Graphics Card

[imroberts]

Is the following product likely to have any issues running in an Acer Aspire T180 system?

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=368284

Am I right in assuming this card doesn't require a separate PCI-E power connector? (Not sure if my machine has one but can't be bothered to check so I'll check if the card needs one )

[Lucio]

I'm fairly sure that card will need a PCI-e power connector and as for whether or not your system will support it depends entirely on whether your PSU is meaty enough for the job.

[Lee H]

The rear of the card is devoid of a 6-pin power connection found on the higher-end series of cards as it gets all it's power it requires from the PCI-E x16 graphical interface.

As such, you do not require the PCI-E power connection for this card as the recent shrink down to the 90nm process meant a reduction in heat generated, hence the passive cooler and also less power being required.

Best Regards,

[imroberts]

The rear of the card is devoid of a 6-pin power connection found on the higher-end series of cards as it gets all it's power it requires from the PCI-E x16 graphical interface.

As such, you do not require the PCI-E power connection for this card as the recent shrink down to the 90nm process meant a reduction in heat generated, hence the passive cooler and also less power being required.

Best Regards,

Excellent. Saves me having to check my PSU before I order hopefully the lower power consumption means I'm less likely to have power issues too.

I'll get that ordered this lunchtime

[imroberts]

Ordered many thanks for the advice