Some questions about installing my new videocard

[ZenfoldorVGI]

ssj12 said:

ZenfoldorVGI said:

ssj12 said:

ZenfoldorVGI said:

Ok, I just built/devised a brand new gaming rig, and I got the VC in the mail, but I have some inqueries.

 

1. In one of the reviews for said card, somebody wrote this:

Cons: Not a con; just a reminder: don't forget to change the jumper on the card from PAL to NTSC.

What does he mean, and how do I "change the jumper"?

 

2. There is PCI express x16, and PCI express 2.0 x16. How do I know which one I have on my new computer?

 

3. I have on my computer:

unused/total

1/1 PCI express x1

1/1 PCI experss x16

1/2 PCI v 2.3

Question:

What is PCI v 2.3? Could I hook my videocard into it by mistake? How can I know which one to put my videocard in, by visually looking?

 

That's all for now.

 

 

1. umm..... not sure.

2. doesnt matter

3. a. typically white

    b. has a clamp on it

    c. the small one

 

Hmm, a clamp? So I should put the card in the big black one, which probably does, but possibly does not have a clamp, and it'll probably be the only one it fits in, anyway?

when you video card is placed in the correct way, fan down, it will be the only one that will fit. It is also the longest slot.