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adam25185

adam25185

adam25185

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I currently have a PCI-e x16 Nvidia card with 2x DVI output, which I want to keep. However I'm looking to connect my PC to my new 32" TV with HDMI input for video and audio (both).

Without replacing my existing card (expensive) and with only PCI x1 slot remaining is it possible to do this?
 
I think easyrider assumed you wanted to add a third monitor to your existing 460 which you can't do.

Yes, there are quite a few suitable cards. AMD has single slot models ranging from 5450 up to 6850, and nvidia I know has cards up to 460 in single slot variations (not familiar with the 5xx series, but i'm sure the low end parts will have single slot models more than suitable for your purpose).
 
MeMeMeMe said:
Yes, there are quite a few suitable cards. AMD has single slot models ranging from 5450 up to 6850, and nvidia I know has cards up to 460 in single slot variations (not familiar with the 5xx series, but i'm sure the low end parts will have single slot models more than suitable for your purpose).
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adam25185 said:
Without replacing my existing card (expensive) and with only PCI x1 slot remaining is it possible to do this?
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MeMeMeMe said:
Yes, there are quite a few suitable cards. AMD has single slot models ranging from 5450 up to 6850, and nvidia I know has cards up to 460 in single slot variations (not familiar with the 5xx series, but i'm sure the low end parts will have single slot models more than suitable for your purpose).
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I think you're getting confused.

PCI-E x1 doesn't mean single slot.
 
I hope this is alright since it is a US etailer and not a place where you would be able to purchase from in the UK.

If it is a problem, please let me know and I will remove the link. I'm just trying to be helpful for the OP.

This is a list of Newegg's PCI-E x1 GPU offerings. Maybe you can find similar models in your location, or at least now you can know what you are looking for?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...7709 600007854&IsNodeId=1&name=PCI Express x1
 
EVGA_Nick said:
I hope this is alright since it is a US etailer and not a place where you would be able to purchase from in the UK.

If it is a problem, please let me know and I will remove the link. I'm just trying to be helpful for the OP.

This is a list of Newegg's PCI-E x1 GPU offerings. Maybe you can find similar models in your location, or at least now you can know what you are looking for?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...7709 600007854&IsNodeId=1&name=PCI Express x1
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And that will work alongside my existing card without an issue? Thanks.
 
Surveyor said:
I think you're getting confused.

PCI-E x1 doesn't mean single slot.
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Maybe, the OP will have to clarify. Often when people say they have one slot free, they are also referring to the physical space in the case.

I was operating under the assumption the OP wants to keep his current card, has a free pcie slot available, and limited space for a full size graphic card.

Either way, it's obvious he wants to add a second card to his existing setup. Whether limited to single slot or dual slot, i think my original post is still valid.
 
MeMeMeMe said:
Maybe, the OP will have to clarify. Often when people say they have one slot free, they are also referring to the physical space in the case.

I was operating under the assumption the OP wants to keep his current card, has a free pcie slot available, and limited space for a full size graphic card.

Either way, it's obvious he wants to add a second card to his existing setup. Whether limited to single slot or dual slot, i think my original post is still valid.
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PCIe x1 means the shorter PCI-e connector (about 1 inch) which is generally used for wifi cards etc.
 
Ah of course. I was being a bit dense. I didn't realise they made graphic cards for x1 size slots.

There's no reason they wouldn't work alongside your existing card - it's still the same interface technology, and windows (7 at least) supports multiple PCIe graphic cards independently driving different models. You can have 2, 3, or 4, or how ever many cards you have slots for, from both Nvidia and AMD in the same computer.
 
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