err.. the 9550 was not the card to own a year and a half ago. The 9800 pro was the card to own like three years ago. and pci-e is not going to be "required" for games any time soon. I would return that card you just bought and order something else off newegg depending on your specs. You could have gotten a 9550 for $36 on newegg plus $5 shipping.