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Mobo compatibility

Gonzovision · 2008-09-21 11:55:11

Hey guys just question. Thinking of getting one of these http://www.dabs.ie/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=56W8&CategorySelectedId=11143&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11143,51000000 with a hd4870. My question is I have an e6600 with 1066fsb but the mobo supports 1333. Do I need a new processor or will the hd4870 work in a PCI…

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21-09-2008 12:55pm

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Gonzovision

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Hey guys just question. Thinking of getting one of these http://www.dabs.ie/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=56W8&CategorySelectedId=11143&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11143,51000000 with a hd4870. My question is I have an e6600 with 1066fsb but the mobo supports 1333. Do I need a new processor or will the hd4870 work in a PCI express x16 slot on my existing mobo.

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#2 21-09-2008 7:10pm
AlmightyCushion

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Your processor and 4870 will work in that no bother.

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#3 21-09-2008 7:54pm
Gonzovision

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Excellent. Thanks AC

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