Upgrading Graphics Card

[YoonLee]

Someone has told me recently that my graphics card was un-upgradable. Could someone confirm this or say otherwise? Also, if upgradable, I would like to purchase a new graphics card if i can, so reccomendations would be well appreciated

PC Specs : http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-Slimline-s5600-Desktop-PC-series/4269980/model/4300362/document/c02479775/

 

[coozie7]

No, you can't upgrade the graphics, the motherboard has no PCI-Ex16 connector, without which you cannot install a graphics card that would be significantly better than the built in graphics currently available.

 

[YoonLee]

you are limited to low profile video cards (often low end) but you can certainly upgrade. Do you have a budget?

I don't really have a budget, but I would like one that will give me good quality for what its worth

 

[YoonLee]

actually the mobo has two PCI-e x1 slots so the cards below would work. Hardly gaming cards but it is a video upgrade.

On a side note - that mobo is an awful example of cost cutting by HP

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161354&cm_re=pci_express_x1%2ccard-_-14-161-354-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500299&cm_re=pci_express_x1%2ccard-_-14-500-299-_-Product

Would it be worth getting those graphics cards or just keeping what I have

 

[Karadjgne]

There are a few pci x1 video cards, and most are relatively low end, needing pcie x16 for the better cards, but if you Google 'pcie express x1 video card' you'll find a list

 

[YoonLee]

The cards I linked will allow you to better stream video or run two monitors. You can also play older PC games (2004 or before, think old xbox or PS2) or non demanding PC games (laptop friendly games).

If you are looking to run fairly modern PC games, you will need a better PC from the ground up.

Would it be better for me to get a new processor or getting one of those graphics cards. I'm looking for better all around pc performance

 

[YoonLee]

you will only be able to upgrade to the fastest CPU offered with that model

define "better all around pc performance". what programs are causing an issue for you

Just something to make my pc much smoother

 

[Karadjgne]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NTU468U/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1423869232&sr=8-2&keywords=phenom+ii+x6+1055t&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=51v5yV6vJNL&ref=plSrch http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LZKWVJW/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile#

About as good as you'll get on that mobo.
You may get cheaper on eBay, just make sure it's a 95w cpu, not the 125w versions. Also look into bumping the multiplier to get @ 3.2GHz if possible.