p7-1254 video card?

[Kmot]

Hi, I just purchased an HP P7-1254 desktop PC. Turns out it has an integrated video card and I would like to get a separate dedicated video card. The motherboard has one PCIe x16 slot available. The specs says it is "2 speed". 

Here is the spec sheet on the PC:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&docname=c03135882#N158

What would be the best card I could get, that would work with the system as it is now?

Thank you.

[Big_Dave]

Hi,

What processor is installed in your PC?  I ask this question as it's possible to "team" the on board video with a specific AMD video card.  I don't know for sure that HP has enabled this functionality in your particular model.

Review this AMD dual graphics article the click on the Desktop tab.

[Kmot]

Hi Big Dave, thanks for replying!

I have:

Microprocessor(s)    AMD A6-3620 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics

Graphics devices(s)    AMD Radeon HD 6530D Graphics

System board    2ACF 1.03

[Big_Dave]

Hi,

AMD indicates that  "dual graphics" should work using a discrete AMD graphics card such as cards listed in the chart. Be sure that the card of choice will work with the 300 watt power supply in your PC. Otherwise I can suggest other cards that will work with a 300 watt PSU.

If you are into gaming then most video cards that do work with a 300 watt power supply are not gaming quality.

[Kmot]

Thank you kindly! 

[nymus2012]

You could contact Hp to inquire about upgrading to their modified HD7670.  It only requires 300watt power supply.  Its not bad for gaming.  I can run most games with mid to high settings.

[Kmot]

Hi there nymus2012,

Thanks for the comment. I looked up the spec's for the HD7670 and what I found was it says it needs a 450W power supply. 

[nymus2012]

Right, 450 watt. sorry.  Anyway,  Hp has modified the 7670 on my pc to run at 300 watts.  I am sure that they could help with that request.

[Kmot]

nymus2012, check this out. Very interesting.

http://videocardz.com/30148/amd-continues-rebranding-hd6000-to-hd7000-series-five-graphics-cards-rel...