Graphics Card Question

[DaveTomneyUK]

Hi,

I purchased this motherboard about 1 week ago from here : Gigabyte and was wondering if it would be able to run this Graphics Card of this site with no problems its here : ATI Radeon HD I am not wanting to use it for Crossfire would it still work if I don't use this feature?

PS - It says DVI and HDMI and I am not sure what it means?

Thankyou

 

[Nick644622]

Linking to a competitor is a no no no, this'll get deleted by the Dons if you don't edit out the link.

 

[DaveTomneyUK]

Sorry did not know.

 

[Nick644622]

No worries, 'tis in the FAQs. Now what board was it ?

 

[jak731]

unless its a competitors own brand, can you tell us the model of the MB, so we can advise you

also what are you plannign to use the graphics card for?

DVI and HDMI are 2 different types of graphical output connectors,

 

[DaveTomneyUK]

Edited the links so it goes to the main gigabyte site with the motherboard info.

I was gonna use the card mainly for gaming.

 

[Nick644622]

DVI is a newer type of connector (cards usually come with an adapter for the older type) to the monitor & HDMI is for high definition TV (mostly). That graphics card will work with that board. The older standard is AGP, only a few cards & a very few mobos are available that have AGP now, both your items PCIE, no probs.

 

[DaveTomneyUK]

DVI is a newer type of connector (cards usually come with an adapter for the older type) to the monitor & HDMI is for high definition TV (mostly). That graphics card will work with that board. The older standard is AGP, only a few cards & a very few mobos are available that have AGP now, both your items PCIE, no probs.

So when I upgrade my monitor what should I been looking for the DVI or HDMI connector?

 

[jak731]

almost all monitors nowdays have DVI, some may have both hdmi and dvi, you should look for the one with the best picture quality for your budget and the one with the best customer support

 

[DaveTomneyUK]

OK thanks for the fast replies guys I will buy that card this week.

 

[jak731]

for gaming you may be better off with a 3850, if you can afford to pay the extra, it a much better gaming card

 

[DaveTomneyUK]

for gaming you may be better off with a 3850, if you can afford to pay the extra, it a much better gaming card

Is this the 3850 you are talking about http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-169-SP Will it work on my motherboard?

 

[capcom1]

if your spending that sort of money m8 you might as well get the 3870 . better card , less money


http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-078-OK&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=416

 

[DaveTomneyUK]

Will this one fit as on the picture it shows the metal slot takes up 2 slots? http://http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-165-SP

 

[LoadsaMoney]

Yes that card will fit fine.

and welcome to the nut house.

 

[RaiderX]

Will this one fit as on the picture it shows the metal slot takes up 2 slots? http://http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-165-SP

the cooler takes up 2 slots but it still only uses 1 slot on the motherboard, it will work with the gigabyte board

 

[domyboy]

and welcome to the nut house.

hehe

 

[DaveTomneyUK]

OK thanks guys. Nut house oh I will fit in nice here then LOL