2.1 PCI Compliation slot?

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i want to purchase the Diamond ATI x1300 256MB PCI slot video card for my computer, since i have an intel 845G 64MB integrated graphics card.

Diamond ATI x1300 256MB PCI Slot
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16814103016

i read in the requirements section and it says that i need a 2.1 PCI compliant slot? i dont even know if i have a 2.1 compliant slot. i know that i have PCI slots but im not sure if they are 2.1. also..how do i find out my power supply?

Requirements:
Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 FX
300 Watt power supply or higher
Super VGA or DVI-I compatible monitor
System Memory of 256 MB or higher
483 Watt power supply or higher
480 MB available hard disk space
2.1 PCI compliant slot
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

here's my mobo info...

Mobo:
manufactured by - ASUSTek Computer Inc
model - KIRIN-V REV 1.xx
chipset - intel i845G

BIOS:
Brand - Award Software Inc.
Version - ACPI BIOS Revision 1002
Date - 04/08/2003
 
Virtually all computers less than 10 years old have PCI 2.1 slots.

As for the power supply, open up your computer and look at it - the power rating should be printed somewhere. I really doubt that you have the required 483W, but then again, that requirement is just a random number and your system may work just fine with a weaker PSU.

If your current PSU is standard ATX, then just buy the ATI cad and try it - if it doesn't work, replace your PSU.
 
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