{"id":936,"date":"2021-08-24T13:58:50","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T13:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/?p=936"},"modified":"2022-05-24T16:56:13","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T16:56:13","slug":"check-motherboard-compatibility-with-graphics-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/check-motherboard-compatibility-with-graphics-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check Motherboard Compatibility with Graphics Card?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Hopefully, in this GPU shortage dystopia, you have found a graphics card at its original MSRP.<\/p>\n
If so, then hooray for you!<\/p>\n
But now you may be wondering whether your new graphics card will work with your current motherboard setup or not? Or maybe how to check motherboard compatibility with graphic card whatsoever? Unfortunately, the answer to both of these questions is not as simple as you expect it to be. There is no such label that says, this particular graphics card will only work with this motherboard or its specific components. Graphics card compatibility with the motherboard depends on several factors, but if you want to learn about them, you will have to bear some patience and follow my lead.<\/p>\n
The simple answer to your burdening question on how to check motherboard compatibility with a graphic card will be to check whether your motherboard has a PCI express slot on it or not. Many PC cases have expansion slots on their motherboard but what you’re actually looking for is an x16 PCIe 4.0. It’s where you can actually fit in your latest GPU.<\/p>\n
We all want to upgrade our PC with the latest GPU now, don’t we?<\/p>\n
By the way, if you’re planning to build an advanced gaming PC for yourself, then here’s an article that can help you learn how to add an external GPU to your computer<\/a>.<\/p>\n Moving ahead, let’s learn what other factors influence a GPUs compatibility with the motherboard. So without further ado, let’s read on<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n At the end of the day, whichever compatible motherboard you buy, you need to make sure that graphics card must fit into the case. A tower pc case can be a very important component to your build, often one that is overlooked in terms of compatibility.<\/p>\n When choosing a GPU, there are three factors you need to look out for:<\/p>\n <\/p>\nM<\/strong>otherboard and Case Compatibility<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n