Ive got a 64bit motherboard..... the graphics card ive got right now is a 64bit so ive got no doubt that is compatible. I was wondering if I upgrade my graphics card to a 128bit or 192bit would that still be compatible or does the motherboard & graphics card even need to match..... I know I know..... probably an easy question but being as how im a "nooby"... I understand all the specs which to other stats interact other than motherboard to GPU! where must I start to upgrade this graphics card.....? must start somwhere right.....?
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which card stats do i need before purchasing a new graphics card.....
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Put your floaties on and we'll start by dipping your toes in the shallow end before we dive in.
Whats parts have you got currently and why do you want to upgrade the GPU?
List part numbers of your components if possible.
Whats parts have you got currently and why do you want to upgrade the GPU?
List part numbers of your components if possible.
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Please fill in your system specs in your profile so we know what hardware and OS you have
also you are mixing your bits up X64 (64 Bit) is your OS which enables it to access more memory than x86 (32 bit) the 128/192/256 bits on a GPU is to do with how wide the memory bus is the OS doesn't really care what that number is
so any GPU that's newer than you have should work perfectly fine
also you are mixing your bits up X64 (64 Bit) is your OS which enables it to access more memory than x86 (32 bit) the 128/192/256 bits on a GPU is to do with how wide the memory bus is the OS doesn't really care what that number is
so any GPU that's newer than you have should work perfectly fine
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Wait what you can gpus that are higher bittage then 64 WUTTT
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Let's say it simply that every consumer CPU has been 64-bit for the last ~15 years and 64-bit OS has been a thing for the last ~10 years. I don't know what you mean with the "GPU bits", but the bit width of a graphics card's memory bus doesn't have anything to do with those.
e: So you mean the memory bus width. It can be anything between from 32 to 4096 bits, and it doesn't have anything to do with the rest of the system.
e: So you mean the memory bus width. It can be anything between from 32 to 4096 bits, and it doesn't have anything to do with the rest of the system.
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yup, you can now get a whopping 320MB 8800gts GPU with 192bits that will make your 64bit motherboard and CPU fly like it was 2004 
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64 bit CPU's are totally seperate to anything else measured in bits - don't feel bad about learning.
Let us know your system specs and we can give advice on what kind of upgrades you can do - look at the drop downs under our names for 'system specs' to get an idea of the info we could use
Let us know your system specs and we can give advice on what kind of upgrades you can do - look at the drop downs under our names for 'system specs' to get an idea of the info we could use
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Specifically, what monitor are you using? Resolution and refresh rate have a significant effect on GPU performance. A 3840x2160 display has four times as many pixels as 1920x1080.
How large is your case and what is the rating of your power supply? Mid-range and up GPUs consume more power than anything else in your PC.
How large is your case and what is the rating of your power supply? Mid-range and up GPUs consume more power than anything else in your PC.
LIKE WOW..... if your right then that would be a blessing... not to mention an answer ive been asking for quite some time because i didnt want to purchase something that would bottleneck or just not work at all.....!!
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My taking on it is
Gpu bittage does not matter
as long as its kinda modern it is fine
Gpu bittage does not matter
as long as its kinda modern it is fine
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That's not really an answer, more like an explanation like everyone else gave.
You can't just buy any Graphics Card and expect it to work.
Based on your initial post, which gave very limited information to work from, and which you have not updated as requested, I would assume your current Graphics card being 64 bit is quite old and your system matches it in age.
We need to know what parts you have to assist you, buying a card that won't work or WILL bottleneck on your system is not going to help you.
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Bittage doesnt matter I have never had a issue
as far as ive seen If has correct slot will work
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Look, what matters is OS supported driver's , the connection type (pciex 2/3or4 all good) and the power requirements, which inherently means what PSU you have.
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Putting it another way: all graphics cards are compatible as long as you have the power cords and they physically fit.
What motherboard, CPU, case and PSU do you have right now? Then tell us your country and budget, and we'll find you something.
What motherboard, CPU, case and PSU do you have right now? Then tell us your country and budget, and we'll find you something.