New video card, power supply upgrade

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• Need advice on the video card / power supply upgrade

  OK, first of all I am a novice to PC. But I have a HP pavilion a6600f. I wan to be able to play games like Battlefield BC2 but graphics integrated card wont cut it. I checked some info and found what motherboard I have. Its a FOXCONN Napa HP P/N. There is a link to the Board of Directors in case it might help you to answer my question. http://www.cnsunnyit.com/products/HP-motherboard-KJ383-69002_78.html

  This motherboard is a card like a GeForce 7800 GT or ATI X 1900? These cards are what is suggested as a Minimum for this game. Also maps would require me to get a 400W power supply. The power supply can be changed as well? All the answers you may have would be great. Also remember that I know very little in terms of pc in order to keep its simple for a simpleton like me. Thank you!

  Hi 223fmj,

  You came to the right place.

  Yes, you can update your graphics card. More than all that depends on ports inside your PC.  Depending on your motherboard (HP) card , you can install PCI Express x 16 graphics cards.

  Here is a link to instructions on the adding/replacing a video card in your PC:

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c01039210

  Here is a link to how to replace your power supply (with video):

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c01356113

  And here is a link to the page for your PC that received instructions from replacement/upgrade of the other parts on your PC:

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/documentSubCategory?tmp_rule=24311&tmp_task=useCategory&LC=en&DLC=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=3794742

  Let us know how it goes.

• Pavilion HPE H8-1121: Pavilion HPE H8-1121 - new graphics card + power supply does not start after screen HP (Revisited)

  I have the same problem as this post 2013!  Ouch. Pavilion HPE H8-1121 - new map chart + power supply, does not start after HP screen.

  I installed a new power supply (Seasonic 620W), which works well.  I also installed a GTX 660Ti last year and it was works fine as well.  I recently bought a ZOTAC GTX 970 and attempted to install it, but it will not go beyond the blue HP screen and I get the same code of beeps (1 long, 3 short), who, seems, suggests that the video is not initialized.

  My BIOS date is 2011.

  Where can I find an update for this?

  I'm also using Windows 10, which I found on the HP site is not tested on my model and would probably not favourable to good use.  Should I do back up to 7 or 8?  and then update the BIOS?  Y at - it a update for my BIOS and where can I find.

  In any case, I hope that this is a solution.  Again, this is not a bad machine to be 5 years old.

  Thanks for any help!

  If the video card that you have purchased dose not a legacy vBIOS it will never start. An update of the BIOS doesn't solve that.

  It is likely that your new video card has a vBIOS UEFI and that only is for the PC motherboards newer than yours which have a UEFI BIOS. Your motherboard has a legacy BIOS. 2012 is the year of model when the UEFI BIOS more or less became the de facto on motherboards standard.

  I return it for a refund. Find the candidate of video cards that support the old BIOS. It can be inherited only or switchable vBIOS (legacy or UEFI) vBIOS.  I suggest looking at the site of Sapphire Technology. ZoTac is not known to provide enough information about their video cards in the way. You upgrade a pre-built desktop PC and it's different and a little more difficult to set up a DIY PC. I looked at the site of Zotac and see that nothing is said about their video vBIOS cards.  I would return to the map.  Carefully read the specifications of the video card. A candidate for your motherboard card must have inherited vBIOS support or simply, it won't work.

  ZOTAC (they don't say anything about their product vBIOS)

  https://www.ZOTAC.com/us/product/graphics_card/GTX-970-amp-extreme-core

  Sapphire Technology

  http://www.sapphiretech.com/catapage_pd.asp?cataid=305&lang=eng

  Because you look at game with 4 GB cards. Take a look at the following map. It has a double vBIOS. legacy and UEFI. http://www.sapphiretech.com/productdetial.asp?pid=640A98CD-0CF0-4191-B75C-CA2800111ADB&lang=eng

  

• Pavilion NC768AA #ABA: HP Pavilion model. a6719f new video card with the new power supply?

  Hello!

  So, I won money to buy (hopefully) a new video card!

  However, I have a problem.

  I don't know which one to get!

  SO, someone please, please recommend a video card for intermediate level games.

  (My budget is less than $280)

  My PC has stock everything.

  Thus, it was purchased as it was when you would get everything first he.

  Yes, I need also a new power supply that is included with my budget.

  Thank you!

  Revionion, welcome to the forum.

