Upgrading my pre-built gateway desktop, need help

plexico

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I am wondering if my PC will be able to take the upgrade I am planning to put into it.
The pc is a DX4860-UB33P with the following specs.

Processor Name: Intel Core i5-2320
Processor Speed: 3 GHz
RAM: 8 GB
Storage Capacity : 1 TB
Graphics Card: Intel HD Graphics 2000
Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Motherboard: IPISB-VR
Operating system: Windows 7 home premium 64 bit

I am planning on putting a 1gb radeon hd 7770, and a corsair cx430 430 watt power supply. I am not completely sure that my motherboard will be able to support the upgrade along with other parts. Can anyone give me clarification? Thank you.
 
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you'll be fine:
http://support.gateway.com/s/desktop/2011/gateway/dx/dx4860/DX4860sp2.shtml
Graphics2
Intel® HD Graphics
Discrete card support for high-end NVIDIA® GeForce® and AMD Radeon™ graphics cards
Microsoft® DirectX® 11

you'll see which slot to install the card in . .the BIG one. and just pay attention when you unplug the power connections to the motherboard and the hard/optical drives. but its pretty fool proof. don't get scared if you need a firm hand when doing so.

qbsinfo

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you'll be fine:
http://support.gateway.com/s/desktop/2011/gateway/dx/dx4860/DX4860sp2.shtml
Graphics2
Intel® HD Graphics
Discrete card support for high-end NVIDIA® GeForce® and AMD Radeon™ graphics cards
Microsoft® DirectX® 11

you'll see which slot to install the card in . .the BIG one. and just pay attention when you unplug the power connections to the motherboard and the hard/optical drives. but its pretty fool proof. don't get scared if you need a firm hand when doing so.
 
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