Upgrading HP Pavillion's Graphics Card

azgeorge

azgeorge

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So I'm not to familiar with upgrading PC's, this is actually my first time. I want to upgrade the graphics card. I do some gaming and I really want to get my PC ready for Diablo 3 :D. I also want to run dual monitors. I'm not to sure on what to get. My budget is about $150. Maybe you guys can point me in the right direction?

I currently have a Hp Pavillion a6130n, got it in late 07'
Specs are:
Athlon 64 X2 (B) 5000+ 2.6 GHz (65W)
GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
400 GB Hard Drive
Windows Vista 32-bit
3072MB system memory
I'm not sure on the power supply, I checked the sticker and it said 240W, but is that really correct:confused:

Here is the product specification:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...0235/loc:2&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ca&product=3436817

Thanks!
 
Is installing a power supply rather easy? and would I need to update my cooling system as well? and whats the difference between raedon and nvidia?
 
Installing a power supply is really easy, all of the connectors are very clear and unique, so there is absolutely no fear of plugging the wrong cable into the wrong component. Your cooling system should be fine.

Radeon are the range of video cards produced by AMD (ATi) and are my personal favourite.
GeForce are the range of cards produced by nVidia.

Most people have a personal favourite preference, I go for ATi where as many others go for nVidia.
 
Ive got that video cards in one of my builds right now. It works really well. Ive got no complaints at all, which is why I recommended it.
 
When video cards refer to "384MB System Memory" as a requirement, what is that referring to? Is that RAM?
 
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