new graphics card old system

ABOU · 12-17-2003, 07:02 AM

my friends system is about a year old

1.8 p4
256mb ram
32mb geforce mx 220 (i think)

he needs a new graphics card but doesnt want to buy a new motherbord etc

i need 2 know can he put a new graphics card in to the old agp slot on his current mother board ? say a 128mb ddr ati 9600pro card ?? will this work or will he need to get a new mobo first ??

technobeast · 12-17-2003, 07:58 AM

I think he'll be able to use R9600 - the worst that can happen is the card to work in 4x mode (it is 8x isn't it?). He won't be able to take the best of it that's all. If you can list his mobo too it will be great - then we'll know for sure.

ABOU · 12-17-2003, 09:18 AM

well would i be able to test if it works by using my g9600 pro in his system without damaging my card ??

if worst comes to worst he will need a new mobo and ram as well

Cirga · 12-17-2003, 04:42 PM

That wont damage your card. Aas long as you dont get any static electricity cahges zapping it while you swap it out

ABOU · 12-17-2003, 04:52 PM

k cheers

il let u know how fings went thanks guys

12-17-2003, 07:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
ABOU Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NORTHERN IRELAND Posts: 460	new graphics card old system my friends system is about a year old 1.8 p4 256mb ram 32mb geforce mx 220 (i think) he needs a new graphics card but doesnt want to buy a new motherbord etc i need 2 know can he put a new graphics card in to the old agp slot on his current mother board ? say a 128mb ddr ati 9600pro card ?? will this work or will he need to get a new mobo first ??

12-17-2003, 07:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
technobeast The Grim Reaper! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 2,387	I think he'll be able to use R9600 - the worst that can happen is the card to work in 4x mode (it is 8x isn't it?). He won't be able to take the best of it that's all. If you can list his mobo too it will be great - then we'll know for sure. __________________ Liked this post and found it helpful? Click on the image under my avatar to add to my reputation

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12-17-2003, 09:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
ABOU Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NORTHERN IRELAND Posts: 460	well would i be able to test if it works by using my g9600 pro in his system without damaging my card ?? if worst comes to worst he will need a new mobo and ram as well

12-17-2003, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
ABOU Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NORTHERN IRELAND Posts: 460	k cheers il let u know how fings went thanks guys