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Upgrading GPU from Integrated GFX?
Upgrading GPU from Integrated GFX?
Let me start off by saying I am fairly new to the world of computer hardware. I tend to stick the the coding and not worry about whats under the hood so this might be a ridiculous thread but idk. Basically I'm wondering if its possible to upgrade from the crappy integrated graphics that came with my desktop to a nicer card once I have the funds to do so. Here are my embarrassingly pathetic specs.
CPU: Intel E5500 Dual Core @ 2.8GHz
GPU: Intel HD Integrated GFX
RAM: 6.0GB DDR3 DRAM Freq. 399.0 MHz
PSU: No Clue
MOBO: Gateway Model WG43M Intel Chipset G45/43
HDD: 1TB @ 5400
I'd like to put a low-budget card in, something like an Nvidia 550ti or maybe 650 if it could handle it? Is it even possible to put a card in this machine. I assume that is depends on the MOBO having the necessary slot for it. Just wondering if any of the techies on here know about this sort of situation. It is a retail machine (grrr couldn't talk the parents into letting me custom build) so it might be a pain to replace even if its possible. Thoughts?
CPU: Intel E5500 Dual Core @ 2.8GHz
GPU: Intel HD Integrated GFX
RAM: 6.0GB DDR3 DRAM Freq. 399.0 MHz
PSU: No Clue
MOBO: Gateway Model WG43M Intel Chipset G45/43
HDD: 1TB @ 5400
I'd like to put a low-budget card in, something like an Nvidia 550ti or maybe 650 if it could handle it? Is it even possible to put a card in this machine. I assume that is depends on the MOBO having the necessary slot for it. Just wondering if any of the techies on here know about this sort of situation. It is a retail machine (grrr couldn't talk the parents into letting me custom build) so it might be a pain to replace even if its possible. Thoughts?
