Would a NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT work with my computer ?


  1. Posts : 3
    Sir Gaerfyrddin
       #1

    Would a NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT work with my computer ?


    I am looking to buy a used NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT graphics card or Radeon HD 2900 Pro off ebay. The reason is I want to be able to run the Alan Wake PC game.

    I know its not the newest card out there but I think its much better than the one I currently have. Can anyone tell me if it will work with my computer please ?

    I have an Acer Aspire ACPIx64 -based PC Desktop computer. I filled out as many system specs as I could, but I couldn't for some, as I am not very technically inclined. Based on the info given though, can anyone tell me if the graphics card will work/fit in my computer and do I need a particular socket/connection type?

    Also, if I'd need anything else, such as a better power supply?

    Thanks
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  2. Posts : 179
    Windows 7 x64 Pro
       #2

    Well from GeForce site :8800GT requires 400 Watt power supply,6-pin and 8-pin connectors.
    I would suggest you to get 500/550 Watt 18A +12V 1DC good quality power supply as 8800GT on full load requires almost 10 Amps on +12V rail.

    Considering other hardware,you should be fine although your 8800GT might be a bottleneck to your i5.
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  3. Posts : 3
    Sir Gaerfyrddin
    Thread Starter
       #3

    thankyou for your advice
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  4. Posts : 2,047
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-BIT
       #4

    Unless you post us the model number of your acer desktop here, we cannot be sure that your computer can handle such graphics card. :)
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  5. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #5

    Looks as if the OP has the Model Number posted in the System Specs ..

    Though it is listed under Motherboard M3970 ...

    The PSU is 300w ...
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  6. Posts : 3
    Sir Gaerfyrddin
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Yes. Sorry. I was trying to identify my motherboard and thought that might be it. Sorry.
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  7. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #7

    No need to be sorry that is perfectly fine :)
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