Do some video cards single work for some computers?

My friend is getting a unknown video card and is getting rid of his video card and he has a dell. Can i use that video card on my computer (a compaq)?

Answer:
yah you should enjoy no problem just net sure you have the right slot it requires( PCIe, AGP,PCI) and trademark sure its compatible with your copy of windows.

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depends on your windows
Yes. The card must be compatible beside your motherboard.
Computers have different slots for video cards.
AGP
PCI
PCI-Express
As logn as it is the card match the slot you have, nearby should be no problem.
As long as your motherboard and his card are the same bus type It will work for you. Either PCI, AGP or PCIe.

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