  I'd be happy to help you in your choice.  The main problem is, recent video cards require UEFI in the motherboard instead of a standard BIOS to legacy.  HP didn't start using UEFI until mid-October 2012.  The latest maps not requiring UEFI were the series GTX 640.  However, MSI has made a card that has a VBIOS hybrid which can operate with a BIOS.  The best thing to do is to choose a video card you like and contact Technical Support from the manufacturer to ensure that it will work on your computer as it is almost 7 years old.  This will save you problems.  They are the experts on their cards.

  I like Corsair power supply units (PSU).  I suggest at least 500W.  This will give you plenty of power for any card that works in your computer.

  If you have any other questions, let me know.  I'll be happy to help you.

  Please click on the Thumbs up button '+' if I helped you and click on "Accept as Solution" If your problem is resolved.

• 550-153w Pavilion: new video card

  Hello, I want to get the ram dedidcated to my graphic card of 256 and its 128 right now. Ive read in another post on the forum that it would be better to get another (goo.gl/Z4F0f1). I was wondering what would be the best video card to get for this need.

  @ShepardPotato, welcome to the forum.

  The problem that you have with the upgrade the video card is the power supply unit (PSU).  It's only 180W.  Most new video cards require a minimum of 400 w to work properly.  You should check to see if a stanard ATX PSU will enter in the space provided for the existing power supply.  If there is enough space, this power supply should work.  You should get this one measures of the plug.

  When you upgrade the PSU, here is a video card that will make what you need.  If you need more information, you should contact the manufacturer's Technical Support.

  Please click on the button + Thumbs up if I helped you and click on accept as Solution If your problem is resolved.

• Pavilion a1540n Power Supply Upgrade

  I'm looking to upgrade my power supply (400w or greater) so that I can put in a new video card.  Known there for a replacement PS sources?  How easy is it TSE replace one of them?

  It's easy... Here is an article from HP technical support on a case that is very similar to yours:

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c01358091

  Basically,.

  Turn off the power and remove the side panel.

  Follow the wires of the power supply where they connect and lable them so that you know where they go - draw an image on paper to help remember you.

  Unplug the power inside the PC cables.

  Unscrew the 4 screws at the rear that hold the power supply to the case.

  Replace with a good ATX power supply. I would put in a power supply rated at 50 Watts higher than the required mark for the fancy video card you're shoving in you can even take the old power supply with you (if you buy in a store of the local computer). This way you can make sure all connectors that have used match and you will have enough connectors to all of your components.

  Insert the PSU and screw it with the 4 screws.

  Connect the cables, replace the side panel you and plug the power supply cord.

  Enjoy.

• New video card - no video

  Hi, I just bought one sucks tc - 105. My game performance was not satisfactory, and I tried upgrading the video card with something, I had to hang out. I installed it in the pcie slot hooked the monitor and start got no image. Tested the card on another machine, it still works. I was told, by a representative of acer, it's because the power supply could not handle the card. I bought a new power supply and a new video card. Installed both, still no picture. I thought that maybe there was a video conflict with the GPU "on edge". There is nothing in the bios on this subject. I don't know if it would be possible to remove it, but I don't know where find t. PC is brand new that he has had no time to get a defective pcie that according to me.

  I did some reading. It turns out that it was safe "boot mode" bios and options "launch the csm" necessary adjustments. New hardware is not recognized without the people.

• Pavilion Slimline s3120N will not recognize the new video card

  I can't get my computer to recognize and use a new video card. I tried 3 cards (GeForce 8400GS... cards 2different and Radeon HD 4550). The computer continues using the onboard video. For each card, I did the following:

  Go to configuration, advanced and changed the main graphics card 'on board' to 'PCI-E '.

  Saved and let the computer start.

  Stop and insert the new video card into the PCI-E slot

  Start the computer and installed the latest driver

  Computer restarts

  No matter what I do, it always uses the embedded video. I am running Windows 7 Home Premium. How can I use the PCI-E slot/video card? Any suggestions?

  I think that your problem may be the power supply unit (PSU).  The video card that you have installed require a minimum of 300W/350W.  The power supply of your computer is perhaps only 180W; 220W at the most.  You can check by opening the case and by reading the label on.  It's just too much difference for the card to function properly.

• New video card conflict?

  I just installed a Zotec GT240 video card in my pc m7650n. It is one of the few my 300w power supply will support so I don't want to give up on this to guickly.

  The problem is when I install my realtek sound devices 'missing '. I hear through my USB headset, but nothing in my speakers and no option to change the output device. I'm not showing any conflict in Control Panel. Try re-installing the drivers realtek just puts me a message that "microsoft UAA HD drivers must be present", even if they are already installed.

