Question 1

Is this a good GPU for playing minecraft/Streaming computer?

Accepted Answer

This is a great graphics card playing fairly basic games/streaming video.  I've had no real problems playing Minecraft and basic steam games, and even modern shooters like Battlefireld 4 and COD Ghosts.  While it can't really handle those on high settings, on low/med I don't have any problems.  I paid over twice for a graphics card that blew and this was originally my "oh crap I need a graphics card and I'm poor" alternative, but since it hasn't had any problems with anything I've thrown at it, I've kept it and haven't bought a new one.  Hope that answers your questions.

Question 2

is this compatable with toshiba sat. c855d and ddr3 ram? and also will it stop the lag on games like gmod and minecraft?

Accepted Answer

No, it's a desktop card. It won't fit in a laptop so the second part of your question doesn't apply however in case others read this I wouldn't recommend this card for gamers. Just OC'ing it a bit makes it unstable.

Question 3

I need a good video card for games, is this compatible with a HP Pavilion 500-123w? I already know I will need a new power supply to use this card if I get it.

Accepted Answer

Yes, that video card should work fine in that computer (as long as, like you said, you up the power supply).  Based on the motherboard specs I found for that model though, the PCI-E slot is only 2.0 where this card supports 3.0, but this card should be backward compatible with the 2.0 slot.  Hope that helps.

Question 4

Is the GT640 video card compatible with Windows 8.1?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 5

will this card work with 330w psu?

Accepted Answer

The card doesn't need a separate ps plug, so should work with it.  I'm using a 400 watt on my i5, 8G system with no problems.  The card is working well.

Question 6

Does this card fit inside small case like Bitfenix Prodigy?

Accepted Answer

From pictures I pulled up of the Prodigy, it looks like this will fit in the case, but barely. You might find the fan casing and the hard drive bay in your case almost touching. We use it in a lot of not-large Optiplex machines, and there is still plenty of room.

Question 7

This card will support a three monitor setup correct?

Accepted Answer

I haven't tried, but I read somewhere that you can do 3 monitors because of the three outputs in the card.

Question 8

Do you have to run the install disk, or will windows 7 64 find it?

Accepted Answer

Assuming the new card has not been installed...To prevent Windows update WDM drivers auto install conflicts with the NVidia's retail drivers on the disk, is to download the most recent non-beta drive package for your GT 640 card matching your system to the desktop.

Assuming no previous NVidia versions of graphics cards or drivers are still installed, disable all network connections shutdown, install the graphics card, boot and then cancel Windows hardware installer, wait till it finishes.  Reboot, Run the NVidia driver package installer you had downloaded following the guide.

Question 9

will it be compatible with my windows7 32-bit OS?how do i put it inside my cpu?are there any system requirements?

Accepted Answer

This video card fits into a motherboard with a PCI Express slot.  Check your motherboard for one of those.  As long as it has a PCI Express slot, this video card should work.  You can google a picture or check the manual for your motherboard if you are not sure what to look for.

Question 10

Will this card work with an eMachine ET1161-07 desktop?

Accepted Answer

Technically it should work, but this card might be overkill for your system. (Which from the specs looks to be PCI Express 1.0) You should be comfortable troubleshooting PC Hardware if something goes wrong. A variety of things could cause issues. Is your OS clean? Is your power supply able to handle extra video card? Do you have any other cards which might physically block the new card (This particular card requires 2 slots. I found this out the hard way).

Having said all that, 80% chance you should be able to use this card with your ET1161. Good luck!

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