.

Ill move it myself, Don't mind me, im new to a PC Help Forum ^^

Edit:
Also, I tried to put in a ATI card, Doesnt Fit either,
If needed, I can supply a picture of the slot, Just let me know.
Depends on your mobo- If it's an "off-the-shelf" PC-- like an HP or Compaq etc., they often only put in exactly what is needed for that system-- and not one more thing. Keeps costs down for them... makes it so you cannot upgrade.
Then there is the (fairly) recent switch from VGA slot/interface cards
to PCI-express slot /interface cards.

For Video adapters the history goes:
1) Plain PCI cards
2) VGA--this was invented in 1987 ! There have been many versions of it since then... but demand for ever-faster graphics reached it's limits
3) PCI-Express... the current slot / interface... is almost 4 times the speed of VGA 8X-- which is why it's become so popular.

Faster CPU's/Faster RAM/Faster Video = faster pc's overall-- which is what the gamers are always after-- they drive the industry-- because they spend the most money on gear.


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OKay, here is everything I see when I run SysSpec * Note i like the idea of this file/program/client whatever it is


Windows: Windows XP5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer: 7.0.5730.11
Memory (RAM): 1151 MB
CPU: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+
CPU Speed: 2201.9 MHz
Sound card: Realtek AC97 Audio
Display Adapters: NVIDIA GeForce 6100 | NetMeeting driver | RDPDD Chained DD
Screen Resolution: 1280 X 1024 - 32 bit
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Network Adapters: NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller - Packet Scheduler Miniport | Hamachi Network Interface
CD / DVD Drives: E: TSSTcorpCD/DVDW TS-H552D | J: JU1645O DQL302S
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COM Ports: COM3
LPT Ports: LPT1
Mouse: 3 Button Wheel Mouse Present
Hard Disks: C: 182.2GB | D: 4.1GB
Hard Disks - Free: C: 59.9GB | D: 940.1MB
USB Controllers: 2 host controllers.
Firewire (1394): 1 host controllers.
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Manufacturer: Phoenix Technologies, LTD
Product Make: GM4019E
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AC Power Status: OnLine
BIOS Info: ATAT COMPATIBLE 021006 Nvidia 42302e31
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time
Battery: No Battery
Motherboard: C51MCP51
Modem: PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP

And is there a way I can buy something so I can add A Video card?
Or must I pretty much buy a whole new motherboard?

Thanks guys!
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Default Re: As i was looking..
Originally Posted by mmmtasty View Post
OKay, here is everything I see when I run SysSpec * Note i like the idea of this file/program/client whatever it is


Windows: Windows XP5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer: 7.0.5730.11
Memory (RAM): 1151 MB
CPU: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+
CPU Speed: 2201.9 MHz
Sound card: Realtek AC97 Audio
Display Adapters: NVIDIA GeForce 6100 | NetMeeting driver | RDPDD Chained DD
Screen Resolution: 1280 X 1024 - 32 bit
:
Network Adapters: NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller - Packet Scheduler Miniport | Hamachi Network Interface
CD / DVD Drives: E: TSSTcorpCD/DVDW TS-H552D | J: JU1645O DQL302S
:
COM Ports: COM3
LPT Ports: LPT1
Mouse: 3 Button Wheel Mouse Present
Hard Disks: C: 182.2GB | D: 4.1GB
Hard Disks - Free: C: 59.9GB | D: 940.1MB
USB Controllers: 2 host controllers.
Firewire (1394): 1 host controllers.
:
Manufacturer: Phoenix Technologies, LTD
Product Make: GM4019E
:
AC Power Status: OnLine
BIOS Info: ATAT COMPATIBLE 021006 Nvidia 42302e31
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time
Battery: No Battery
Motherboard: C51MCP51
Modem: PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP

And is there a way I can buy something so I can add A Video card?
Or must I pretty much buy a whole new motherboard?

Thanks guys!
That syspec is not quite detailed enough
I want to be sure before I make any recommendations...
could you download run System info utility from the link in my sig below.
That mobo could be one of about 3--by the model #

Note: I only want
the motherboard make/model
and perhaps the chipset and BIOS for confirmation.


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