  If I pull back video card it comes down real easily so I wonder if the audio has covered somehow on the integrated graphical subsystem. I'm not a great player, but I would like to be able to occasionally run the sims 3.

  Any suggestions?

  Hello

  With the new video card installed, enter your bios menu (tap away at f1 or f10 when you start the PC - try f1 first).  Under the control of tab advanced which Onboard Audio is set to active.  If you need to make a change, press f10 and Yes to save the changes and see if that helped.

  Best wishes

  DP - K

• Install the new video card

  I have a HP Pavilion m7500y PC running Windows XP. I would like to install a new video card to display on both monitors. Installing a video card is possible with this machine? The card I have has a VGA, HDMI and a DVI input connection. If possible, do I need anything special to install and use this card? Thank you for your help.

  I wouldn't worry the food until the video card is selected.  Decide if a new power supply is needed.  Many new cards high power have a 'special' which will have all the power supplies.  According to the map, adapters for power fittings may come with the card.  A respected power supply name is Cosair, Antec, or Thermalake, but many are just as reliable at the best prices.

• New video card.

  Hello

  I have a desktop HP pavilion p6-2106 and I want a new video card, so I can play some of the games of "new".

  It doesn't have to be so I can't play evry thing on max settings but just low/medium with a decent pace so I'm looking for a decent videocard with a good price but I don't really know what is compatible with my PC.

  here is a link to the plug.

  hope someone knows a good map of video for a good price.

  Hello

  Try one of the video cards below.

  MSI NVIDIA GTX N750 TI and the MSI GTX N750 TF if cards are not available at Newegg then try Amazon or Tiger Direct. Be sure to get the exact model.

  You won't have to replace your power supply.

• Update video card/power

  Hello

  Ive bought a HP Pavilion Elite m9250f PC a few months back and now I'm looking to upgrade my video card/power. I'm not a gamer, enthusiast, but I enjoy playing some of the latest games. I currently have a 350W power supply if I'm not mistaken. I'm not a computer guru, so I came here to help.

  PC Specs

  Core 2 Quad Q6700 (K) clocked at 2.66 GHz

  Motherboard Asus IPIBL-LB

  Intel G33 Express

  4GB DDR2 800

  1000 GB SATA 7200 RPM (2 x 500 GB)

  NVIDIA GeForce 8600 gt

  Vista Home Premium 64-bit

  Ask yourself if this combination would work?

  http://www.Newegg.ca/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16817139006

  http://www.Newegg.ca/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16814130468

  Thank you

  Andy.

  Hey, these two would work in your system. You need to remove the existing card.

• SR5610F Compaq Presario Desktop - Power Supply Upgrade

  Currently, I have a stock SR5610F Desktop and I installed a new graphics card without realizing the low power supply. I wish to find a new power supply at least 350-400W PSU that can fit into this model of Tower.

  I'm having problems trying to find a suitable diet:

  1. it must be integrated into the tower itself.

  -I feel a bit stupid now, I forgot that the plate itself does not affect the power supply. -

  If anyone has any suggestions for a diet for this computer, help would be greatly appreciated (infinitely).

  -Drake

  This Corsair should work, but there are other choices.  It is a model single rail with 34 amps on the 12 volt bus.

  Regarding a new video card, this block of power SUPPLY Corsair will give you plenty of choice.

  Review the performance of NVIDIA specifications. Look at the specifications of strip memory bandwidth and level of DirectX support.

  How to replace a video card.

• Dell Dimension XPS 400/DXP051 Power Supply Upgrade

  I was wondering if I can buy a more powerful PSU of the store of the local computer or I have to order it through dell.  I've heard more of a technician that dell power supplies use different connectors or are of different size (to fit custom cases I guess) that what is considered to be a 'normal' PSU

  The reason for this upgrade is that I had to underclock my new video card a bit to prevent it from being such a huge drain on the PSU, and he distillers get an error everytimet the computer starts.

  
  

• New video card and memory for my laptop (1410-604)

  Hello

  I think of a new video card and an extra memory...
  What possibilities I have to upgrade my laptop (Satellite 1410-604).

  I checked my computer technical description:
  I think I can add an extra 256 MB SDRAM. But what video card?

  Koen

  Hello guys

  It s not possible to update the graphics card. You can't compare the desktop with a laptop PC. The graphics card on the laptop is a small chip that attaches to the motherboard.

  On the upgrade memory: you can upgrade the memory maximum. 512 MB (2x256MB). There are 2 slots available and these modules of memory are supported:
  PC2100 128 MB (PA3126U - 1 M 12)
  PC2100 256 MB (PA3127U - 1 M 25)