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‎07-02-2017 08:49 AM

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Product: Hp p6 2494ea
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (32-bit)
Hello im wondering if its possible to upgrade my graphics card in my desktop it has a i7 but lacks in graphical performance i was wondering weather a EVGA GTX1050 4gb is compatible with the motherboard and bios.
Thank you.
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‎07-02-2017 11:59 AM - edited ‎07-02-2017 12:02 PM

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@Mingaroochy,

The simple answer is YES.

If there is a problem, just re-insert the GT 620, and turn off Secure Boot.  Then swap out the cards.  Both are stated to work with a 300W PSU, but if this was my system, I would be prepared to replace the PSU if any different problem arises.

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‎07-02-2017 11:59 AM - edited ‎07-02-2017 12:02 PM

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@Mingaroochy,

The simple answer is YES.

If there is a problem, just re-insert the GT 620, and turn off Secure Boot.  Then swap out the cards.  Both are stated to work with a 300W PSU, but if this was my system, I would be prepared to replace the PSU if any different problem arises.

This system is feedback driven thru Solution and Kudo flags. It's the only means of knowing if you have been served. Please click Accept as Solution, if your problem is solved. To say THANK YOU, press the "thumbs up symbol" to render a KUDO. You can render both Solution and KUDO..

HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.
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‎07-03-2017 12:30 AM

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Okay awesome to hear and ive got a corsair 550w modular sat about in its box so i can swap that over. very happy to hear it will work 😃
Cheers
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