PCI-express question

[pbmaster]

Would it be safe to say that a pre-built PC that is less than 6 months old has a PCI-E slot instead of AGP?

[erocker]

Without any other information I'd say 95% chance it's PCI-E if it's coming from a big brand. If it was built by a local shop, and if it's very inexpensive I'd put the chance at 75% it's PCI-E. Guesstimated percentages of course.;)

[dark2099]

If it is prebuilt is has a part number, it has a part number it probably has a webpage with the specs. Try googling it.

[pbmaster]

Ha thanks. I was pretty sure, I don't have any more information to give either and my buddy said he's not looking at the mobo right now so....

We're trying to get him a video card that will play CoD4 ok.

[mrhuggles]

no, but if its LGA775, or socket 939, there is a good chance it is. [or is onboard and you dont get a port at all haw! why?

you prolly do, you should check befor buying anything tho.

[hat]

Open it and look? :/

[MKmods]

there is another option... It may have neither a PCI-E or an AGP.

[pbmaster]

Open it and look? :/

This question was answered in my first reply: He said he's not going to look at the mobo now.

Of course he's going to look before actually buying anything, I was just asking as a general question.

[sneekypeet]

The real issue here is can the PSU on the OEM handle his card of choice....be sure to look there too prior to purchase!

[hat]

This question was answered in my first reply: He said he's not going to look at the mobo now.

Of course he's going to look before actually buying anything, I was just asking as a general question.

cpu-z?

[smig]

he can buy both cards and see which one fits better :p
or using any tool that will say what mobo is it.

[Darknova]

there is another option... It may have neither a PCI-E or an AGP.

Exactly, depending on the system, it may STILL be using PCI. I've seen that in a number of lower-end pre-built PCs.