How do I know if my Graphics card is compatible with my motherboard?
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This is my first time building a computer, and the online manual for my motherboard told me to check the manufacturer's site to see if the graphics card is compatible with my motherboard. However, on checking their site, I found that there was no compatibility list.
I know the graphics card is PCI-e 2.0 x16, and that my motherboard has slots for it.
Graphics card:
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161309[/url]
Motherboard:
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128441[/url]
Sorry if this is a newbie question, I just don't want to mess up.
yes, they are
5770 for the same price
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131328&cm_re=5770-_-14-131-328-_-Product[/url]
it's compatible, but you're better off posting your entire build on fp so we can critique it
any PCI-E x16 card will fit in a PCI-E x16 slot
really the only compatibility problems are any bottlenecking with your CPU and whether your PSU is up to the task
[editline]07:42PM[/editline]
and yeah just post the entire build
[QUOTE=Yumyumbubblegum;22045927]5770 for the same price
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131328&cm_re=5770-_-14-131-328-_-Product[/url]
it's compatible, but you're better off posting your entire build on fp so we can critique it[/QUOTE]
For 20$ less actually :3:
Also you may need a bigger PSU too
So when they said "check to see if it's compatible" they meant hardware-wise, not firmware/drivers/w.e?
Also, my build.
Motherboard: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128441[/url]
CPU: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727[/url]
RAM: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231308[/url]
Hard Drive: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145287[/url]
Graphics Card: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161309[/url]
Case: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066[/url]
PSU: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817610010[/url]
I didn't include stuff like the CD-RW drive or the monitor because it wasn't really necessary to put them in there. I also have a thermal compound, plus a keyboard and mouse.
Another question: should I get a better heat sink than the one AMD provides with the CPU?
And another one. The motherboard doesn't say that it can support PCI-E 2.1 x16. Should I still go for the graphics card Yumyumbubblegum suggested?
Edit: I think I got the PSU wrong(I'm on another computer right now), but it's pretty much the same thing. I used the same criteria to search for it.
EDIT2: Shit, I knew I forgot something. I'm going to use Windows 7 64bit home premium.(OEM)
[QUOTE=Hafring;22046571]So when they said "check to see if it's compatible" they meant hardware-wise, not firmware/drivers/w.e?
Also, my build.
Motherboard: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128441[/url]
CPU: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727[/url]
RAM: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231308[/url]
Hard Drive: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145287[/url]
Graphics Card: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161309[/url]
Case: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066[/url]
PSU: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817610010[/url]
I didn't include stuff like the CD-RW drive or the monitor because it wasn't really necessary to put them in there. I also have a thermal compound, plus a keyboard and mouse.
Another question: should I get a better heat sink than the one AMD provides with the CPU?
And another one. The motherboard doesn't say that it can support PCI-E 2.1 x16. Should I still go for the graphics card Yumyumbubblegum suggested?
Edit: I think I got the PSU wrong(I'm on another computer right now), but it's pretty much the same thing. I used the same criteria to search for it.
EDIT2: Shit, I knew I forgot something. I'm going to use Windows 7 64bit home premium.(OEM)[/QUOTE]
This mobo has TWO PCI-E slots, it will support it fine.
the 965 is basically a very slightly overclocked 955, not enough to be noticeable [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808&cm_re=955-_-19-103-808-_-Product[/url]
if this build is just for gaming or something, not very RAM heavy tasks, use this RAM instead [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227483[/url]
Stay away from deathstars [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136534&cm_re=western_digital_1tb-_-22-136-534-_-Product[/url]
better card for the same price [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131328&cm_re=5770-_-14-131-328-_-Product[/url]
excellent case to consider [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147120&cm_re=smart_one-_-11-147-120-_-Product[/url]
better, cheaper PSU [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016&Tpk=modxstream%20500W[/url]
[editline]08:56PM[/editline]
you only need a better heatsink if you intend to overclock
I'd spend less on the motherboard, ram, and PSU, and apply that savings towards a 5850.
Almost $200 on a motherboard, 8gb in ram, and a 650W PSU but paired with a 57xx class card? Why?
What's your opinion on this Graphics Card?
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161330[/url]
[QUOTE=Hafring;22050876]What's your opinion on this Graphics Card?
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161330[/url][/QUOTE]
Very nice.
Just another question. I'm buying an OEM disk drive. Will it already have all the stuff it needs to install my OS, or do I need to put it on another computer and update it?
[QUOTE=Hafring;22051381]Just another question. I'm buying an OEM disk drive. Will it already have all the stuff it needs to install my OS, or do I need to put it on another computer and update it?[/QUOTE]
what
[editline]11:00PM[/editline]
do you mean harddrive? either way no, your motherboard should come with enough sata cables for your harddrive and cd-rom drive
[QUOTE=Hafring;22051381]Just another question. I'm buying an OEM disk drive. Will it already have all the stuff it needs to install my OS, or do I need to put it on another computer and update it?[/QUOTE]
Yes, Just change the Boot Timings in the Bios
Go to the BIOS on POST Start up (Usual key is DEL)
Go to Advanced Set-up
Change First Boot from HDD to DVD/CD
Save and Restart
Then when it prompts you to boot the disc. You boot it.
[QUOTE=Hafring;22050876]What's your opinion on this Graphics Card?
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161330[/url][/QUOTE]
Looks like a good deal to me.
One thing, if you need the more advanced features of that motherboard or if you DON'T need a more powerful vidcard than a 5750, then go with your original setup.
I'm assuming that a guy who picks a $200 motherboard and 8gb of ram has high expectations on gaming performance- well, a $100 motherboard, 4gb of ram and a 5850 will give you way better performance.
Take a look at [url=http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/cpus-and-games-2010.html]this[/url] article. It involves Intel quad cores, but that's not what's significant.
Look at the settings/resolution/framerate of the different classes of cards. You'll see that the 5850 gets you playable framerate at settings that the 5770(faster than the 5750) sometimes really struggles with.
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