is a Dell pci slot compatable with a PCI 2 board

[drsturgillphd]

Dell OptiPlex 745. Has one pci slot and 3 pci express slots.
Will a new graphics card with PCI 2 fit the socket and the card work with Windows 7.

Looking to buy a Galaxy G610 PCI 2, 2GB, NAVIDIA, Board. It is Windows 7 compatible, but I was not sure if it can work with the Dell PCI socket

 

[Wolfshadw]

Please verify which version of the Optiplex 745 you have, MiniTower, Desktop, Small Form Factor, or Ultra Small Form Factor. The expansion slots you listed are do not match any of these computer configurations.

Dell OptiPlex 745 Tech Specs

-Wolf sends

 

[maxalge]

Dell OptiPlex 745. Has one pci slot and 3 pci express slots.
Will a new graphics card with PCI 2 fit the socket and the card work with Windows 7.

Looking to buy a Galaxy G610 PCI 2, 2GB, NAVIDIA, Board. It is Windows 7 compatible, but I was not sure if it can work with the Dell PCI socket

From looking at the spec sheets, looks like you only get 1 pci express 1.0a slot depending on the form factor of the dell - the ultra small form factor does not come with a pcie slot.


So if you have the space, then a 610 will fit onto the PCIE 1.0a slot.

Also we need to know the watts on your power supply the 610 requires at least a 300w unit.