Video Card upgrade

[DKal88]

I've seen issues with motherboards in older PC's where there is a max supported memory for a video card to be added. This computer is a Pavillion 570-p094. I'm curious to see if there are any memory restrictions for this motherboard. The stock board that comes with this computer is informally known as a Willow2 (SSID: 82FE). 

I just want to make sure that if I were to throw a 4GB GPU in this system, that it will be able to be read properly. 

Any help is appreciated. 

[old_geekster · Accepted solution]

@DKal88, welcome to the forum.

The main problem that you will have is the Internal 180W power supply unit (PSU).  The newer video cards require a minimum of 300W to operate properly.  You should measure the existing PSU to determine if a different PSU will fit into the space.  I would recommend a PSU of at least 500W to give you extra power for peak needs.  I like Corsair products. 

As for the video card, once you have a PSU that will support it, there is no reason why you can't install one with 4 GB of memory if it will fit into the space.  To make that determination, measure from the Back I/O ports to the front of the case where the card will be installed.  Here is an EVGA video card that requires 300W to operate properly and will fit nicely into your case.

NOTE: To determine the exact electrical ratings of your computer, refer to the computer ratings label, located on the outside of the computer.

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