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PC hardware: Is my computer able to run PCI-Express cards?
Is my computer able to run PCI-Express cards?
by Art Mori - 7/12/06 9:45 PMEarlier while I was looking at my motherborde i saw a chip it said.
ATI
XP1 400
Deos this mean my computer may have a slot for PCI-E cards?!
more info please
by linkit - 7/13/06 12:08 AM In reply to: Is my computer able to run PCI-Express cards? by Art MoriIt all depends on your motherboard model. If it has PCI Express slots, then yes.
What is your computer model?
What is your motherboard model?
Download and run CPU-Z (cpuid.com) if you need help in determining motherboard (system board) manufacturer and model number.
You want a PCI Express X16 slot for a video card.
AGP slot is next best.
PCI is better than no video card.
NOTE: "PCI Express X16" is not the same as "PCI"
Or...
by Tien-Avenger - 7/13/06 1:47 AM In reply to: more info please by linkityou can take a picture of your motherboard and post it for us. zoom in on any longer looking input slots above the PCI slots (the long white things located near the bottom left of your mother board.)
My Chips set
by Art Mori - 7/13/06 10:54 AM In reply to: Is my computer able to run PCI-Express cards? by Art MoriI found out what my chip set si I did some research and I think it can use PCI-Express.ATI RADEON Xpress 200 (PCI-Express)
Motherboard info
by Art Mori - 7/13/06 11:05 AM In reply to: Is my computer able to run PCI-Express cards? by Art MoriManufacturer:MICRO-STAR
Model:MS-7145
ChipSet-ATI Xpress 200 (RS480)
Southbridge:ATI SB400
PCI Express X16 = looks good
by linkit - 7/13/06 12:54 PM In reply to: Motherboard info by Art MoriYour motherboard has an ATI Xpress 200 chipset, which means there is onboard video. From what the MSI website says, there is a PCI Express X16 slot available for a video card.
Here is the MS-7145-020 motherboard:
http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=RS480M-IL
Open your case to confirm that you have that long white expansion slot as indicated in the picture. That's where the PCI Express X16 video may be inserted.
NOTE: If you get a powerful video card, you will need to have a good power supply unit (PSU).
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