Velchiv
03-08-2012 09:58 AM (6 days ago)
I bought a p7-1003w and want to install a GTX 550 TI (Fermi) Graphic card. Would the computer run it smoothly? or would it bottleneck? thanks.
Big_Dave
03-08-2012 11:34 AM (6 days ago)
Hi,

The NVIDIA GTX550 would probably fit depending on the actual dimensions of the card by a particular manufacturer. It's always good to do some measuring inside your PC to make sure that the card fits. Review this posted article. If you have room for a 9" card then you shouldn't have a problem but read the posted article carefully.

Bottleneck? There is always some bottleneck with ALL PC systems. It's just a matter of degree and tolerance. When you remove one bottleneck (say CPU) then I/O becomes the bottleneck.

Your PC only has a 250 watt power supply so that will needed to be upgraded for the NVIDIA 550TI. The Corsair CX500 should be sufficient for the NVIDIA 550 TI.

Run smoothly with what application is another question. What application are you concerned about?




Velchiv
03-08-2012 12:20 PM (6 days ago)
I am aware of the power supply. i just want to know if it will read the card with no problem since it has a built in HD Readon. I don't need to use both at same time and plan to turn off the ATI one. I just want to know if it will read the card with no issue and it supports the DDR5 Memory of the card.
Big_Dave
03-08-2012 02:16 PM (6 days ago)
Hi,

I don't see an issue with using the NVIDIA GTX 550 TI in your PC. MAny of the newer and faster video cards all use DDR5 memory.

There is a bios update available for your PC.

When the bios recognizes that there is a card in the PCI-E x16 slot then the on board video will be disabled.
Velchiv
03-08-2012 08:31 PM (6 days ago)
alright thank you for the information and the power supply recommendation.