Compatibility Question

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  1. saifbukhari

    saifbukhari Geek Trainee

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    Hello Folks,

    Today i upgraded my machine from Intel to AMD and wanted to know if i can still user my previously bought XFX GT8600 512 MB DD3 Graphic card on the below motherboard and processor? any pro's and cons etc on this?

    Requesting your earliest response :)

    PC's configuration:
    Processor: AMD Athlon II X2 II X2 - 550 BE 3.1 GHz, 7MB, AM3
    MOBO: Gigabyte AMD 785G MA785GM-US2H 16x, 8 Ch. S, L, HDMi
    RAM: 2x2GB 667 Mhz Dynet
    HDD: 1 TB Seagate Sata
    SMPS:380/400 w Cooler master

    Saif
     
    saifbukhari, Jan 19, 2010
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  2. edijs

    edijs Programmer

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    Yes, you can use your 8600gt on this motherboard. a HD4xxx or a geforce g2xx would be by far a better card, though.
     
    edijs, Jan 19, 2010
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  3. Hyperion

    Hyperion Geek Trainee

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    Yes you can without a problem...consider getting a better card though :)
     
    Hyperion, Jan 19, 2010
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  4. saifbukhari

    saifbukhari Geek Trainee

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    Many Thanks Gentlement, i really appreciate your able advise :) Cheers!!!!
     
    saifbukhari, Jan 20, 2010
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  5. Dwarfer

    Dwarfer Guest

    :doh:
     
    Dwarfer, Feb 10, 2010
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