EVGA nVidia GeForce GT210 1 GB work in older computer.

[newgame99]

Hi I was thinking of purchasing "EVGA GeForce 210 1024 MB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 DVI/HDMI/VGA Graphics Card, 01G-P3-1312-LR" Video Card for my computer. However, my computer has a PCI-Express x16 Slot. My question is that will this EVGA nVidia GeForce GT210 1 GB which is PCI Express 2.0 work in my computer? My motherboard is BIOSTAR G31-M7 (http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=363&tab=1)

[lostintransit]

Hi I was thinking of purchasing "EVGA GeForce 210 1024 MB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 DVI/HDMI/VGA Graphics Card, 01G-P3-1312-LR" Video Card for my computer. However, my computer has a PCI-Express x16 Slot. My question is that will this EVGA nVidia GeForce GT210 1 GB which is PCI Express 2.0 work in my computer? My motherboard is BIOSTAR G31-M7 (http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=363&tab=1)

yes, you can then disable the onboard video in the bios

[DavidY]

That's a pretty low end graphics card (see link):

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

I think that there are better/faster options in the $50 price range.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/best-video-cards-under-50-a-892477/

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/best-video-cards-50-100-a-895326/

Dave

[newgame99]

Thanks for your replies but I just want to clarify that PCI EXPRESS 2.0 card will work in my computer? It has PCI-Express x16 Slot which I assume runs at PCI Express 1.0.

Has anyone tried plugging in PCI EXPRESS 2.0 card in PCI EXPRESS x 16 slot?

[DavidY]

Thanks for your replies but I just want to clarify that PCI EXPRESS 2.0 card will work in my computer? It has PCI-Express x16 Slot which I assume runs at PCI Express 1.0.

Has anyone tried plugging in PCI EXPRESS 2.0 card in PCI EXPRESS x 16 slot?

It should work fine...it's backwards compatible. However, I have read that some PCIe 2.1 cards have had issues in 1.x boards. 2.0 should be fine.

Dave

[stefanpleava1]

It will work, I'm running a Radeon HD 7850 right now which is pcie 3.0 in a 1.0 slot.... No problems until I get all my new computer parts.

[DavidY]

It will work, I'm running a Radeon HD 7850 right now which is pcie 3.0 in a 1.0 slot.... No problems until I get all my new computer parts.

There is a reduced bandwidth in a 1.0 slot (less so for 2.0)...so your 7850 may not be running at full capacity.

Dave

[soul_taker]

Thanks for your replies but I just want to clarify that PCI EXPRESS 2.0 card will work in my computer? It has PCI-Express x16 Slot which I assume runs at PCI Express 1.0.

Has anyone tried plugging in PCI EXPRESS 2.0 card in PCI EXPRESS x 16 slot?

Just so you know...

PCI-E 2.0 and PCI-E x16 are not the same in the way you are thinking.

X16 refers to the number of lanes the physical slot has. X1, X4, X16

2.0 refers to the version which denotes the bandwidth capacity. 1.0, 2.0, 3.0

You can have any combination of the above two.

[oldpro]

Just so you know...

PCI-E 2.0 and PCI-E x16 are not the same in the way you are thinking.

X16 refers to the number of lanes the physical slot has. X1, X4, X16

2.0 refers to the version which denotes the bandwidth capacity. 1.0, 2.0, 3.0

You can have any combination of the above two.
Ah, now I learned something - great explanation. Many thanks :)

[willy]

Hi I was thinking of purchasing "EVGA GeForce 210 1024 MB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 DVI/HDMI/VGA Graphics Card, 01G-P3-1312-LR" Video Card for my computer. However, my computer has a PCI-Express x16 Slot. My question is that will this EVGA nVidia GeForce GT210 1 GB which is PCI Express 2.0 work in my computer? My motherboard is BIOSTAR G31-M7 (http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=363&tab=1)
Just curious ... What are you planning to do with the GT 210 ??

[newgame99]

Just curious ... What are you planning to do with the GT 210 ??

Well, I find the on board video picture not so good on my 22 inch Samsung Monitor. So I was looking for a cheap video card that supports DVI. I don't really play that much games, so it will mostly be for watching videos and usual internet stuff.

Down the road I would like to buy a new computer with a good video card. But for now as my budget is tight, I think this will do.

[DavidY]

Well, I find the on board video picture not so good on my 22 inch Samsung Monitor. So I was looking for a cheap video card that supports DVI. I don't really play that much games, so it will mostly be for watching videos and usual internet stuff.

Down the road I would like to buy a new computer with a good video card. But for now as my budget is tight, I think this will do.

Almost anything cheap should do. I'm running on a really old Sapphire Radeon X800 via DVI on my 1920x1200 monitor. If you are running a higher rez monitor, just make sure that your new old graphics card supports it. 1680x1050? If so, it should be fine.

Hope that you are not paying too much for the GT 210....have read in forums that it's not even worth $10 used. :)

Dave

[willy]

Yup, any $10-15 low(er)-end video card would do. You may want to check out those with passive cooling (no fan) as well.

You will appreciate the sharpness the DVI port brings over the VGA.

[newgame99]

Anyone know a cheap video card on amazon.ca? I have some giftcards for Amazon.ca that I would like to use.

[DavidY]

Anyone know a cheap video card on amazon.ca? I have some giftcards for Amazon.ca that I would like to use.

MSI R4350-MD1GD3H/LP 1 GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 Graphics Cards $28.90
http://www.msi.com/product/vga/R4350-MD1GD3H-LP.html#?div=Specification

Reviews here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127613&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo

EVGA 512-P3-1300-LR GeForce 8400 GS 512 MB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 DVI/HDMI/VGA Graphics Card $31.99
http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=512-P3-1300-LR

Free shipping on most $25+ items.

Dave

[DavidY]

How about this?

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/td-zotac-zt-84seh4p-fsl-8400-gs-video-card-256mb-single-slot-low-profile-10-ispu-1195645/

Dave

[newgame99]

How about this?

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/td-zotac-zt-84seh4p-fsl-8400-gs-video-card-256mb-single-slot-low-profile-10-ispu-1195645/

Dave

Thanks Dave!!