compatibility

[BuckeyeSoldier]

I have a custom built computer and I'm trying to upgrade the graphics card from the 256mb one i have now. all I want to know is what do i need to look at so i know the new one im buying is compatible with my ASUS p4p800 deluxe motherboard? thanks guys.

 

[Best Buckeye]

I have a custom built computer and I'm trying to upgrade the graphics card from the 256mb one i have now. all I want to know is what do i need to look at so i know the new one im buying is compatible with my ASUS p4p800 deluxe motherboard? thanks guys.

Just make sure that what you get is compatible to that motherboard.

 

[BuckeyeSoldier]

i got that... now, what stat or spec do i need to pay attention to so i know they are compatible.

 

[Best Buckeye]

i got that... now, what stat or spec do i need to pay attention to so i know they are compatible.

Since this is a custom job you will need to go to the motherboard site and check for the specs.

 

[sandgk]

i got that... now, what stat or spec do i need to pay attention to so i know they are compatible.

Most anything AGP 2x/4x/8x should suit you just fine.

As that is a deprecated technology (vs PCI-E) you should be able to find them at reasonable prices.

 

[BuckeyeSoldier]

but which specs? im really not trying to be difficult... but when i look at all the different numbers on the specs sheet.. what SET of numbers deal with compatibility. again, i dont want you to tell me the number.. just tell me what i need to know so i can find it myself.

ok, thankyou sandgk.

 

[Dryden]

ASUS P4P-800 series can accept anything in the 8x AGP line. That's what you're looking for. It cannot run a PCI-E x16 board.

Honestly, I think you're probably near the ceiling of what that particular motherboard can push with a 256 Mb video card already, and I don't expect you'll see the results you think you should by replacing the video board.

The P4P series (and the 3Gz-P4EE Prescott chip) is nearly four years old now.