Video card and processor speed compatability.

[Tony]

Hello,

I just bought a video card (ASUS 9400) series for my 866mhz. Discovered it
was my motherboard and just bought a new computer.

My niece called and said she needs a video card for her 686mhz. The new ASUS
is recommended for "800 or higher". If the card fits (her motherboard
accepts AGP and the ASUS has two AGP slots for 3.3v or 1.5v), would there be
any harm in installing this card in a computer slower then recommended?

Thanks in advance,
Tony

 

[Stephan Grossklass]

Hello,

I just bought a video card (ASUS 9400) series for my 866mhz. Discovered it
was my motherboard and just bought a new computer.

My niece called and said she needs a video card for her 686mhz.

Which board?

The new ASUS
is recommended for "800 or higher". If the card fits (her motherboard
accepts AGP and the ASUS has two AGP slots for 3.3v or 1.5v), would there be
any harm in installing this card in a computer slower then recommended?

Generally, no. Depending on how power hungry the MX4000 is (not very, I
suppose, given it's very low end), not even potential AGP power supply
issues may occur. (If I interpret "686 MHz" as "866 MHz" and thus
PIII-866, this becomes very unlikely.) It would just be advisable to
uninstall the old card's drivers properly before installing the new one.

Stephan