Graphics card question?

DMGrier

DMGrier

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Just curious guys (still learning computers) but currently in my computer I have a NVIDIA 8500 GT 512 MB graphics card and I want to upgrade to 1Ghz now if my computer has a extra slot should I just put in another 8500 GT or should I go out and buy two different 512 cards? I'm just asking because I was told that the 8500 GT was sh*ty for gaming. And I have never opened a computer before so is it hard to install another card saying I have a secound slot. Cause if it's beyound me I'm going to have to pay for someone else to do it. Thanks for any input.
 
First thing don't look at the hardware specs of the card, including the Video memory, to determine performance. The model of the card is by far the more important specication, I.E. the 8500gt. It isn't a very good video card regardless of the amount of memory it has. Added a second won't help things either. The 8800gt on the other hand is a great card; a 512mb 8800gt allows for no VRAM bottlenecks.

The processor on your board leads me to believe you definitely have a Pci-e x16 slot. That's good. It's a prerequisite to buying a good card these days.. Second to that is having an ample Power supply. That your PC is a pre-built HP, you probably don't have that, and you'll more than likely have to upgrade your PSU to get a good card. FYI, don't just look at wattage, the brand of the unit and the amperes on the +12v rail need to be high as well. If you need help, don't hesitate to ask. Last consideration is whether or not the rest of your components would bottleneck the card, which isn't an issue with your machine.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150252
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134037

P.S.. Not hard to install a graphics card at all. ;)
 
It's not hard, basically there are spots where only one type of plug fits, if it doesn't fit in easy don't force it. You can always reverse engineer it too, look at how your psu is already hooked up, and then do that with a different one, you only need to remove like 4 screws, and the psu will fit right in. Be sure that the PSU u buy fits in your case. Atx seems to be standard these days though. Not sure.
 
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