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zuratai

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    how do i know
    « on: October 25, 2008, 08:35:07 PM »
    HOw do i know a my computer can use a certain graphic card? Like how much power it requires and stuff
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    Carbon Dudeoxide

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    Re: how do i know
    « Reply #1 on: October 26, 2008, 01:04:41 AM »
    What model number is your computer and what graphics card are you thinking of getting?
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    zuratai

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      Re: how do i know
      « Reply #2 on: October 26, 2008, 08:04:04 AM »
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      Re: how do i know
      « Reply #3 on: October 26, 2008, 08:12:47 AM »
      Who built the computer (manufacturer) and what series and/or model number is it.
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      zuratai

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        Re: how do i know
        « Reply #4 on: October 26, 2008, 04:44:38 PM »
        My computer a friend customized it for me from magicmicro.com

        I dont see a model number

        Magic 255 Starter
        Intel Pentium D 925 3.0GHz, (Dual Core) 4096K
        Spire Socket 775 Intel fan
        ASRock ConRoe 1333FSB, Onboard Video, PCI Express, Sound, LAN
        4GB (4x1GB) PC5300 DDR2 667 Dual Channel
        GeForce 7300GS 256Mb PCI EXpress 16X dual head, tv out
        400.0GB Hitachi/ IBM 7200RPM SATA2, UDMA 300 8m cache
        OptoRite 52x24x52 CDRW Drive (black)
        LG 18x DVD Recorder Dual Layer +R/RW -R/RW (black)
        AC 97 3D Full Duplex sound card (onboard)
        Wireless 802.11 G 54MBs PCI Network Card
        PowMax Black Mid Tower ATX Case w/ Front USB


        Okia 400W ATX Power Supply
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        Re: how do i know
        « Reply #5 on: October 26, 2008, 09:21:49 PM »
        You can use any PCI Express video card...you may need more power,
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        zuratai

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          Re: how do i know
          « Reply #6 on: October 26, 2008, 10:05:33 PM »
          more power? when i turn the power thing on to 220v my computer monitor  dosent even start up so i have to keep it at 115v and it turns on.
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          Re: how do i know
          « Reply #7 on: October 26, 2008, 10:25:11 PM »
          Quote from: zuratai on October 26, 2008, 10:05:33 PM
          more power? when i turn the power thing on to 220v my computer monitor  dosent even start up so i have to keep it at 115v and it turns on.

          Don't do that anymore...you risk damaging expensive components.
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          zuratai

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            Re: how do i know
            « Reply #8 on: October 26, 2008, 10:36:53 PM »
            oh ok... so do i really need more power and how much will it cost do you think? iam kinda on budget on what i can get
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            zuratai

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              Re: how do i know
              « Reply #9 on: October 29, 2008, 05:44:56 PM »
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              Re: how do i know
              « Reply #10 on: October 29, 2008, 05:57:15 PM »
              that 115v 220v power switch has nothing to do with power consumption- it simply allows the computer to be used in Europe where the AC is 220 volts.

              As Patio said- probably not a good idea to mess with it. Although admittedly, it's better to have it set to 220 and recieve 115 then to have it set to 115 and receive 220... Those poor European computer newbies...
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