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Old June 25, 2012, 06:57 AM
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hi all, so i'm planing on buyong a new graphics card and the asus nvidia geforce gtx 560 ti looks the best option for me

but how do i know if it will run correct with my system?
what do i need to look out for cause i don't want a videocard that can't operate in my computer.

so some info on how to see if it will work for me.

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Old June 25, 2012, 08:53 AM
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hi all, so i'm planing on buyong a new graphics card and the asus nvidia geforce gtx 560 ti looks the best option for me

but how do i know if it will run correct with my system?
what do i need to look out for cause i don't want a videocard that can't operate in my computer.

so some info on how to see if it will work for me.

Thanks, Expect2Die
Just look at the specs of your motherboard to make sure it has a PCI-E slot. Its gets a bit more tricky when you start thinking about SLI or Crossfire
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What is your cpu, motherboard, and monitor resolution? That would make it easier to help.
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Old June 25, 2012, 11:25 AM
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What is your cpu, motherboard, and monitor resolution? That would make it easier to help.
motherboard : asus P7P55D
cpu : intel i7 860
monitor : 24"

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Old June 25, 2012, 12:15 PM
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Short answer: yes, you'll be able to run a GTX560 with that setup.

Pretty much any new video card you can buy these days will be compatible.
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Whats his PSU? I didn't see it listed or am I blind?
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Short answer: yes, you'll be able to run a GTX560 with that setup.

Pretty much any new video card you can buy these days will be compatible.
ok thanks a lot, just ordered it :)
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The only thing that MIGHT let you down is PSU.. you need to have a semi-decent 500watt psu or better
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