PCI or PCIe

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by wiggy05, Aug 17, 2006.

  1. wiggy05

    wiggy05 Private E-2

    I have an older computer and am looking at getting a new Video Card. Most Video cards are PCI express and I am not sure what my computer has. How do I know if i have PCI express slots and is there really a difference so I couldn't run a new card. My computer model is a Sony Vaio PCV-RX470DS.
     
    wiggy05, Aug 17, 2006
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  2. Tourangh

    Tourangh Master Sergeant

    Tourangh, Aug 18, 2006
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  3. viper_boy403

    viper_boy403 MajorGeek

    go for AGP, the best card u can get for PCI is an FX5500 which really sucks. A 6600gt would be good for a budget card
     
    viper_boy403, Aug 18, 2006
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  4. basite

    basite Private E-2

    probably you have a agp slot, so go for agp, i have a x1600pro now, i got it for 150€/$ so it is not that expensive and is a real improvement.

    but if you want a real improvement, and want to fully enjoy of your new graphics card, buy a new pc
     
    basite, Aug 18, 2006
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