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derf
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 GPU Upgrade Issues Situation:
Lets assume i have Radeon X300SE PCI-X card and a Dell Dimension 5000. Lets also assume that i am considering to upgrade within the following year.
What issues are there to think about when looking for an upgrade in my situation.
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ElevenBravo
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I am assuming you mean that you plan to upgrade your Dell (IE get a new computer) and keep your current video card.
If thats the case the only thing you need to worry about is if your new motherboard has a PCI Express slot for your card.
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derf
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No no, i mean upgrading the GPU only.
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Satis
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well, if you currently have a PCI-Express card, you'll need another PCI-Express card to replace it. Other than that, there shouldn't be any considerations. Unless Dell is one of those bastard OEMs that does nonstandard crap with their machines.
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ElevenBravo
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Derf, the "GPU" is the processor on the "Video card". So your wanting to pry off the "GPU" and put a new "GPU" on you exsiting "Video card"?
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derf
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lol, no, no.
By GPU i mean Graphics Card.
@ Satis, cool, hopefully it will be that simple when the time comes. I was expecting there may be problems like power or something.
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Satis
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it may have an external power connector...in that case, make sure you have an extra lead on your power supply. Other than that, I probably wouldn't be too concerned. I guess there's always the possibility that whatever you add could push your power supply beyond what it can handle. Beats me. Only thing to do is to try it, I think.
And I replace my GPU all the time! Errr, or something. I wish graphics cards had ZIF sockets and you really could upgrade the GPU.
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