Question 1

is this card a mini express card?

Accepted Answer

It has extra brackets so the videocard will fit inside of "mini ATX cases" or slim ATX cases like my Dell 530s.

However, if you're looking for a "mini pci express" (laptop) videocard that's a completely different type of connector meant for use inside of laptops.

Question 2

I want to buy this video card for the ASUS AM1I-A AM1 Mini ITX Motherboard and it says it has a PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot for a VGA card. This says that it is PCIe 2.0 but doesn't have anything about the x4. Will this work with this motherboard?

Accepted Answer

This card will work on this board. While the slot is a shorter X4 size, the plastic that would prevent a larger card is missing, so a X16 card can still be used.

This is a low end card, that doesn't even need the bandwidth provided by an X4 slot. It will work fine. Be aware that it won't good good for much more than office and HTPC uses. Don't bother trying to play games at high setting or resolution

Question 3

Will this work in just a normal pci-express slot?

Accepted Answer

Yep, it will.  I have it running SimCity 5 and it's working just fine.  A good video card for the price.

Question 4

Can all three ports power a monitor at the same time?  For a three monitor setup?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I am running two 1600 x 1200 monitors and a 1080p projector simultaneously.

Question 5

How do I use the low profile brackets that come with this product?  I can see some disassembly required.

Accepted Answer

Total of 5 screws. One phillips head that connect the bracket to the board and the 4 on the external side of the bracket that you would secure your cable to. These are 3/16 or you can scratch them up with pliers

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