NickColbert1 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 ok hello guys, I am looking to upgrade this pc I recently purchased from a friend. Its a Compaq Presario 2005 Media Edition SR2011WM. Here is a link for all the specs, http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00776474&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=3292424 I know this computer is dated to say the least. I just bought a gig of crucial ram to speed it up a little. Now I am just looking for some smaller upgrades preferably with out having to replace the mobo. I really don't want to spend more than $75 but I just don't know which video/graphics card to chose, I don't know which is compatible with this older computer. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! SOME OF MY COMPUTERS SPECS Celeron 352 (D) 3.2 GHz 533 MHz front side bus ATI Radeon Xpress 200 for Intel Processors OS Windows XP Media Edition Manufacturer: ECS Motherboard Name: RC410-M HP/Compaq motherboard name: Alhena-GL6 Quote
NickColbert1 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 Also it should be noted that I am just using this computer for gaming, really nothing else... Quote
Armageddon Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Hi Nick you have a spare Pci Express slot according to specs so yeah a graphics card is possible look here for a 1gb Pci Express card for $35 Quote Google is your friend We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. Get help with computer problems. Join Free PC Help here Donations are welcome. Read Here
KenB Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Hi, If this is your motherboard ..... click here It is a micro-ATX form factor. 9.6 x 9.6 inches - this is smaller than the standard ATX ( 12 x 9.6 inches ) You may need to be careful selecting a Video Card to suit. Also - depending on your choice - you may need to upgrade your present Power Supply Unit to cope with the card. Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
NickColbert1 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Posted February 22, 2012 Yea something like that Armaggedon is what I am looking to spend. Is that graphics card good for gaming? Also if what KenB said is true will that one fit my pc? I am just wanting to upgrade the card right now, and whatever you guys tell me to get I am. I just want to make sure for 100 percent everything will fit/work ok. Thank you guys soo much for your help! Quote
NickColbert1 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Posted February 22, 2012 The one you showed me Armaggedon was the Feforece 9400GT, is this one better? http://3btech.net/lewinvge951g.html, and is it compattible/will it fit? Quote
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