Unsure How to Upgrade Graphics on new PC

[bright1eyed]

I just purchased a media center HP not realizing the integrated graphics card(Intel 900) it runs sucks(essentially) and I want to upgrade so I can play 3D games at decent resolutions. But Im not sure how or what I need, could someone guide me? Here are the full specs for my new PC.

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=320291&pfp=cat3

 

[mgoldb2]

I just purchased a media center HP not realizing the integrated graphics card(Intel 900) it runs sucks(essentially) and I want to upgrade so I can play 3D games at decent resolutions. But Im not sure how or what I need, could someone guide me? Here are the full specs for my new PC.

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=320291&pfp=cat3

No where on that page does it say if it has a Agp slot or PCI-E. Do you know if it has a agp slot or a PCI-E slot. If it does not have either then your upgrade options very limited.

 

[The_Other_One]

I bet it has an AGP slot... There might be something on HP.com...

 

[bright1eyed]

Hp.com said it had one PCI and one PCI Express, no AGP. Please verify though Im unsure I want to be sure: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?lc=en&cc=us&docname=c00385631#N10033

If it contains these slots do I just need a new graphics card? If so, on a limited budget, what would you recommend?

Thanks for all the help!

 

[TheChef]

Yeah, a new video card would be the way to go. 3D games covers a wide spectrum. Are we talking latest games or ones from a year or 2 back?

 

[mgoldb2]

If so, on a limited budget, what would you recommend?

What does limited budget mean to you? give us a price range and then we can recommend.

 

[bright1eyed]

Well what are the cheapest cards better than my integrated?