Yes i understand that, I was just giving an example, how my 8400gs PCI requires i meant to say 300. But i am using 90watts and the card is running at its full power, gaming, no issues. I understand PCIE cards and PCI cards are completely different. I plan to run either a 300 or 350watts PSU with a 4670, whenever i buy the 4670. From what its mention over at gpureview, it only draws 59w. Thats slightly higher then this 8400gs , which i was told only draws 40.
Just so you know, all 16x length cards will work in 1.1 and 2.0 slots. Putting a 2.0 card in a 1.1 slot is perfectly fine!
So i could buy a x16 or 2.0 card, and it should work just fine, thanks for the information.
thats what you get when you buy from pawnshops. If you want to save money you can can pick up a brand new P4 Dell (or other OEM) system on ebay for around $200 or so and at least it will come with some warranty/support.
http://www3.dealtime.com/xPF-Dell-D...ron-Desktop-Computer-for-Business-210LTCELMIN
I did not buy this rig from that site or a pawn shop, i bought this rig at a computer shop across town today
I already bought it for 40 bucks, its on hold for me, so i will pick it up monday. It has the following features:
It has actually 2.8ghz(not 2.66)
2GB already install
My lovely Intel Chip
( I don't use onboard video, its just nice to have one inside )
Its a Pentium 4, with Intel Celeron D
It has one PCIE slot, and 3 PCI slots.
It comes with 250watts PSU
I am planning to add a few things to it or save for it(for a spare) Like a spare PSU, a external HD, and a 8600gt. Oh and i am installing XP pro edition. This rig will hold me over for about 10 years, i hope anyway. Don't know if dell is long lasting like Gateway.
Cheers