Video Card Upgrade

[jpudjo]

I currently have a HP Pavilion a6652f, it comes with a GeForce 9500 GS, I am planning to upgrade it but I am not sure what card would work.  My computer is using a 430W PSU.  Any suggestions would be helpful.  Thank you in advance. 

[erico]

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jpudjo wrote:

I currently have a HP Pavilion a6652f, it comes with a GeForce 9500 GS, I am planning to upgrade it but I am not sure what card would work.  My computer is using a 430W PSU.  Any suggestions would be helpful.  Thank you in advance. 

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The problem with the OEM PSU is that it does not have six-pin PCI Express power connectors. That is a big limitation. If you want to upgrade, then I suggest a 500 Watt or so OCZ or Corsair PSU to replace the original PSU. Both brands are highly regarded in the PC Enthusiast community. Once you have done that you can install a  PCI Express x16 card that has more power than the GeForce 9500 GS.

Best regards,
erico

[jpudjo]

I should have clarified more throughly, I currently have a Corsair CX430 installed.  I am not looking for a major upgrade just something to replace the current video card since it looks like it's about to die soon.

[erico · Accepted solution]

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jpudjo wrote:

I should have clarified more throughly, I currently have a Corsair CX430 installed.  I am not looking for a major upgrade just something to replace the current video card since it looks like it's about to die soon.

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Armed with that knowlege the choices are easier to make.This card at NewEgg should fit the bill. Here is another nice card at NewEgg.

[jpudjo]

My motherboard comes with only a PCI 1.0 slot, I noticed those two use a PCI 2.0.  Are those compatible with it?? 

[erico]

Yes. The format is downwardly compatible.

[predatudor]

hei guys , can anyone help me too please.I have buy 2 years ago one HP pavilion and my video card is Nvidia GeForce 6150SE nforce 430 and ofc is onbord.And i realy wish to change that whit other one , but min 1BG but i have no ideea what to buy.

My motherboard is:

• Manufacturer: Pegatron

• Form factor: microATX - 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)

• Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430

• Memory sockets: 2 x DDR3

• Front side bus speeds: 2000MT/s (2.0 GT/s)

• Processor socket: AM3

• Expansion Slots:
• 1 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics card
• 2 PCI Express x1 slots
• 1 PCI slot

 Anyone any ideea? Please if you need others informations please let me know.