video card compatibility

[SD]happynoobing · **Joined:** Jan 2007 **Posts:** 2349 **Location:**

What specs should I look out for when buying a new video card to make sure that it is compatible with my current motherboard? (other than the obvious PCI-E connector of course)

In particular im looking to upgrade my GeForce 8800GTS 320MB with to an ATI 4850 1GB.

btw which is better sapphire or asus (lol why does this name remind me of anus)?

AutumnLeaves · **Joined:** Jan 2008 **Posts:** 563 **Location:** TEXAS!!!

Make sure your PSU can handle this video card, most now a days need 450w minimum. Also make sure it fits in your case as new cards are HUMONGO. Also some video cards require a 6-pin connector that plugs directly into the card though that might be the norm now, wasnt the case last time I went video card shopping.

maxietheboss · **Joined:** Jun 2006 **Posts:** 1236 **Location:**

I upgraded my 8800gts 320 to an HD4870 1gb last year, i upgraded the power supply, but I didn't really need to do that.
I had an 450 watt power supply which is more that enough for a single card in a modest system

[SD]happynoobing · **Joined:** Jan 2007 **Posts:** 2349 **Location:**

maxietheboss wrote:

I upgraded my 8800gts 320 to an HD4870 1gb last year, i upgraded the power supply, but I didn't really need to do that.
I had an 450 watt power supply which is more that enough for a single card in a modest system

and ur motherboard was compatible? i believe the 8800GTS is PCI-E 1.0? and 4850/70 is 2.0

AutumnLeaves · **Joined:** Jan 2008 **Posts:** 563 **Location:** TEXAS!!!

I do believe that PCI-E 1 motherboards are compatible with PCI-E 2 cards, and vice versa.

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