Using an 8800gt on my old mobo - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Lokus · 12-29-2007, 04:20 PM

Ok so I've had my eye on an 8800gt but I'm not sure if it will work on my mobo. 8800gt needs pci-e 2.0 and my mobo definitely isn't. All it says on the specs are pci-e x16. Here are the specs for my current mobo. If it doesn't work, anyone have recommendations for a good motherboard? It doesn't have to be 184 pin like my current one, need to upgrade my RAM anyway.

MikeSty · 12-29-2007, 09:30 PM

If you have PCIe 1.1, a PCIe 2.0 Card WILL work.

If you have 1.0 or 1.0a it will NOT work.

I've yet to figure this out but $10 says it shows up some point in the boot screen / DMI. I'll let you know if I can figure out a simple way to find out specifically what type of PCIe you have.

If you get a new motherboard you might have to get a new CPU. Currently, I also have a similar chipset and run a P4 530HT 3GhZ Prescott Series LGA775. I, too, was looking at the 8800GT but couldn't get it at best buy (ridiculous prices) - I'll wait, though.

Lokus · 12-29-2007, 10:03 PM

Hrm I'll check next time I start up, see if there's anything that says what it is.

12-29-2007, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lokus I can't think of a good title Location: East Bay Area, CA	Using an 8800gt on my old mobo Ok so I've had my eye on an 8800gt but I'm not sure if it will work on my mobo. 8800gt needs pci-e 2.0 and my mobo definitely isn't. All it says on the specs are pci-e x16. Here are the specs for my current mobo. If it doesn't work, anyone have recommendations for a good motherboard? It doesn't have to be 184 pin like my current one, need to upgrade my RAM anyway. __________________ The black wind howls...

12-29-2007, 10:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lokus I can't think of a good title Location: East Bay Area, CA	Hrm I'll check next time I start up, see if there's anything that says what it is. __________________ The black wind howls...

12-29-2007, 09:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
MikeSty The Computer Kid :D Location: 127.0.0.1	If you have PCIe 1.1, a PCIe 2.0 Card WILL work. If you have 1.0 or 1.0a it will NOT work. I've yet to figure this out but $10 says it shows up some point in the boot screen / DMI. I'll let you know if I can figure out a simple way to find out specifically what type of PCIe you have. If you get a new motherboard you might have to get a new CPU. Currently, I also have a similar chipset and run a P4 530HT 3GhZ Prescott Series LGA775. I, too, was looking at the 8800GT but couldn't get it at best buy (ridiculous prices) - I'll wait, though.