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Randy West · 11-19-2010, 08:12 AM

My son uses a Dell Inspiron 531. He wants a new graphics card to be able to play games at a higher framerate.

According to Dell, the system uses a PCI Express 1.0a.

If I purchase a PCI-E 2.0 will it work with the system? Or do I need to strictly use a 1.0? In otherwords, is the difference between 1.0A throughpu ant 2.0 on the videocard end? Or the Motherboard end?

Thanks for any help.

fatfoo · 11-19-2010, 08:18 AM

Shit, son. A better graphics card will increase the framerate.

woj · 11-19-2010, 08:26 AM

sounds like it will work:
http://www.overclock.net/ati/299941-...-card-pci.html

Machete_ · 11-19-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy West

If I purchase a PCI-E 2.0

how are you gonna purchase it? it comes built into the motherboard.

Litzer · 11-19-2010, 08:33 AM

Yes it will work. PCI-Express is backwards compatible.

Randy West · 11-19-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Machete_

how are you gonna purchase it? it comes built into the motherboard.

The card, and thanks guys. Appreciate it.

Machete_ · 11-19-2010, 08:34 AM

you'd be better off buying a new computer

he wont be able to play anything decent on that outdated piece of crap (Dell Inspiron 531)

MrBottomTooth · 11-19-2010, 08:42 AM

Just be careful of the power supply. Some of those shitty towers come with just enough juice to run what is already in there.

Look for a video card with low power consumption just in case.

Stephen · 11-19-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBottomTooth

Just be careful of the power supply. Some of those shitty towers come with just enough juice to run what is already in there.

Look for a video card with low power consumption just in case.

Absolutely. I was looking at a card upgrade for my Dell and from what I read, the big issue is that killer kards = serious wattage, while Dell = low power

Having said that, I also read that Dell power ratings are conservative and the supplies better performing than many competitors.

Still, look for a card at 300w max

Chris · 11-19-2010, 09:07 AM

A better gift would be a new gaming pc and you dont have to worry about if the card will work or not

bronco67 · 11-19-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Litzer

Yes it will work. PCI-Express is backwards compatible.

yes, but the 2.0 card can't use its full bandwidth capability in a 1.0 slot.

I'm guessing this is an ancient computer. I'd say get a new system with GTX460 card.

Also, as mentioned, the newer cards have bigger power drains to think about. Older systems with small PSU's can't handle it.

Randy West · 11-19-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris

A better gift would be a new gaming pc and you dont have to worry about if the card will work or not

The card I am looking at is this one:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&sku=G458-0430

And for you people telling me to jump out and buy him a $2k gaming rig... well, he is 7.

Randy West · 11-19-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bronco67

yes, but the 2.0 card can't use its full bandwidth capability in a 1.0 slot.

I'm guessing this is an ancient computer. I'd say get a new system with GTX460 card.

Also, as mentioned, the newer cards have bigger power drains to think about. Older systems with small PSU's can't handle it.

See, this is what I meant when I asked if the 2.0 vs 1.0 was on the mobo side or the card side. I appreciate this input.

11-19-2010, 08:12 AM	#1
Randy West So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,079	Graphics card question... My son uses a Dell Inspiron 531. He wants a new graphics card to be able to play games at a higher framerate. According to Dell, the system uses a PCI Express 1.0a. If I purchase a PCI-E 2.0 will it work with the system? Or do I need to strictly use a 1.0? In otherwords, is the difference between 1.0A throughpu ant 2.0 on the videocard end? Or the Motherboard end? Thanks for any help.

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