ratonjd
03-11-2012 10:02 AM (3 days ago)
Hello,

I have an a6302f HP Desktop and I would like to add a video card in order to play better games.

This are some specs:

Processor
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 5000+
• 2.60GHz, 512KB + 512KB L2 Cache, 2000MT/s System Bus

Chipset
NVIDIA nForce 430 Chipset

Video: NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE


What's the maximum video card supported I can buy without having to buy an extra power supply? I just want to add a few years to my machine and also provide better handling of some video games and Video editing..

Thanks! :)
Big_Dave
03-11-2012 12:19 PM (3 days ago)
Hi,

The HP a6302f is spec'd with only a 250 watt power supply.

Read through this posted article.

You need to also upgrade the power supply.
ratonjd
03-11-2012 12:31 PM (3 days ago)
I read on Amazon some comments about people using low profile video cards that work with a 250 watt power supply, what do you think?

I'm also confused about choosing AGP or PCI-E. Also what about RAM, do you think it's worth I upgrade to 4GB or is useless on a 32 bit OS..

Thanks! :)
Big_Dave
03-11-2012 01:05 PM (3 days ago)
Hi,

You mentioned above that you what to play better in games. Gaming typically means a much better video card compared to low wattage, low profile video cards.

Did you review the game software manufacturing web site for each game that you want to play?
ratonjd
03-11-2012 01:14 PM (3 days ago)
Well, I forgot to mention I'm not an avid game player and I know with my system that's not even possible. I just want to play good oldie games :) On this PC I can't even play GTA 3 smoothly... :smileyfrustrated:

For better graphic games I just use consoles..
Big_Dave
03-11-2012 02:03 PM (3 days ago)
Hi,

As mentioned previosly you need to upgrade the power supply.


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I have played games on my PS3 but I lose display content and detail as compared to the PC.