Tuesday, November 17, 2009

How can I find out if my computer can handle PCI express video cards?

I have a Pentium 4 HT Lenovo A52 3.2 Ghz computer that I got a few months ago.

How can I find out if my computer can handle PCI express video cards?
Well I could tell you for sure if you gave your exact model number, there are a lot of different A52s, but I would guess if it is that new it has PCI Express, but to be sure could you post on here or email me your exact model number.





EDIT: That particular model has PCI Express 1x, which is not the type graphics cards use, they use PCI Express 16x. The only option you have as far as a video card would be to get a plain PCI one. This would be your best option:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...
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Reply:I tired doing a quick search on it to find its specifications but the ones I did find did not state if it had PCI Express. I did however find out that it has 310 watt power supply which you may have to upgrade if you get a new video card. If you can find the specs on it and if it has PCI Express 16x lane then you can put a PCI express video card in.
Reply:Open your case. There should be small words underneath each slot, labeling them. Look for a slot labeled PCI-E xsomething.


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