If I have to remove the graphics card from the bay so I can insert game discs to play them, doesn't this defeat the purpose of having the dual cards?
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Not really. The extra card is for the most intensive games and graphics processing. If you don't need dual cards, get the single configuration.
1450400
Is not necessary, because inside the mother board you can take the HDMI video output to connect to any HD screen, but if you wish can install an additional graphics card.
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I have found that it works best with the CD inserted. We just keep it in the cd drive unless we have to use it for something else. But the games are worth it. I have lots of slot cds and this is our favorite.
1944018
You can if you have the game on some other media, or if you plug in a DVD drive accessory to the unit.USB sticks work well for installing programs that need to be done, but when you dont have a disk and a dvd reader/writer to do it.Hope that is helpful. The machine is capable of loading SIM software, (the game, sims...) no problem and running them also.
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Hi there, Apart from static precautions.. ground yourself on the chassis of the pc.. just be care full when removing the video card.. there are sometimes small clip on the holder ( that's where the video card sits on the motherboard)that needs to be moved slightly to allow you to remove the card, just have a good look.. otherwise very simple.. unplug things that might get in the way.. then go for it..
843021
Typically newer computers have graphics cards already inserted in them so there would be no need for that port but my husband says that yes you can still remove the plastic cover if you want
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I am able to play everything I have on high settings with the installed card. I think there is an extra power supply for those cards that need it, but you would have to check the other motherboard specs to make sure it would be compatible.
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I don't think so - I don't see any expansion ports on the inside of the PC. I think you're stuck with the built-in graphics....
1325301
I use only hardware in my setup, but I believe to cd controllers are needed for optimum use do to the dual turntable screen.
389969
No problems at all. Just be sure you have an optical drive (CD, DVDS, or BD). You can't run the game without the disc in the drive.
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There are 'filler' areas that form a 'U' shaped area that runs down the middle and supports the game board while in storage. One could lift the filler areas and place extra decks in those I suppose. Or perhaps even dispose of these fillers altogether. So to answer your question, Yes.
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I just put one together and used the built in graphics chip but ... there was an open pcie 16 slot and the short pcie slot next to it that would be covered by the dual card is redundant. I would say all good but be careful about the height of the graphics card because there isn't a lot of extra room in the box.
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I personally completely replaced my original Graphics Card with this one (did not keep old card in unit), BUT I watched a YouTube video where they just added the updated newer card to their system. The new card would replace the PCI slot of the original card,,, and then plug the original card into the secondary PCI slot.
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The board does have onboard graphics capabilities, however only giving you a maximum of 1MB of shared video memory. If you are going to be doing any kind of gaming or graphics intensive applications (i.e. photo editing) you will need to invest a separate video card. So to answer the question, technically you can run it without a video card, but you will be quickly disappointed when you run out of video memory trying to play games or any graphics intensive processing.
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Sure. Most games use the hard disk. I know some required the disk to make sure you owned the game.
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No, the graphics card is integrated, i.e part of the motherboard, but you can always get an external video processor that can connect through USB port if you want to make machines with integrated graphics a game machine!
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Most sound cards use pcie slots and This board has 4 of those so you can have two graphics cards a sound card and still have one slot left over