Video card troublesFollow

I currently have a Nvidia 6150 LE (I get ~15 FPS with all settings lowered on WoW) and I got a free Nvidia 8800 GTX from a friend. I have no clue how to install it, and I don't even know if it'll fit in my case (I'm not good with hardware, do fine with everything else.)

Could anyone post a link or advice on how to see if this card will even work with my system, and if it will.. how to put it in there and get it working? Thanks.

EDIT: If the 8800 GTX won't work, I am also wondering about http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121319

Edited, Jul 17th 2009 12:12pm by Oromo

I bought it from a store, and I just typed in the name of it into search and found..
Motherboard description :
Motherboard manufacturer's name: ASUS A8M2N-LA
HP/Compaq name: NodusM3-GL8E

Expansion slots:
Three PCI
One PCI Express x16 graphics

Video graphics:
Integrated



I see nothing about powersupply here http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/prodinfoCategory?lc=en&cc=ca&lang=fr&product=3367151&dlc=fr

It looks exactly like the second link you posted.. so I guess it won't work.
How about the one in the link in OP?

Edited, Jul 17th 2009 2:07pm by Oromo

I dont see any specs on your current power supply either, but on the rear back of the case on the psu or inside the case on the side of the pcsu you should find a stiker telling you the information you need.

If you do truly want a new video card/power supply there a tons of places to get them. Installing them is realtivey easy, just remember to turn off the pc first.

For the psu it's pretty straight forward, there are 4 to 6 screws on the rear of the pc, around the edge of the psu, remove these and hang on to them.
Make note of where your psu connections are. For example 1 to each hard disk, one to the 3.5 floppy, cd rom, motherboard and fans that require a psu connection.I personally use a notepad, and on occasion my camera to help remeber these things. now gently remove all the power connections from the devices and mobo. remove the old psu and install the new one. to install the video card (since you have none to remove) is pretty simple as well. find it's pcie slot, remove the tin cover and gently but firmly put in place, it should drop straight into the slot and require like 10-15 pounds of steady pressure or less to pop it in. run the appropriate power supply cord, and your done.

If you wish to shop for psu's and video card for price vs performance etc. try cnet.com or ask here.
I currently have a Zalman zm850 hp with a pair of 9800 gtx+oc running on a duo core 3.0ghx and 4mb ram, it plays wow and everquest seamlessly at 100fps and 0 video lag on high settings. with the 9800 tho i recommend getting evga precision tools as their drivers for it let the fans run only at 40% with the tools i can turn them to 100% while playing, and do minor tweaks for performance.

I don't know if I'm allowed to put up a bunch of links here, but can someone go to http://search.zipzoomfly.com/search.aspx?SH=QT1yYWRlb25_Qj1yYWRlb25_Qz0xfkQ9MTJ_RT0xXjFeMF5_ST1QcmljZX5LPTR_TD0xfk09OH5OPTR_&SI=b67db10e-df86-4c73-a412-ce9441e37a4d&LAP=0&Action=3&Page=0 and see if any of those around $50 could provide good fps for gaming?

I would not try to judge by the pictures provided as to whether the Video Card is compatible with your system. If you're running a system that has a PCIx video card currently and compatible motherboard, it's very likely that the 8800 GTX is not an AGP card.

While Nvidia stated they would still support AGP with their 8000 series cards, it's rare to see a card over an 8600 model running AGP due to transfer rates and the absurd thought that the AGP 8x transfer speed is even worth it for a card that powerful.

I would sincerely suggest either taking a picture of your card and posting it here (the 8800 GTX) or giving us the serial number so we can look up the card and see indefinately. There is no reason to purchase anything until you know for sure...and looking at pictures is not enough, I'm afraid, to be sure. Also, with the serial number (or pic), we can let you know if the power supply is enough...not all cards of any series require the same power.

I'm not implying his system has anything to do with what type of card the 8800 GTX is. I'm making a reference to provoke looking further into the new card to ensure it's compatible or not before dismissing it simply by looking at pictures on the internet.

yep agp

Dunno man, your biggest downfall atm is your PSU. I ran a 7600gt on that PSU and it worked fine, and i ran wow at nearly max with great FPS.

you have a 300W psu i believe, and that card says it requires a 350W psu with an 12V 18A rail.

So what you need to do next for us to help you is remove your PSU from your case, and take a picture of the sticker that shows the specific power outputs.

3.3V somanyA +5V somanyA +12V somanyA etc.