Is the RX 550 GPU compatible with the HP 3048h Motherboard?

[Zatchsmayr]

I really need to upgrade from the Intel GMA x4500 graphics. Cpu is an Core 2 quad q9500.

 

[Lutfij]

The issue is not with your processor or the ram but rather by the motherboard and it's accompanying BIOS. It's already been established that prebuilt system's have a limiter installed by the Manufacturer to safeguard the company and the end user and in this case the lack of a UEFI BIOS environment will prevent you from dropping in a current gen GPU.

If you must look at a GPU upgrade, provided your PSU can power the pseudo upgrade, look at a GTX600 series(or equivalent).

In retrospect, if you're looking at a GPU upgrade for gaming, then at 1080p gaming or less you're best served with the GTX650 at most.

 

[Zatchsmayr]

The issue is not with your processor or the ram but rather by the motherboard and it's accompanying BIOS. It's already been established that prebuilt system's have a limiter installed by the Manufacturer to safeguard the company and the end user and in this case the lack of a UEFI BIOS environment will prevent you from dropping in a current gen GPU.

If you must look at a GPU upgrade, provided your PSU can power the pseudo upgrade, look at a GTX600 series(or equivalent).

In retrospect, if you're looking at a GPU upgrade for gaming, then at 1080p gaming or less you're best served with the GTX650 at most.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4RE5UR7417&cm_re=gtx_650-_-9SIA4RE5UR7417-_-Product
So something such as this?

 

[Lutfij]

You forgot to include the make and model of your PSU. Is the unit as old as your entire system? You would find a better deal on a used card off Ebay, IMHO.

 

[Zatchsmayr]

You forgot to include the make and model of your PSU. Is the unit as old as your entire system? You would find a better deal on a used card off Ebay, IMHO.

The power supply is 240w. Ive heard people using a 750ti on that. Would a 750ti work on the motherboard?