Backwards PCI slot?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by kielcorwin, Dec 26, 2004.

  1. kielcorwin

    kielcorwin Private E-2

    I just bought a new video card, a WinFast PX6600 TD. When I opened my case to install it I found that the PCI slots are all facing the opposite way the Bus connecters on the card is set up. I'll try to illustrate my problem with my limited ACSII artistic skills:

    (my PCI slot) ----------- ---
    (my new video card) --- -----------

    Is there some sort of converter that will help me? Should I just bend the metal casing on the card and install it with my monitor wire plugged into it inside the case (I'm only half joking)? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. TheDoug

    TheDoug MajorGeek

    Does your video card box say "PCI Express" on it?
     
  3. kielcorwin

    kielcorwin Private E-2

    yes it says PCI express
     
  4. TheDoug

    TheDoug MajorGeek

    That's not the same as PCI. Hope you can get a refund. I don't believe that card is available in a PCI version.
     
  5. kielcorwin

    kielcorwin Private E-2

    I got it today so I can probably return it tommorow. Am I going to be screwed now that I don't have any PCI express slots? Do they make good graphics cards that still support PCI?
     
  6. TheDoug

    TheDoug MajorGeek

    Not any really at the performance level of PCI Express. AGP maybe. Your system has no AGP slot, either?
     
  7. kielcorwin

    kielcorwin Private E-2

    yes I have an AGP slot. Would I have to get a new motherboard to get PCI express slots.
     
  8. Tater

    Tater Tot

    Yes.
     

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