When buying a new video card, is the only compatibility issue the AGP/PCI/etc.?
Trying to upgrade my parents graphics card so they can hook up the computer to their new tv. Also, will a VGA/DVI out be as good in quality as HDMI? I dont want their new tv running subpar, but itd be nice to be able to buy a cheaper card.
Id post in a more appropriate subreddit, but im on my phone and dont know which would be appropriate. Thanks reddit!
Posted Mar 13, 2012, 2:37 AM UTC
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No. Power consumption is also a factor.
If you don't have a good enough power supply, some of the higher end cards won't work to their full potential.
Ah I see, Ive posted another comment because I realized the OP was unclear. A PCI-E X16 shouldnt take too much power though, right?
Thats just a type of port, which is pretty vague. Read the power requirements and see if they will work with your current power supply.
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