Of Video Cards and Motherboards...

[N. Chapman]

the pci slots are actually at the bottom. the picture was taken upside down

[AMDDDA]

Then why is the dell thing right side up?

[Ferrari308guy]

Yeah, the slots are on the bottom, my bad, wasn't really paying attention when I took the pic.

Sorry, I'm a little lost here. Why do I need a new motherboard as well as a new case? Or vice versa.

[AMDDDA]

You won't need either, it's fine as long as you just put it in...
It may take some force, just keep pushing a little bit.

[Wii]

Dump that card and get an 8800GT or buy a new case. Even my HP case isn't THAT small

[Ferrari308guy]

You won't need either, it's fine as long as you just put it in...
It may take some force, just keep pushing a little bit.

I wish I could...

Becuase I don't have that second slot, I can't line the pins on the video card up with the PCI-E slot.

[N. Chapman]

plus doesn't the heat sink/fan for the CPU get in the way too?

[Ferrari308guy]

plus doesn't the heat sink/fan for the CPU get in the way too?

I was lucky, it fits, but it has like 2mm of clearance...It takes some tricky manuvering to get the card in there. But, like I said, I can't actually plug it in. So close, and yet so far  :-/.

[N. Chapman]

Yeah i'd go with new mobo and case for more breathing room. what kind of socket do you have? 775? Price range?

[Ferrari308guy]

Sorry, but what do you mean by 'socket'?

And yeah, you're right, the card actually would run into my air filter if it were to be installed. I don't know if that changes anything...

[Ferrari308guy]

Ok, I found what socket means

[AMDDDA]

Tell us what processor you have...

LGA 775 is what most motherboards for intel are, and that includes ALL core 2 processors, and some more series of 'em.

[Ferrari308guy]

It's an Intel PentiumD 820 with a Socket 775 LGA, so I suppose that's your answer  ;).

[AMDDDA]

Cha ching, socket LGA 775.

on newegg just select LGA 775 and then find a new mobo.

[Ferrari308guy]

Ok, is it possible that you could make a recommendation? I'm a little confused by all the motherboards out there. Do I need an Intel Chipset becuase I have an Intel processor? Or can I go Nvidia? What would be best for FSX?

Thanks for your help everybody.