Graphics card - need Vista?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by csgmart, Jul 19, 2008.

  1. csgmart

    csgmart Private E-2

    I've just purchased (but it's not yet been delivered) a new 8800GTS graphics card.

    Reading through the tech spec again I see now that it states that it requires Vista. As I only have XP is this going to be a problem.

    It's an Asus EN8800GTS/HTDP/320M 8800GTS 320MB DDR3 DVI-Ix2 HDTV PCI-E.

    I can return the card as long as I don't use it so I thought I would ask here first.
     
  2. csgmart

    csgmart Private E-2

    OK - I've been told XP is fine - phew!
     
  3. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    No you should not have any issues, just remember to install the latest Nvidia GFX Driver for XP, I ran my 8800GTS in XP fine, I do however now run Vista.

    The 8800 tech specs

     

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