Hi and thanks for coming by.
Before reading, I want to say that I know quite a bit about computers, but I never got into this "older stuff" and can't find all the information I'd like. Also I have CPU-Z which tells you most things to know about your components. (Which is why I'm here).
I own a 2008 HP Touchsmart 600-1055 computer, and I play games. That's a problem.
I'm still not sure whats up with my motherboard, I dowloaded CPU-Z and checked.
(These are the results): https://gyazo.com/95242558a20527486d616cddcece4a41
After making some research, I found out that PEGATRON E60 motherboards (normally) have GeForce G200 Chipsets, CPU-Z says I have an nForce 730i, are we talking about the same things here? (I'm not sure what I can work with here).
HP Touchsmart 600-1055 (Pre-Built Computer): HP Support (Specs)
nForce 730i (Chipset): Nvidia Website
PEGATRON E60 (Motherboard): HP Support (Specs)
As the title says, I want to upgrade my GPU (Graphics/Video Card). I am unable to find much information about the PEGATRON E60 motherboard that it uses, so I don't know what is compatible (I'm not sure if it's LGA775, for example). I'm using a GeForce GT 230 ((not 230m), it came with the computer). For the upgrade, I want to buy another Nvidia Card, a EVGA GeForce GTX 960 (I know I'm not getting all the performance I could and I know that the PSU (Power Supply) might not be able to handle all that power but that's not the point, it's a small GPU by the way).
Link to GPU Specs: http://www.ncix.com/detail/evga-geforce-gtx-960-superclocked-b9-105442-1292.htm?affiliateid=7474144
I was unable to find much information about the GT 230, since it is not on Nvidia's main website. It used to be, but not anymore I guess. Here is some of it's specs I know: It has DisplayPort, it has a default clock of 1.5Mb, mine is 1Mb, age I guess.
Here's the CPU-Z result for my GPU: Gyazo Screenshot
(I'll buy a new computer from scratch soon, I just want better FPS performance for now, I can't deal with crap FPS anymore).
To the main question. Can I upgrade to this GPU (GTX 960) With my current Motherboard, if not, is my motherboard upgradeable?
REMINDER: I use an ALL-IN-ONE PC, I dont have a regular case.
If I forgot any information that would be necessary, let me know and I'll add it to the thread.
Before reading, I want to say that I know quite a bit about computers, but I never got into this "older stuff" and can't find all the information I'd like. Also I have CPU-Z which tells you most things to know about your components. (Which is why I'm here).
I own a 2008 HP Touchsmart 600-1055 computer, and I play games. That's a problem.
I'm still not sure whats up with my motherboard, I dowloaded CPU-Z and checked.
(These are the results): https://gyazo.com/95242558a20527486d616cddcece4a41
After making some research, I found out that PEGATRON E60 motherboards (normally) have GeForce G200 Chipsets, CPU-Z says I have an nForce 730i, are we talking about the same things here? (I'm not sure what I can work with here).
HP Touchsmart 600-1055 (Pre-Built Computer): HP Support (Specs)
nForce 730i (Chipset): Nvidia Website
PEGATRON E60 (Motherboard): HP Support (Specs)
As the title says, I want to upgrade my GPU (Graphics/Video Card). I am unable to find much information about the PEGATRON E60 motherboard that it uses, so I don't know what is compatible (I'm not sure if it's LGA775, for example). I'm using a GeForce GT 230 ((not 230m), it came with the computer). For the upgrade, I want to buy another Nvidia Card, a EVGA GeForce GTX 960 (I know I'm not getting all the performance I could and I know that the PSU (Power Supply) might not be able to handle all that power but that's not the point, it's a small GPU by the way).
Link to GPU Specs: http://www.ncix.com/detail/evga-geforce-gtx-960-superclocked-b9-105442-1292.htm?affiliateid=7474144
I was unable to find much information about the GT 230, since it is not on Nvidia's main website. It used to be, but not anymore I guess. Here is some of it's specs I know: It has DisplayPort, it has a default clock of 1.5Mb, mine is 1Mb, age I guess.
Here's the CPU-Z result for my GPU: Gyazo Screenshot
(I'll buy a new computer from scratch soon, I just want better FPS performance for now, I can't deal with crap FPS anymore).
To the main question. Can I upgrade to this GPU (GTX 960) With my current Motherboard, if not, is my motherboard upgradeable?
REMINDER: I use an ALL-IN-ONE PC, I dont have a regular case.
If I forgot any information that would be necessary, let me know and I'll add it to the thread.