S5123w Video Card Upgrade And Power Supply's [ Edited ]

[chrem88]

I have the slimline s5123w PC that is currently using the onboard video card,My question is for anyone's there a video card that will fit in the PC was told by some friends that it  will probably be a low profile card.However i am not for sure what card to look at are even if the low profile card is correct..

I am also wanting to upgrade the power supply as well.However i am not able to find one that will fit in the pc case.

So if u guys could assist me at all.I would be very grateful

[old_geekster]

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chrem88 wrote:

I have the slimline s5123w PC that is currently using the onboard video card,My question is for anyone's there a video card that will fit in the PC was told by some friends that it  will probably be a low profile card.However i am not for sure what card to look at are even if the low profile card is correct..

I am also wanting to upgrade the power supply as well.However i am not able to find one that will fit in the pc case.

So if u guys could assist me at all.I would be very grateful

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Chrem, your friend is correct.  The computer requires a low-profile video card.  However, depending on what you want to do with the computer, it is not easy to upgrade to a good card.  The size of the case makes airflow a major problem.  Frankly, Slimline models are not meant to be upgraded.  As stated, the size of the case doesn't allow for it.

As for the PSU, it is difficult to upgrade without some modifications to the case. 

Personally, I don't recommend upgrading the computer.

[chrem88]

Thanks for the reply so quickly.After reading what u wrote.I went to every geekhead favorite site newegg and i found this video card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121310

Model
Brand	ASUS
Model	EAH4350 SILENT/DI/512MD2(LP)
Form Factor	Low Profile Ready
Low Profile Bracket Included	Yes
Interface
Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x16
Chipset
Chipset Manufacturer	ATI
GPU	Radeon HD 4350
Core Clock	600MHz
Memory
Effective Memory Clock	1600 MHz ( 800 MHz DDR )
Memory Size	512MB
Memory Interface	64-bit
Memory Type	DDR2
Ports
HDMI	1 x HDMI
D-SUB	1 x D-SUB
DVI	1 x DVI
General
Max Resolution	2560 x 1600
CrossFireX Support	Yes
Cooler	Fanless
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts	3 years limited
Labor	3 years limited

According to the spec above  it will work in my pc tower and not be a issue using the current power supply.

So what i am asking is this.Will this card work for my pc.?

As for PS,I was thinking of go with this one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817338042

However my only question is will the old PS  line with the New PS

.Also would the PS i link above work with the existing MOBO ?

Thank's again for the quick reply

[Big_Dave]

Open your PC and verify the total wattage on the power supply label.  Get the part number off the PSU as well.  You'll need at least 250 watts to run this HD4350 video card.

[raymondlv]

I was trying to upgrade my S5123w too. I have the card, but I'm not sure of the power supply. I called a local store. They said I might need TFX power supply. They had two listed. One was 270 watts. It didn't have exact fit but the screw holes match up. He said it would work but a little bit of the inside can be seen.

http://www.cputopia.com/psu-replacement-hp-tfx0220d5wa.html

The other one was 220 Watts, but is supposed to be exact replacement:

http://www.cputopia.com/psu-replacement-hp-tfx0220d5wa.html

They said they have an upgrade version at 250 Watts. He sent me a link, but I'm waiting for it to come up. He said to wait a day or two.

http://www.cputopia.com/psu-replacement-hp-tfx0250d5w.html

I'm not sure if it is worth risking it be seen or if I should go with the one that is a little more.

[Big_Dave]

Hi,

Look here at HP Partsurfer for video cards that are used in the newer slimline models with a 220 watt power supply.  These cards were manufactured specially for HP slimline PCs with 220 watt power supplies.

1. You may not like the HP prices.

2. You may not like the video performance for games.

[chrem88]

What type of video card do u have too fit in your slimline?