A AlxRsstr Solid State Member Messages 6 Nov 3, 2006 #1 I'm quite new to the inside of computers im more of a software person, but i was wondering if there is any way i can expand or alter my pci slot to be pcie x16. thanks.
I'm quite new to the inside of computers im more of a software person, but i was wondering if there is any way i can expand or alter my pci slot to be pcie x16. thanks.
M ^Mike^ Fully Optimized Messages 2,958 Nov 3, 2006 #2 no, you will have to order a new motherboard with the new pci x16 capabilities.
OP OP A AlxRsstr Solid State Member Messages 6 Nov 3, 2006 #3 would it just be the motherboard or anything else.
L lhuser Golden Master Messages 13,147 Nov 3, 2006 #4 Just the motherboard if you have a CPU socket fitting yours.
OP OP A AlxRsstr Solid State Member Messages 6 Nov 3, 2006 #5 is there any you could recommend cause i'm only good at putting together an not specs lol.
L lhuser Golden Master Messages 13,147 Nov 3, 2006 #6 Okay, well, do you know the CPU at least? Grap CPUz at www.cpuid.com
OP OP A AlxRsstr Solid State Member Messages 6 Nov 3, 2006 #9 not that i can see, honestly i dont know how to tell
Half Evil Golden Master Messages 16,076 Nov 3, 2006 #10 You will need to order a new motherboard. With that you will have to make sure that your socket chipsets and your ram type works. Do you know how to take a screen shot of your moniter screen? If you do, do that of the cpu-z.
You will need to order a new motherboard. With that you will have to make sure that your socket chipsets and your ram type works. Do you know how to take a screen shot of your moniter screen? If you do, do that of the cpu-z.
