What is a dual width graphics card?

[Big Bang]

I wanted to know about a dual width graphics card. Can it fit on a single pcie x16 slot?

 

[clutchc]

Yes. It simply means that the card takes up 2 expansion openings. But only one PCIe X16 slot
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[Big Bang]

Yes. It simply means that the card takes up 2 expansion openings. But only one PCIe X16 slot

Thanks for the answer.Will a Galaxy Geforce GT 730 GC be compatible with my Motherboard ie MS-7525 (BostonL)
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[clutchc]

It will fit the slot, yes. But I can't guarantee operational success with an HP computer. HP has been know to 'lock' their BIOS so only certain cards can be used. Check around the HP forum to see if anybody has had success.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Yes, it's compatible, but if it's a dual-width card, the top PCI-Ex1 slot will be covered by the cooling shroud of the graphics card and unavailable.

-Wolf sends

Edit: Take clutchc's answer into account. Just because a card is physically compatible, does not necessarily mean it will work with all proprietary motherboards (off-the-shelf systems).

 

[Big Bang]

Yes, it's compatible, but if it's a dual-width card, the top PCI-Ex1 slot will be covered by the cooling shroud of the graphics card and unavailable.

-Wolf sends

I have no use of pcie x1 slot. Thanks for answer .

 

[Wolfshadw]

See my edit above.

 

[Big Bang]

It will fit the slot, yes. But I can't guarantee operational success with an HP computer. HP has been know to 'lock' their BIOS so only certain cards can be used. Check around the HP forum to see if anybody has had success.

I am currently having an ASUS Geforce 210 . I wanted to upgrade my GPU so that i can play directx 11 games at minimum settings. The Geforce 210 is working properly . I have used it for nearly 10 months without any problem.It didn't came with the pc. I bought it last year only.

 

[Big Bang]

Yes, it's compatible, but if it's a dual-width card, the top PCI-Ex1 slot will be covered by the cooling shroud of the graphics card and unavailable.

-Wolf sends

Edit: Take clutchc's answer into account. Just because a card is physically compatible, does not necessarily mean it will work with all proprietary motherboards (off-the-shelf systems).

See my edit above.

I am currently having an ASUS Geforce 210 . I wanted to upgrade my GPU so that i can play directx 11 games at minimum settings. The Geforce 210 is working properly . I have used it for nearly 10 months without any problem.It didn't came with the pc. I bought it last year only. Thats why I am thinking going for a Galaxy Geforce GT 730 DDR5.

 

[Wolfshadw]

At this point, if you know anyone who has a graphics card that you can try in your system, do that. Otherwise, the only recommendation we can give is to try it. If it works, great! If not, return the card and get most (if not all) of your money back.

-Wolf sends

 

[Big Bang]

At this point, if you know anyone who has a graphics card that you can try in your system, do that. Otherwise, the only recommendation we can give is to try it. If it works, great! If not, return the card and get most (if not all) of your money back.

-Wolf sends

I was looking to buy it from amazon.in. I was wandering that can i return it back?Anyways how much percent of chances are their that it would work properly that you think?

 

[Wolfshadw]

I have no idea what Amazon India's return policy is. I have no idea what percentage chance there is the card will work. This is information you can easily research for yourself by looking up Amazon.in's return policy and reviewing the HP forum as clutchc recommends.

-Wolf sends

 

[Big Bang]

It will fit the slot, yes. But I can't guarantee operational success with an HP computer. HP has been know to 'lock' their BIOS so only certain cards can be used. Check around the HP forum to see if anybody has had success.

Can it run on widnows 7 since its a directx v12 graphics card?

 

[Wolfshadw]

Yes, it will run on any typical Windows 7 system.
Yes, you still need to verify that it will work on your HP system (regardless of OS).

-Wolf sends

 

[Big Bang]

Yes, it will run on any typical Windows 7 system.
Yes, you still need to verify that it will work on your HP system (regardless of OS).

-Wolf sends

Thanks