Q: I currently have a GeForce 8500 GT (Made by PNY) http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3041056&CatId=1826 Will it be compatible with a Pci-e 2.0 slot? Will it hinder the FPS in video games?
A: It will work fine in PCI-e 1.1 x16 mode. If you need help choosing a good new card - this is for June, July should be out soon with GTX 260/280 and Radeon 4850/4870 updates. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/graphics-cards,1942-2.html I'd get the Radeon 2600XT. It uses GDDR3 memory and is faster than the 8600 GT GDDR3. The 256MB can be found for $50 after MIR http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=40000048+1069609641+1068309611&Description=2600xt&name=256MB&Order=PRICE 8600 GT GDDR3 (not GDDR2) 256MB is also a good choice http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=40000048+1068309611+1068409614&Description=8600+gt&name=GDDR3&Order=PRICE The 8500GT GDDR2 is a piece of crap but is OK for $50.