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11-01-2007, 06:17 PM
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What,if any,is the difference between PCI and PCI Express? I need to get a new video card for my son's computer so he can run a new game he just got. The comp is a Dell Dimension 3000 and I am pretty sure it takes a PCI card. I found a inexpensive card,a Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 but its PCI express.Just need to make sure it will fit before ordering.I know there are a lot of other cards out there (more expensive) but I need the cheapest one I can find.He only plays Rollercoaster Tycoon type games so I don't need a really good card. Thanks |
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11-01-2007, 06:21 PM
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what game?? i dont think the 5200 will help.. is it from wal-mart?? go for at least the 7- series... |
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11-01-2007, 06:24 PM
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11-01-2007, 06:25 PM
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Its Thrillville Off the rails,he's only 12.They recommend several cards one being the GeForce FX series.Just need to make sure it will work since it is a PCI express card. Thanks for the link.  Last edited by 72Blazer; 11-01-2007 at 06:27 PM. |
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11-01-2007, 06:28 PM
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it will work indeed, just wont look any better than normal... still might be glitchy.. try it and see, just keep it way clean in case you want to return it.. neglect the express logo.. its a marketing thing.. unless your a hardcore gamer.. Last edited by crawls2thewalls; 11-01-2007 at 06:41 PM. |
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11-01-2007, 06:32 PM
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Thanks.Here are 2 that I was looking at.Not really worried about what the graphics look like as long as the game runs. http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...ct_code=335350 or http://www.compusa.com/products/prod..._code=52117991 |
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11-01-2007, 06:36 PM
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PCI and PCI Express are 2 different things! See how the PCI Express slots are longer than a regular PCI slot.  |
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11-01-2007, 06:39 PM
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Isa was the old standard up till the early 90's, then pci, then AGP than pci express in speed term each substantially faster then the next |
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11-01-2007, 06:42 PM
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i stand by my statement, unless your a hardcore gamer, it means nothing to you personally.. seeing as graphics are not your main concern Last edited by crawls2thewalls; 11-01-2007 at 06:46 PM. |
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11-01-2007, 06:48 PM
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A Dell Demension 3000 has a PCI based system and no PCI-E or AGP slots, so you will need a PCI based graphics card... http://support.dell.com/support/edoc....htm#wp1075776 And if I may suggest, look at Newegg.com or if you plan on picking it up locally at your CompUSA that is fine. |
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11-01-2007, 06:53 PM
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thats that.. i was just about to post those same findings, good thing i refreshed first.. right on 2JSC... |
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11-01-2007, 06:57 PM
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EDIT - i was a little slow typing that. lol | |
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11-01-2007, 06:57 PM
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So it looks like the PCI express card won't fit.Well I guess I'll keep looking.WOuld like to get one locally just in case I get the wrong one. Thanks again for all the help. | |
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11-01-2007, 07:00 PM
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I have a Dell Dimension 3100 and it shouldn't be much of a difference......I have (2) PCI slots.......wish I had PCI-E though. PCI is way outdated and I quess thats what we get for ordering from Dell, the newest out is PCI-E.......... I upgraded mine to a Radeon 9250......not much of an improvement but it is quite hard finding a good card for a PCI slot. I can't play BF2, or anything like that........reason I am sticking to "Americas Army" version 2.8.2 If you have xfire add me. Xfire: hpisavage |
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11-01-2007, 07:14 PM
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Will this one work? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130295 |
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11-01-2007, 07:14 PM
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11-01-2007, 07:15 PM
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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?Sort=0&Nav=|c:319|&Recs=30
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11-01-2007, 07:16 PM
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sure will.. its just PCI.. | |
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11-01-2007, 07:18 PM
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Yup - I've done tons of purchases from newegg and have never had a problem sending anything back. | |
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11-01-2007, 07:24 PM
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Does it matter thats ist a low profile card,I'm guessing it doesn't. Last edited by 72Blazer; 11-01-2007 at 07:27 PM. | |
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