Author Topic: Want to upgrade computer (Read 1979 times)

devildogelite · May 31, 2009, 09:29:46 PM

I want to update the graphics card on my computer but i have no idea how to go about doing so. If you guys have any reccomendations as to which product I should use or any websites that would be helpful I would greatly appreciate it.

Edit: The graphics card it currently has is a Nvidia GeForce 9600 GS
Also how would I go about finding the information on the motherboard

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General Nick · May 31, 2009, 09:32:29 PM

Right click Desktop, click Personalize, and click Display Settings. In the middle it will say what graphics you have.

Also, we need a budget and specs of your motherboard (To tell what type the graphics will have to be), but I'm guessing you have something high-end in motherboards being you have 8 GB RAM and 2.5 GHz Quad Core.

Marcem · May 31, 2009, 09:58:46 PM

I would think he would have a PCI Express 16x 2.0

Inv3rted · May 31, 2009, 09:59:58 PM

Do you know what power supply unit you have, and its wattage?

devildogelite · May 31, 2009, 10:08:29 PM

Quote from: Inv3rted on May 31, 2009, 09:59:58 PM

Do you know what power supply unit you have, and its wattage?

How do I find that?

Inv3rted · May 31, 2009, 10:11:46 PM

Open up your computer, and look for a large box about 6" x 5" x 4". Try and find a sticker on there, and post what it says.

I did some research, and the 9600 GS uses a PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot, so you should be able to upgrade to a better one, provided your power supply has enough wattage and is of the standard ATX type.

Marcem · May 31, 2009, 10:12:36 PM

It's on the other side you put the power cord in.

devildogelite · May 31, 2009, 10:25:43 PM

it says AC input 47-63hz 100-127V/10A
200-240V/5A
Is that what you need?

Inv3rted · May 31, 2009, 10:30:46 PM

Try and find the wattage of it.

devildogelite · May 31, 2009, 10:33:42 PM

ok it says
12va&12vb shall not exceed 300w
350w max output

Inv3rted · May 31, 2009, 10:36:42 PM

That's kinda on the low side, what GPU were you thinking of getting?

devildogelite · May 31, 2009, 10:38:03 PM

I dont really know, I was just hoping to upgrade it. From what I read my graphics card was on the lower end of the performance scale.
EDIT: Would it be possible to upgrade power supply without spending lots of money

crazyninjaman · May 31, 2009, 10:39:32 PM

Here are some internet sites
www.tigerdirect.com
www.ewiz.com
www.newegg.com
good luck on finding a new GPU

Inv3rted · May 31, 2009, 10:57:24 PM

You know, I'm wondering how you can support that GPU and that processor and that much RAM on 350 watts...

devildogelite · May 31, 2009, 11:11:01 PM

The computer is a HPm9515y so, I guess it works because theres more of them out there. So would I be able to buy a new power supply?