Microsoft
Software
Hardware
Network
Question : Problem: What are the motherboard compatability issues between PCIE 1.0 x16 and PCIE 2.0 x16
HI,
I would like to replace my Gigabyte Nvidia 6600 PCIE 1.0 x16 which has DVI and Analog connectors with a similar compatable card with two DVI connectors. I use my system for Photographic editing and it is calabrated for CMS. I do not use my system for advanced graphic games. Though, I would not like to lose this option if possible.
I contacted Gigabyte and I have included the conversation with them below. What are they talking about and is an equivalent graphics card still available that will be compatable with my motherboard?
My question to Gigabyte:
"I currently own a GA81945-P motherboard. I have a GV-NX66256dp graphics accelerator installed. My analogue monitor failed and I'm replacing it with a second Viewsonic LCD monitor. My first Viewsonic is a VX2245wm LCD Display.
Im purchasing a Viewsonic VP2250wb LCD Display to replace my analogue monitor. The GV-NX66 has one dvi port and one analogue port. I need to replace the graphics accelerator with an equivalent or better Nvidia accelerator with two DVI-i ports."
Gigabyte's Answer:
"hello,
8I945P onboard PCIE slot is PCIE 1.0 x16 most current dual DVI is PCIE 2.0 x16 that may not be fully work on this board suggest get any PCIE1.0 x16 even card only has one DVI one analogue using a adaptor convert to analogue to IVD-i match the monitor connector will be better to run ."
Unfortunately the Gigabyte Nvidia GV-NX66256dp does not look exceptable when connected to the analog connector.
Thanks for your help,
Howie
Answer : Problem: What are the motherboard compatability issues between PCIE 1.0 x16 and PCIE 2.0 x16
Better to indicate a problem may exist on old hardware :-)
This way no backward compability issues, complaints. :-)
Go to ebay and buy your PCIe v1.x. Graphic card there. It is best choice for your
graphic needs, and for the fraction of the price. Good luck!
Random Solutions
Problem: BlackBerry, Send As, and AdminSDholder
Problem: Windows Embedded XP on Tablet PC
Problem: Software Controlled Power Bar
Problem: Any good tools to convert CD songs to MP3 format?
Problem: server beeping, looking for a some sort of s/w to check the status of the raid array/drives, etc...
Problem: Verizon Blackberry 7750 sync issue with Outlook
Problem: How to install Leopard on Macbook Pro 2.33Ghz after replacing hard drive?
Problem: How do I Bypass our Firewall Restrictions
Problem: FoxConn 400M01-G-6L motherboard Floppy driver?
Problem: Trying to Recover Files from Dead NTFS Partition