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Question posted by alanbarnes83236 on November 2nd, 2012

What Video Cards Should I Use

What video cards should i chouse from to up grade my system from on board video. I have 1 each PCI, PCI express, and PCI x16 slot open.

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on November 2nd, 2012 7:08 PM

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You can actually use video cards with PCI Express (PCIe) x16, PCIe x1, or regular PCI interface. There are many online shopping websites where you can purchase these video cards and this is the list:

You can also read its detailed features here: http://www.videocards.com/forums/showthread.php/10760-Gateway-DX4710-06-Card-Compatibility http://computershopper.com/desktops/reviews/gateway-dx4710-05

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8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 4

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