NVidia GTX 480

nathanf534 · Post by **nathanf534** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:31 pm

I just recently obtained an NVidia GTX 480 for free, and am wondering what is required to run it. Other than a power supply with enough power (I think they say 600W minimum) do you know of any special requirements the computer/motherboard needs to run it? I only own a laptop, but I might be able to get a 2-4 year old desktop for free, so I want to know if that will be able to run it (not sure of the specs yet, but it probably has an integrated graphics card), I don't really want to spend any money on this.

Insomniacp · Post by **Insomniacp** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:38 pm

make sure that you have a pci-e slot, pending which kind of video card you got. Just make sure the mother board has a matching slot and you are good to go. there are also different pci-e slots, it is prolly pci-e 2.0. google should be able to get all the specs you need to determine your slot and what slot is required for the video card.

nathanf534 · Post by **nathanf534** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:42 pm

So basically as long as it fits in the motherboard, it should run? It doesn't matter if the motherboard has an integrated graphics card?

Insomniacp · Post by **Insomniacp** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:46 pm

Correct. Just about every motherboard has on board integrated graphics. Adding a video card simply disables on board and uses external. You may need a specific power supply pin (some are 6 pin) for it, though I am not sure they do that any more. Check and see if it needs its own power connection and make sure the power supply has one or you can get a converter to it.