need help upgrading video card

[sheepishlion]

I have an HP p6724y computer with an onboard graphics chip. I recently bought Diablo 3 and can't play it without upgrading my video card. How do I know if I need a AGP/PCI/PCI express video card? I've never replaced one before, so I don't know much about this...

[lasvegaswireman]

Here are the specs for your HP Pavilion p6724y Desktop Computer and its H-I41-uATX (Eton) Motherboard. According to the specs, your system has a PCI Express (PCIe) x16 slot for installing a discrete graphics card. However, your computer's power supply is rated at only 250 watts which will need to be upgraded to use almost any retail graphics card. The Corsiar CX500 and CX600 are highly recommended and forums favorites. Also, they are only slightly larger than the stock HP power supply and are known to fit. Please read Big_Dave's Guide for Selecting a Discrete Video Card for more information on upgrading your graphics card.

Frank

[sheepishlion]

Ok so I picked up a corsair gs600 (no one had the cx version near me) and I'm trying to swap it out. On the motherboard there's this 4 prong connector that has a 4 prong plug in it--only problem is the power supply (with its dozen different connectors and all) doesn't have one that matches. What do I do?

[lasvegaswireman]

Per Corsair's website FAQ's;

Where’s the 4-pin EPS/ATX 12v connector that I need for my motherboard?

Our power supplies ship with an 8-pin connector that splits in half. Use half of this connector for the 4-pin EPS/ATX 12v connector on your motherboard.

Picture of ATX12v on M/B and old 4pin ATX12v connector

Picture of 4+4EPS connector that is like the one on your Corsiar PSU

Please note that half of the 4+4EPS looks the same as the ATX12v.... use that half and plug it into the motherboard.

Frank