Hp Pavillion a1640n upgrade help
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ceewi1
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AFAIK There's no SLI or Crossfire support on that system, so you're limited to a single video card. The 8800GTX is the best single video card available now. This leaves plenty of money left over for your PSU, but it's not necessary to spend it all. The Corsair HX520W is a great quality PSU that's more than sufficient for that system with a single 8800GTX.
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So if I were to buy this $500 graphic card and this $100 PSU I would be able to insert this into my computer and play some crazy games with high FPS!?
I curious as to know how did you know these were compatable with my motherboard? or is there not such thing with these products.
I curious as to know how did you know these were compatable with my motherboard? or is there not such thing with these products.
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chupacabra
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I would suggest you to get the 8800gtx, corsair psu and maybe a new case/better heatsink/fans cuz it'll overheat like mad
I don't know the spec. for your HP. But I think you should check 2 things before you first.
1. Is the GPU with APG slot or PCI-E slot.
2. What type of PSU is current using? ATX or mATX and is it 20 pins/ 24 pins?
answer
1. I have a PCI-E X16
2. I cannot find it how would I find it? My ram has 240 pins
1. Is the GPU with APG slot or PCI-E slot.
2. What type of PSU is current using? ATX or mATX and is it 20 pins/ 24 pins?
answer
1. I have a PCI-E X16
2. I cannot find it how would I find it? My ram has 240 pins
depends what type of mobo ya got, im guessing 24 pin. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703006
and video card... 8800GTX
and video card... 8800GTX
here is my PSU
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=203270716&loc=101
I don't see a reason to get a higher watt system, but I understand about the lack of airflow in my case.
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=203270716&loc=101
I don't see a reason to get a higher watt system, but I understand about the lack of airflow in my case.
cryption
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the CPU is a C2D. With a video card alone you'll be fine. I am using the HP power supply and am not having any troubles, of course I'm only running a 7900 on mine. Also your HP has an Asus manufactured ATX motherboard. And the cases have pretty good airflow too, I'm really surprised when I got mine.
My cpu is C2D as well. (i'm assuming that C2D is Core 2 Duo Processor). I notice that your using HP Power Supply and is not having any problems with the air flow. With the nVidia geforce 7900gs being 256mb of video memory doesn't fit my need. I want something 512 or 756mb with a better Power Supply and knowing if I do change it will the airflow slow or hurt my computer.