PCi Express x16 Graphic cards.

[Tad Oxerd]

I have an HP pavilion a6213w Desktop PC.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documentSubCategory?tmp_rule=48897&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=3552348

I have a PCi Express x16 Expansion Slot.
I need to know what graphic cards are compatible with my computer. Or if it's possible.

Manufacturer's motherboard name: Asus M2N68-LA
HP/Compaq name: Narra2-GL8E
One PCI Express x16

And yes I do know I have an integrated graphic card. I just want to know if i can install a new graphic card via the PCi Express x16 expansion slot. And if i could, what graphic cards would be compatible.

 

[nand15ng]

to know if u have an integrated gpu, u must tell the name of your motherboard

if u have an x16 slot, u must check whether it is 2.0x16 or 3.0x16

then only we can tell

 

[nand15ng]

to know if u have an integrated gpu, u must tell the name of your motherboard

if u have an x16 slot, u must check whether it is 2.0x16 or 3.0x16

then only we can tell

 

[Tad Oxerd]

Updated info.

 

[atomicWAR]

well couple of questions...do you have room for a two slot card or only a single slot card (ie is there anything installed under your pcie slot)? Are you willing to replace your power supply?

 

[swilczak]

You don't have a whole lot of options unless you upgrade the power supply. You can put a NVidia gt 610, or a radeon 6570 in your computer safely with no power supply upgrade, however, you will have trouble playing modern games unless you are playing in a very low resolution. A radeon 7750 will work but it uses a bit too much power for your current power supply. Really any card is compatible if you are willing to get a better PSU, but a high end card would be a bottleneck with the processor you have. Adding something like the gt 610 or the 6570 will make your machine run better and play videos more smoothly.

 

[atomicWAR]

well depends on what card you want... but i suggest you get a seasonic PSU that is 400w and get a 7750 card (gddr 5 model). this should give you a boost in frame rate. you system will bottle neck this card some yes but i think its still a good choice.

 

[Tad Oxerd]

How high of psu? Also what cards is ok= (no crash) with with my processor. I'm willing to change psu but not processor.

I'm a noob, how can i check my current psu without opening my computer.

 

[atomicWAR]

400 watt to run a 7750..yours only has 300watts

 

[swilczak]

If you do have a 300w PSU then you don't need a PSU upgrade according to newegg.com's PSU calculator, you need 279 watts with your configuration plus a 7750. It still might be a good idea to upgrade it though since your PC is a few years old and the PSU performance degrades over time.

 

[atomicWAR]

If you do have a 300w PSU then you don't need a PSU upgrade according to newegg.com's PSU calculator, you need 279 watts with your configuration plus a 7750. It still might be a good idea to upgrade it though since your PC is a few years old and the PSU performance degrades over time.

mmmm not so fast. AMD say otherwise 400w for a 7750
http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/7000/7750/Pages/radeon-7750.aspx#3

 

[Tad Oxerd]

What psu is compatible with my computer? Or do i just buy a random 400 watt power supply at the local best buy?

 

[atomicWAR]

not a random one those get you in trouble. order online...get an seasonic, xfx, pc power and cooling or a corsair. i link some in my next post that would be good.

 

[atomicWAR]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151097 this would be a very solid PSU
or this one
http://www.compuvest.com/Desc.jsp?iid=1619324

 

[Tad Oxerd]

Ok Thanks. Check over what I'm about to do.
1. Buy 400W Seasonic SS-400ET 80 Plus Bronze ATX12V V2.2 Power Supply SS400ETBRONZE
2. Buy ASUS HD7750-1GD5-V2 AMD Radeon HD 7750 VGA 1 GB GDDR5 Graphics Card
3. Replace power supply
4. Add new graphic card
5. Done?

P.S. All of this is compatible with my computer?

 

[swilczak]

AMD says 400w recommended, the newegg calculator tells you the minimum, and besides saying that you need a 400 watt PSU is not specific enough because they come with different amperages, and different efficiencies. A corsair 430 watt will have more power than a cheap 600 watt PSU.

 

[atomicWAR]

Ok Thanks. Check over what I'm about to do.
1. Buy 400W Seasonic SS-400ET 80 Plus Bronze ATX12V V2.2 Power Supply SS400ETBRONZE
2. Buy ASUS HD7750-1GD5-V2 AMD Radeon HD 7750 VGA 1 GB GDDR5 Graphics Card
3. Replace power supply
4. Add new graphic card
5. Done?

P.S. All of this is compatible with my computer?

yep they are...should work great.

 

[atomicWAR]

AMD says 400w recommended, the newegg calculator tells you the minimum, and besides saying that you need a 400 watt PSU is not specific enough because they come with different amperages, and different efficiencies. A corsair 430 watt will have more power than a cheap 600 watt PSU.

fair enough but i never recommend or use cheap PSU's, ever...i just like to play it safe with PSUs as they can kill your system in a heart beat and getting extra wattage allows for capacitor wear.