Need confirmation if i can run this graphics card on my computer.

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Erik749
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Need confirmation if i can run this graphics card on my computer.

Post by Erik749 »

Hello i need some help if i can run this card.

I'm at another computer writing this, so i won't be able to se the full information of my CPU performance.

Anyways i got: Intel 2.3ghz x2
2 gb RAM

Think thats the major information needed to decide if i can carry the XFX Geforce GTX 275 OC 896MB GDDR3, (640Mhz), 2xDVI, HDTV, SLIx3, 16X PCIe (copied from site).

Is it necessairy to buy anything with to make the card working better?
Robbi
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Re: Need confirmation if i can run this graphics card on my computer.

Post by Robbi »

Its all dependant on your motherboard and Power Supply mate, not your CPU and RAM.

Will need to know those specs.

But, you will need a Power Supply with alteast 550w of power really to have no problems with 2 PCI connectors on it.

Your board will also need a PCI express x16 port for the card to fit.

Hope this helps
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Erik749
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Re: Need confirmation if i can run this graphics card on my computer.

Post by Erik749 »

Yes it did! Since i still don't have access to my computer, i wan't to find out more....

It's 1.5 years old, got a 512mb ATI card, perhaps it has the requirements that the XFX Geforce GTX 275 need
FuzzySquirrel
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Re: Need confirmation if i can run this graphics card on my computer.

Post by FuzzySquirrel »

If it's 1.5 years old I doubt it has a power supply over 400w.
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VoXiNaTiOn
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Re: Need confirmation if i can run this graphics card on my computer.

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Although 1.5 years old it should have a PCI-E x16 slot and not and AGP slot.
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Erik749
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Re: Need confirmation if i can run this graphics card on my computer.

Post by Erik749 »

alright, so this Corsair TX Series PSU CMPSU-650TXEU 650W 120mm fan ATX 20/24-pin 4/8pin 12V should do it? or do i need to replace anything to make this fit?
VoXiNaTiOn
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Post by VoXiNaTiOn »

That's a standard ATX 2.2 standard PSU, so providing you have an ATX (Standard) case it will fit fine.

Also, that's an awesome PSU and has nice long, sleeved cables :D .
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Robbi
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also you need to look at case layout too, as the 275 is HUGE!
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Erik749
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Re: Need confirmation if i can run this graphics card on my computer.

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Alright, just bought the parts, the powersupply and the card.
Thanks for helping me, really excited to try it out!
PR is gonna feel so much better with this gear :D :D :D
Robbi
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Have fun mate, and pics when you get it all set up :)
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Tzuridis
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Re: Need confirmation if i can run this graphics card on my computer.

Post by Tzuridis »

Erik if you dont mind me asking how much did you spend on the card?
Erik749
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Post by Erik749 »

Ofc not, i bought it for nearly 2 300 SEK, thats the swedish currency tho.
I had it checked up:
1 US dollar is 8.14 SEK

Hope that helped with your decision!
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