Upgrade of a video card to enjoy hd movies

mrseguin · Jul 9, 2013

Hi the experts of the community,

I had very good information last time so I'm back in the forum to ask some questions about upgrading my
Gateway gt 5056 (I know...its an old computer...but got windows 7 and now total memory is 2gig)
So somebody gave to me a big lcd screen without vga but only HDMI and my gateway Gt 5056 GPU has no HDMI outpout and is not suitable to decode HD(nvidia 6100)(try many video player tweaking settings....)
The processor is quite good(2ghz) and I'm sure with a graphic card that handle hd I will enjoy again my old computer.
I know most of the people will recommend to buy a new computer but maybe for 50 or 70 bucks I don't need to.
But the problem is that I haven't the faintest idea about which graphic card I have to buy(if there is still one) that can handle hd with HDMI output.

Here is the link of the computer characteristics
http://support.gateway.com/product/default.aspx?modelId=2859
I try to look on google to find a compatible graphic card with my computer but so far no clue

So guys I count on you to find the graphic card I'm looking for

Thanks in advance,

jinayhvora · Jul 9, 2013

try this one http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn630d32gl

mrseguin · Jul 9, 2013

Hi Jinayhvora,

Thanks for the quick answer.
When you say try this one does this mean its 100% compatible????

jinayhvora · Jul 9, 2013

as long as the motherboard has (any kind of) PCI Express x16 slot it is compatible

mrseguin · Jul 9, 2013

Thanks again Jinayhvora

Won't be a problem with my 300w alim? Not better to try to buy low profile video card?(around 50 dollars)
And is there any video card more around 50 dollars you will recommend instead of the one you choose?

Sorry to bother you with my odd question....

And after it means i will have 2 video card(GPU+pciexpress) working together??(no problem with conflict?)
Or should I have to do something to disable the GPU nvidia 6100?
This is tricky for me.

jinayhvora · Jul 9, 2013

no, remove the old one and put this one in, the motherboard doesn't have enough slots to accomodate both

mrseguin · Jul 9, 2013

thanks for answer,

Sorry again being ignorant but can you remove the onboard(integrated video) gpu?

jinayhvora · Jul 9, 2013

oh is it onboard...my bad, didn't notice that, no u can't remove it, but i guess there won't be any conflict (the onboard card will be disabled when u put the PCIe one in)

mrseguin · Jul 9, 2013

just read that sometimes you can disable the onboard gpu on the bios.Thats a nice feature

last (i hope !)what do you think about this video card in terms of price power in comparison of the one you recommend?(i suppose its compatible with my gateway gt 5056)
The main goal is to be able to enjoy HD movies(1080p) without problem and to play some games not in mid resolution(not a big fan of hd gaming)

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Express-Graphics-GV-N610SL-1GI/dp/B0086L6B94/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1373396769&sr=1-2&keywords=NVIDIA+GeForce+GT+1GB+DDR3+PCI+Express

jinayhvora · Jul 9, 2013

i wouldn't go for that when i can get a card 4 series up for only $20 more, and why would u really want a low profile card?

mrseguin · Jul 9, 2013

I thought low profile doesn't need to much power to process and consume less?

Your card on amazon says minimum power supply 350 w
and the one I look says minimu 300w
And my power supply is 300w only...

ihog · Jul 9, 2013

Low profile means that it takes up less space.

And I would upgrade your power supply. It's rated for 300W, but it probably can't even hit that.

mrseguin · Jul 9, 2013

Hi ihog,
Nice cat smile

let me explain briefly.I'm moving to madagascar soon and we may be evacuated at any time so that's why I want to slightly upgrade my ooold desktop with a graphic card that can help my 2.0 ghz processor to decode hd video (1080p) without any trouble.The point is I don't want to begin to change everything(better to buy a new one in that case) because I may have to leave the country without the computer

I thought low profile doesn't need a big power supply. if you have some advice for a compatible video card that can deal with hd video without the need of too much watts let me know

mrseguin · Jul 9, 2013

Hi byogamingpc,
Looks like this card is maybe the best value between price power and compatibility

I would have preferred to spend not much than 50 bucks indeed

But thnks for finding this gem anyway

Wolfshadw · Jul 9, 2013

This PNY Geforce GT620 is on sale for $45. It's only slightly better than the GT610 and slightly less than the GT630. Still more than enough for HD Video and should be able to draw all the power necessary from the PCI-Ex16 graphics card slot.

-Wolf sends

mrseguin · Jul 9, 2013

thanks Wolfshadw,

Now I have to make a choice between all these recommandations

mrseguin · Jul 11, 2013

Hi its me again

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Before to order any kind of graphic card would like to have opinions after seeing my motherboard and the pci express ports if allthe card we talked about will fit.

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waiting for some advices

Wolfshadw · Jul 11, 2013

Unless I'm mistaken, that's a BTX form factor motherboard. Given the location of the motherboard's power connection port, it appears that only single slot graphic cards will fit. All PCI Express graphic cards will fit in the slot, but the cooling fan/heat sink of a dual slot card would block the required motherboard power connection.

This EVGA Geforce GT620 would work for you.

-Wolf sends

mrseguin · Jul 11, 2013

Thanks for the reply

because I have an amazon account I prefer to order there

is this one the same? looks like.http://

Wolfshadw · Jul 11, 2013

Sorry about that. Yes, the card you linked on Amazon is the same as the one I linked on Newegg.

-Wolf sends

mrseguin · Jul 11, 2013

Ordering right away

Thanks everybody for your advices and thanks Wolfshadw for digging more into my needs

Bye and i hope I won't "bother" you again after receiving and installing the video card !

mrseguin · Jul 15, 2013

Just to let you know that I received the card.Install it.Boot the computer.Windows 7 downloaded drivers,.... and after reboot its working like a charm

Can watch my 1080p movies without any trouble

Thanks again all for your support and again thanks Wolfshadw for finalizing my request

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