PCI Express x16 Graphics Card?

umm...i have a Nvideia Ge Force 6150 LE... i know its hecka old and umm... my slot says pci.... and i was wondering if this graphics card that i wanted to get will be compatible for my pci slot? cause im new at this video card stuff and i m not sure if its gonna fit or not...



heres the graphics card that i wanted to get

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8654262&type=product&id=1195600207509|||buy from newegg not Best Buy. Best buy is double the money for twice less card...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

If you were willing to pay that much for that crap card, then buy this...



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

You really need to open your case and check for any brand name on your motherboard and also look for any #'s and do a search for what type of slot you have exactly.... Research before you buy...|||eew... that card is a _terrible_ rip off! You should be able to get one of those for under $150. A 4850 would be a much better buy. If you are planning on spending that amount, get a 4870 - waaaaay more power than the 8800gts.



you need to know what your slot type is. if your machine is less than 4 years old it will probably be pci-e. if your machine is more than 4 years old, it may be agp. If you are really unlucky, it will be pci.



your motherboard manual will tell you what the slot type is.



If you dont have a manual you can google the motherboard model and it will tell you.



If you dont know the model number and dont have a manual then use http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php then look at mainboard-graphics



You need to know what your power supply capacity is. Low-end cards need 350watts or more. Mid range cards need 450 watts or more. High range and multi gpu will need considerably higher capacity power supplies.



Once you know these aspects, its really just a matter of deciding on your budget. You generally get what you pay for with gpu's.



Theres a good guide here

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best…



And benchmarks for cards here

http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/graph…