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Old 12-24-2008   #1
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Question What type PCI expansion slots are these?

Im currently looking to buy a graphics card for my new computer because the graphics card in it is not all that good (nvidia 6100). i know i have 4 expansion slots on my motherboard to support graphics cards i just am confused on what type these are (pci express x16 or pci or vga)

if somewon can identify those 4 slots at the bottom thank you very much. im not that amazing with hardware.
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Welcome to PCHF.

Check this out ... Types of Computer Expansion Slots
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ok so i have:

1- pci express x4

1- pci express x16

2- pci

correct me if im wrong. is that right?
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what motherboard is it?
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Originally Posted by xhead12 View Post
ok so i have:

1- pci express x4

1- pci express x16

2- pci

correct me if im wrong. is that right?
Almost. Instead of one PCI-e x4 you have one PCI-e x1. The rest are correct.
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I just looked bikkit is correct
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Thanks guys i got it now. by the way i believe i have a nforce 4 motherboard.
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