# Computer Experts - Assistance Pls

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**Created:** [November 29, 2011, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-experts-assistance-pls/261522 "2011-11-29T11:42:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\
**Post date:** [November 29, 2011, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/computer-experts-assistance-pls/261522/13 "2011-11-29T14:42:18Z")

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> [@My Spec V Turbo Install (NO 56k) \*\*Finished Write Up\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-spec-v-turbo-install-no-56k-finished-write-up/44151/68):
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> Had pretty much all the same issues you’re facing with my dinosaur when trying to run SW and large assemblies as I was running off the embedded graphics chip in the motherboard. Installed a dedicated graphics card thanks to Shady and 99% of the issues were resolved. Still not 100% perfect but far more tolerable, and my PC is far more feeble in comparison to what you are working with.
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> 100% outside, non-expert opinion.

Thanks. I figured after an hour of research I’d have a handle on this but there’s still a zillion questions. Growing respect for these computer nerd superstar people.

> [@Alpine"](#):
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> Replace everything and it should be okay.

Normally I would agree but business expense cheapness trumps coolness.

> [@She can has the sex with a 14 yr old and get away with it?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/she-can-has-the-sex-with-a-14-yr-old-and-get-away-with-it/46903/4):
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> Pretty much any invidia card will work fine with the chipset, I wouldnt worry to much about it. You could even run an amd/ati based card and it would work ok.

Figured that was the case. I wish there was an easy way to confirm. Newegg is reluctant to except returns on this kind of stuff.

I assume PCIE 2.1 works with PCIE 1, just like PCIE 2.0 does?

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