Will a graphics card built for vista work on xp

[joshbre_1994]

I just got a new pc, its got a xp OS. just looking at an Nvidea 9400gt 1Gb card, but it says built for vista. will it still work with Windows XP?
cheers guys

 

[IH8U]

Short answer yes. Just be sure to download the XP drivers from nVidia's site.

 

[joshbre_1994]

ok so the driver disc that comes with wont work?

 

[joshbre_1994]

and how do i know which drivers i need

 

[joshbre_1994]

oh and thnx heaps duddee

 

[Mousemonkey]

ok so the driver disc that comes with wont work?

It should do but they won't be the latest.

and how do i know which drivers i need

Download from here. http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_191.07_whql.html

 

[joshbre_1994]

will that work 4 dis? http://www.computeronline.com.au/products.php?C_ID=8&S_ID=125&PROD=22038 cheers man

 

[Mousemonkey]

I'm using that driver on an 8400GS and a 9500GT, so as that's sort of in the middle I'd say yes.

 

[joshbre_1994]

alright sweet thnx heaps guys,
GO ROSSIE

 

[Mousemonkey]

GO ROSSIE

 

[joshbre_1994]

oh and also guys, i no how to install it, im just wondering if when i install it will it still start up and go to windows normally? if not do i just put the disc in and it will run???
cheers guys

 

[Mousemonkey]

oh and also guys, i no how to install it, im just wondering if when i install it will it still start up and go to windows normally?

Yes, then go here :- http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us, get the latest drivers (191.07), install, and you should be good to go.