help with nvidia geforce 460 gt

[miniwak93]

hello everyone. I really need help with this.

i am looking to buy a Nvidia GeForce 460GT graphics card (link is provided) http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-136-GW and my motherboard wont fit it so if anybody can help me find a cheap motherboard that will fit with it then I would be really grateful.

thanks all

 

[DefunctTheory]

It wont 'fit?'

What do you mean by that? What motherboard do you currently have? Do you realize a motherboard swap will most likely require a new CPU (Unless you're rolling with something newish)?

Basically, need more information.

 

[miniwak93]

it dosent have the correct amount of slots for it. http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?model=g31m-gs%20r2.0 thats my current motherboard. my dad asked a local computer guy who said it would work and then my dad asked the overclockers people and they said it would work but we found out that the motherboard does not have the right amount of slots. i really want the 460 so i need a cheap motherboard that supports it.

 

[DefunctTheory]

it dosent have the correct amount of slots for it. http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?model=g31m-gs%20r2.0 thats my current motherboard. my dad asked a local computer guy who said it would work and then my dad asked the overclockers people and they said it would work but we found out that the motherboard does not have the right amount of slots. i really want the 460 so i need a cheap motherboard that supports it.

That doesn't even make any sense. A 460 GTX uses one PCI Express x16 slot, and your current motherboard has one.

Unless you're talking about how the video card your looking at is a dual slot card (Which means its two cards wide, not that it uses two slots). If this is a problem (You need the PCI slot that the card will hang over), then yes, you need a replacements.

Though I can't for the life of me think of a reason why you would need two PCI slots in this day and age.

EDIT: Also, if your referring to the possible issue of the video card bumping into the chipset heat sink, the simple, cheaper solution is to just replace the heat sink.

But, if after all that, you still need a new motherboard... what kind of case are you working with?

 

[miniwak93]

i think its like you said. "dual slot card". I'll have to check later and I'll post some photos of my tower later too. its past midnight and I need sleep.

 

[Death Prophet]

Uhh your after inspecting your motherboard(the one you linked) even a dual slot card should fit unless your 2 pci are full with something else? Need to see pics to be honest. Also with a motherboard like that I'm going to assume the entire tower was store bought a few years back? If so you will more than likely need a new power supply as well, safe to say in 550-600 range.

 

[MrTub]

That mobo should support a single gtx 460. But not Sli since it only got one x16 and it doesnt say it support sli

 

[miniwak93]

its like i said. it needs a dual width x16 graphics slot.

 

[MrTub]

its like i said. it needs a dual width x16 graphics slot.

Why?

 

[miniwak93]

its like i said. it needs a dual width x16 graphics slot.

Why?

its what the specification said

 

[Hop-along Nussbaum]

Remove old card. Insert new card. Problem solved.

Put the new card in the slot and fire it up.

 

[MrTub]

its like i said. it needs a dual width x16 graphics slot.

Why?

its what the specification said

0.o What kind of single gtx 460 needs two pci Express x16 for to run? Can you please link the card (if you bought it online)

 

[miniwak93]

http://www.gainward.com/main/vgapro.php?id=394

thats the company's page for the card. look at the pdf and it shows the specifications

 

[MrTub]

http://www.gainward.com/main/vgapro.php?id=394

thats the company's page for the card. look at the pdf and it shows the specifications

ahhh it only needs 1x PCI Express 2, but as you see on picture it takes two "slots" of your chassi backside

Pretty much all gpus are like that, so you do not need to worry.

 

[DefunctTheory]

Spoiler

its like i said. it needs a dual width x16 graphics slot.

Why?

its what the specification said

0.o What kind of single gtx 460 needs two pci Express x16 for to run? Can you please link the card (if you bought it online)

Spoiler

Dual slot cards are cards that take up two rear panels. Like this.

His concern is that the video card will either cover up a PCI slot/rub against his chipset heat sink. He hasn't clarified which one of these is his problem.

I don't know why.

EDIT: Okay, you figured it out while I was typing a reply. Disregard.

 

[miniwak93]

ok. i know how you all can help me. will this bundle work with the 460gt and if it will work with crysis 2 and portal 2.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-028-OB

thanks all

 

[DefunctTheory]

ok. i know how you all can help me. will this bundle work with the 460gt and if it will work with crysis 2 and portal 2.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-028-OB

thanks all

In theory, yes.

But it should work with the first motherboard, too. Why wont you say how it wont fit?

You need to tell us why it wont 'fit.' Otherwise, we can't help.

 

[MrTub]

M8 which proccesor do you have? for the first link is for intel 775 and second is for amd

 

[Death Prophet]

Ok the original card you are interested in has no problem whatsoever fitting on your motherboard, it requires only 1 pci express x16 to plug into, and an empty space below it to take up space with its fatness. So unless you have two other random cards pluged into your regular pci slots (i.e. a wireless network card, maybe a sound card, etc.) you will be fine. BUT,and this is a big one AGAIN your power supply may not be strong enough to run your complete system with this installed.

 

[miniwak93]

ok guys. i have purchased a 9800gt so for now this thread is done. thanks all