Question Is there a way to find out if a graphic card will work before buying it

[Ann Welsh]

I am looking for a new graphic card for my HP Compaq 6300 SFF computer and I want to know if there was a place that could tell me if the card will work for what I need. When I got this computer I thought it would work but I guess the card is not good enough

 

[mgallo848]

Google "PC shops in my area", I'm sure you'll find one.

 

[Ann Welsh]

There is not one close to me. And I do not need a pc repair shop as I do not have an issue

 

[COLGeek]

There is not one close to me. And I do not need a pc repair shop as I do not have an issue

What you have is an older PC that can't meet the requirements of the game you mentioned due to using an integrated video adapter. Installing a dedicated video card, like the ones mentioned earlier in this thread, will resolve that deficiency.

There is nothing more we can do to assist you. Good luck.

 

[Ann Welsh]

Where do I install it atTHAtr IS THE *** QUESTION

 

[mgallo848]

I answered that question in my post on the first page.

 

[COLGeek]

this is a picture of my computer

https://imgur.com/pOvmjnx

View: https://imgur.com/pOvmjnx

You would install a video card into the black slot at the bottom of the picture you posted earlier.

 

[Ann Welsh]

There is npo place tohook it up

 

[COLGeek]

There is npo place tohook it up

Huh? Of course there is. You remove the slot cover screw and then slot cover and then you insert the new video card into the slot. You use the same screw you removed earlier to secure the video card. Your display/monitor is then connected to the port on the video card.

Where do you live, by the way?

 

[aquielisunari]

I am looking for a new graphic card for my HP Compaq 6300 SFF computer and I want to know if there was a place that could tell me if the card will work for what I need. When I got this computer I thought it would work but I guess the card is not good enough

Couple problems I see - It's a small form factor which means, it's smaller than your traditional PC and therefore aftermarket components are typically not going to work. Consider the 240W PSU in there that is shaped like an L. Traditional PSUs are square. Square block in a short L shape obviously won't work. The graphics card upgrade won't work because your PSU doesn't provide enough power, most likely. Which GFX card did you try?

In short I don't see a GFX upgrade path with that small business sff(small form factor)PC.

 

[aquielisunari]

mgallo848 - System RequirementsSystem PSU Limitation: 300W - is what that card says and the PSU in that PC is only offering 240W at most.

 

[COLGeek]

Let's not confuse matters any more than already on-going. The OEM PSU can certainly power a GT 1030 in this system, even if only rated at 240w. As long as an external PCIe connection is not needed to power the GPU, it is likely not an issue.

PSU ratings aside, this is not the issue at hand.