which one to buy to install HDMI port to my HP desktop w/ these specs?

[milkiss]

I want to install HDMI port on my desktop so that I can hook it up with TV and watch videos.

I do have a VGA outpout but since VGA doesn't support sound and my TV doesn't support sound from PC except via HDMI, I had to use a separate speaker.. but it's a pain in the butt because not only is there a limit on the projection of the sound but also the fact that I can't control the sound with my remote control isn't helping.


Can you please tell me which one I can use (possibly a link too, I have never done any of the physical installing on pc before except the linksys adapter for internet, so I need all the details I can get)?

I have HP desktop with
-windows 8
-AMD A8- 5600K APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics 3.60GHz
-RAM 8.00GB
-64 bit operating system, x64 based processor

Graphics Chipset: AMD Radeon HD 7560D
Graphics Bus Capability: PCI
Maximum Bus Setting: PCI
Memory type: DDR3
Memory size: 512 MB


(I listed the details because I read other posts that said what you can use will depend on the computer's spec)

Thank you so much!

 

[DiaSin]

What I would do is buy something like an AMD HD 6670 or 7750 and do a hybrid crossfire with the APU's integrated graphics. That will not only give you considerably more graphics power but will give you the additional ports you want.

 

[boju]

Hi,

For what you want (HDMI), a low powered graphics card upgrade using only the PCIe slot for power (disregarding supplementary power connectors) would be the way to go with your current power supply as you do have an extra expansion PCIe 3.0 slot.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/HD_7750/24.html

In the link above, the 7750 uses little power (max 43w) and should run with your power supply and system configuration.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121633

I would recommend upgrading your power supply though, HP psu's aren't very good and even though your power supply claims it can output a continuous 19amps @ 300w, you can bet sufficiency will be quite low . Minimum power requirement for the entire system configuration plus an Radeon 7750 would be reaching near borderline limits and possibly the power supply may deteriorate quickly over time.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=6146836&SID=1ba4mtnn80px2

Upgrading your power supply to quality unit above will guarantee reliability.

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If installing a graphics card, you will not be able to use both at the same time. The computer will automatically disable onboard video when an graphics card is installed.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&docname=c03531729#N427

Video graphics
Integrated Graphics
*Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed.

Supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards
Either integrated graphics or the PCI Express x16 slot are usable at one time; they are not usable concurrently

 

[BadPeteNo]

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&docname=c03531729#N427

Video graphics
Integrated Graphics
*Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed.

Supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards
Either integrated graphics or the PCI Express x16 slot are usable at one time; they are not usable concurrently

I'm a bit confused here. When did the OP say what the model of his PC was? According to an AMD rep I spoke to last week, you can use both integrated APU graphics and output from a dual graphics compatible card if you disable dual mode.

I don't have a lot of faith in HP, and I wouldn't doubt that they'd lock that feature, but without knowing the model number of the PC, it's impossible to say. Also, we have no way of knowing what his PSU can or can't do.

If you take a look at THIS LINK you can check out the dual graphics cards intended to pair with this APU. The 6670 and 7750 are NOT on the list. That doesn't mean they won't work, it just means they aren't recommended.

I won't give any absolute advice without knowing the PC's model number, but here's my gut response.

If you purchase this 6570 CARD for half the price of the one boju suggests, you can combine the power of your APU with it for a boost. I don't care how lame your power supply is, it SHOULD be able to handle this. I'd be more than happy to confirm that if you provide the PC's model number.

I imagine you're not doing any gaming with this as it's not really powerful enough to begin with, so I'm only addressing the cheapest way to get HDMI out with sound and still get video to your monitor.

Please note you'll have to tell windows to switch sound output to the tv and the computer speakers at different times. The easiest way is to select the device you want on the first page of the sound options in the control panel and switch it back when you're done.

As far as installing a GPU, it's very simple. Modern computers plug together like legos.
1) power down and unplug the power cable
2) open the side pannel
3) remove the slot cover
4) plug in the card
5) close the case
6) plug in both displays
7) power up the system
8) update the drivers from the card's website or the disk (preferably the website-- note, most cards will work without this step but it's still highly recommended)
9) feel pride and smile

Here are some helpful images

Your computer probably has several expansion slots. The video card goes into the one that looks like THIS.

NOTE: USUALLY this is the top slot, but HP likes to put their boards in upside down sometimes for reasons I don't understand. If this is the case, it will be the bottom slot. Either way, it's the slot CLOSEST to the processor (easily identified as the thing with the big fan roughly in the middle). If it's below all of the slots, you have one of HP's upsidedownie jobbies.

If you really don't believe me that it's that easy, just look at this adorable little guy installing a graphics card without even looking.

Not trying to tease, I just couldn't resist the extreme cuteness of that pic. Please reply with your model number and I'll confirm my advice is sound.

 

[boju]

because at the time of posting HP only had one model referring his system specs, an AMD A8 5600K APU with integrated Radeon HD 7560D using 300w psu.

Manual states cannot.

 

[progyadeep]

Hi milkiss.
So I understand that you could connect your PC (which has/had only a VGA video output) to your HDMI HD TV except that you coudn't get the audio through the TV. I have the same provisions - A PC without an HDMI port and an HDMI HD TV (Samsung). However, I tried and failed to connect my PC to TV. Can you please tell me how you did it? It'd be of great help. Thanks. 🙂

 

[boju]

His TV probably had Dsub VGA input, this thread is old so he's probably moved on to proper HDMI support by now.

Dsub to HDMI requires an active converter (passive will not work), as in powered to change one video standard to another, analogue to digital. Its more hassle than it's worth. Better off getting a budget graphics card for your needs with HDMI.

 

[boju]

If you have DVI-I or -D on your graphics card, you can get DVI to HDMI cables easily enough. Though sound will still need to come from elsewhere.

 

[progyadeep]

If you have DVI-I or -D on your graphics card, you can get DVI to HDMI cables easily enough. Though sound will still need to come from elsewhere.

Ok. Thanks boju. Sadly, I don't have a graphics card. I survive on the in built intel HD graphics with VRAM of 256 MB :'-|