How and why to a graphics card?

I recently bought a new windows 7 Desktop HP Envy 700 - 215xt without a graphics card.  Wish I had now. So, it comes with audio embedded and integrated intel Hd Graphics.  What I would find that fits this office that comes with a 300 Watt power supply.  And I have to change anything in the BIOS?  Appreciate any thoughts.

Green1322, welcome to the forum.

The problem you are having is to find a video card that will be much better than the embedded video using the 300W power supply unit (PSU).  Most newer cards of mid-level require at least 400W to work properly.  I normally recommend at least 500W.  This will give you room future upgrades, as well.  I like the OCZ and Corsair PSU.

As for the video card, you should buy one that is 9 "in length or less.  The best way to know if it will fit is to create a cardboard template and insert it into the space for the card.  If the card has some additional power connectors, you must add at least one inch for the cables.  I love EVGA, Sapphire, XFX and PNY in that order.  The card must be PCI Express x 16.  When you install a discrete video card integrated video is automatically disabled.  Therefore, you don't have to change the BIOS.

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