Recent content by RoseRodent

I knew this would throw up more questions than it did answers! I received the 3450 and the short version is that it works. The long version is, it did need a power plug in it. That wasn't a total dealbreaker because it does fit the one plug I had left over, but I had to take another PCI card...

Thanks, 3450 it is and fingers crossed. Thanks for putting up with me - I'll be back when I get onto my project PC. Start running now!! :lol:

OK, new update, I don't have anything left over from the power supply unless you count one 4-pin plug which is lined up for fitting a second HDD in there. It probably wouldn't reach even if it was any good for the job. I doubt that extensions and splitters and all is a sensible idea because it's...

Thanks, didn't spot that. My husband may want to play a few different games, but then those may be outside the spec of the other components so I think we'll stick with just making it play Sims 3 and be done with it. I'll come back and let you know if we make it work in our price range.

Thanks for the info, couple of things to follow up then, as someone who really isn't a gamer (I've played a grand total of 3 games in my life!) what am I looking for on a game to know if it needs SM3 or OpenGL? It's not something I've ever seen on the system spec, only things like RAM, OS...

I've read everything from "all 8x are compatible with 4x slots" to a number of complex voltage-related replies to "it depends" with no further information upon what it depends! I'm really hoping someone can give me a final answer related to this particualr set-up. It's for a 2003 PC so stuff is...