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Will my mobo will support 8800GT

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the.kaushik
the.kaushik Original post #1
Nov 20, 2007 at 8:07 PM
I have this motherbord! Before going to purchase can you tell me my motherbord can support 8800GT or not?
Model : Intel D945GCNL and at the backside of the Motherbord box it written
--> PCI EXpress * X1 Connector
--> PCI Express * X16 Graphics Connector
--> Two PCI connector

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nvidia
nvidia #2
Nov 20, 2007 at 8:08 PM
Yes. It will support your motherboard.
shady_inc
shady_inc #3
Nov 20, 2007 at 8:12 PM
A PCI-e x16 slot is present.So I think the card should work fine.You may need to upgrade your SMPS if it is less than 500w or else it may underpower your system after you add the card.
nvidia
nvidia #4
Nov 20, 2007 at 8:18 PM
^^ I agree.
You will need one of those "Rail connectors" or "6-Pin PCIe connector" or whatever that is called so that you can run your card.
A 500W SPMS is recommended.
spitfire
spitfire #5
Nov 20, 2007 at 8:48 PM
yes..a good 500 watt smps is recommended but as 8800GT's power requirement at top load is about 106 watts...a good 400 watt will also do...but as stated before...a good branded 500 watt is recommended
the.kaushik
the.kaushik #6
Nov 20, 2007 at 9:00 PM
But can you guys confirm me that my motherboard will support or not... I have 400W some branded SMPS.. but i will upgraded it to 500..

Also can you guys have any idea of the price(8800GT and 8600GT)! I need to compare with the price in Bangalore for a proper bargain :)
T
Tech_Wiz #7
Nov 21, 2007 at 9:11 AM
8600 GT around 6000 mark and 8800 GT around 14000 Mark. [ + - 500]
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shadow2get #8
Nov 21, 2007 at 4:08 PM
But can you guys confirm me that my motherboard will support or not...
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Chk the following 2 links:
For your M/B : Intel D945GCNL
*www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCNL/index.htm

Expansion capabilities
  • Two PCI Conventional* bus add-in card connectors
  • One PCI Express* x1 bus add-in card connector
  • One PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector
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nVidia 8800GT
*www.nvidia.com/object/geforce_8800gt_tech_specs.html

High Speed Interfaces
  • Designed for PCI Express® 2.0 x16 (Note: PCIe 2.0 devices are backwards compatible with PCI Express 1.x devices)
  • Designed for high-speed GDDR3 memory
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Hopefully that sorts out your problem of compatibilty.
the.kaushik
the.kaushik #9
Nov 21, 2007 at 7:52 PM
shadow2get said:
Chk the following 2 links:
For your M/B : Intel D945GCNL
*www.intel.com/products/motherboard/D945GCNL/index.htm

nVidia 8800GT
*www.nvidia.com/object/geforce_8800gt_tech_specs.html



Hopefully that sorts out your problem of compatibilty.
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Hay that was really helpful thanks!