Fitting HDMI Port

[Jay09]

HP s3811uk

Running Windows 7

Hi,

I was just wondering if i can fit a HDMI port to my Hp s3811uk. And if i can what should i buy

Thanks

[banhien]

Hi,

Based on its specs, it has a spare

Expansion Slots:

• 1 PCI Express x16 graphics slot

The quickest and easiest option is to buy a video card which has HDMI port. There are meny around now such as one of these:

  http://www.google.com.au/search?q=video+card+with+hdmi&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENAU282&prmd=imvns&source=u...

My suggestion: try one of the first two on the list.

Regards.

[Jay09]

Will these be compatible power wise?

[banhien]

Hi,

Good question and I don't believe its PSU is only 180W. As mentioned in the following link, you need 300W on the machine to drive the low end card:

   http://www.nvidia.com/object/product-geforce-gt-430-us.html

Regards.

[Jay09]

Right okay, so i pretty much can't add HDMI on this pc?

[banhien]

Hi,

Why not, buy a new PSU say 300W and above for a new video card. But I wolud not do that, saving money for a new machine. 

Regards.

[Jay09]

Thanks for the advice, looks like it may be time to purchase a mac.

Regards