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First off, thanks for the time. :)

I've been reading up on this site along with googling things to try and find out some answers. Didn't realize so much went into customizing pc's :D Its fun. So, I was looking at updating my graphics card and to do that I found I have to do a few things. Make sure pci slots matched, that I would need to uninstall all previous drivers etc, make sure power supply was adequate. Yet, what really go me was supposed to be the easiest to do. Find the power supply that my computer produces/can produce.

Opened to tower to find that there was no such information to be found. Removed CPU and turned it around and all I could find of use was the model number. WD10EZEX-602F5A0. Tried googling it, but I dunno. Maybe I'm just not looking right.

Bottom line where can I find this information!? (Novice would be an overstatement for me)

I also have been thinking on replacing CPU but doing so would only get a .5 Ghz boost. Figured a graphics card and extra memory would do just fine.

CAN YOU DIRECT ME PLEASE as to what I need to do to find this information and whether its a good idea?

 
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As long as a PSU has the correct connectors for your Motherboard, CPU and Graphics Card, it will be compatible with your system. It will also need to be of a minimum Wattage sufficient to power all components in your computer. It is chiefly the Graphics Card that defines the Minimum Wattage of your PSU.

I usually advise builders to get a slightly (or even considerably!) more powerful PSU than is needed for their system. This gives them some breathing room in the future should they consider component upgrades or attaching large numbers of Hard Drives / Peripherals.

When you know what Graphics Card you want you won't have too much trouble picking the correct PSU. Just reference your Graphics Card on the below chart and ensure your PSU...
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As long as a PSU has the correct connectors for your Motherboard, CPU and Graphics Card, it will be compatible with your system. It will also need to be of a minimum Wattage sufficient to power all components in your computer. It is chiefly the Graphics Card that defines the Minimum Wattage of your PSU.

I usually advise builders to get a slightly (or even considerably!) more powerful PSU than is needed for their system. This gives them some breathing room in the future should they consider component upgrades or attaching large numbers of Hard Drives / Peripherals.

When you know what Graphics Card you want you won't have too much trouble picking the correct PSU. Just reference your Graphics Card on the below chart and ensure your PSU meets the Recommended Wattage figure and that it has the correct combination of PCIe x16 connectors of the correct format as stated in the below link. Remember modular PSUs are usually better because they'll let you swap in and out different connectors, making life simpler, cable organisation easier and increasing likelihood of compatibility with future GPU upgrades.

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
 
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SantiagoJR

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Its a pre-built HP 200-224 desktop A400-5000 computer. Its not bad for everyday use, but I don't like everyday use. I'd like to have improved performance. I was looking at upgrading CPU as well but found out due to the FT3 socket type its limited as can be and wouldn't make sense unless the mother board was replaced and I have no clue on that.

Thanks Thelps! So, it would be easier to find the graphics card I want that is compatible and THEN find a PSU that matches all other parts of the computer? Installing PSU and then graphics?
 
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seeing you got best answer chosen i'll give you this to ponder

some models of store bought computers [dell.hp,acer,ect..] may come with a ''locked or fixed'' bios and may not allow you to change certain hardware as a video card.. this is done to protect them from undue warranty claims and refunds .this is not done to hurt you but to protect them. you really need to see if that upgrade has been proven to work in your model first before you invest money in it .. there are a lot of these threads here at toms to look at some models will allow upgrades and some dont.. and a lot of guys here say ya ya ya when is really no no no...it would be sad you spent $200 on a card that wount post after you installed it as most find out. then get told its your psu and you spend more and end up right back where you are now, but its up to you good luck..


you got to know the the boards in these computers are not like the ones we use to do custom builds witch are open to upgrading with in the boards compatibly . the bios is custom made for there design and just for the parts they authorize to be used on there computers

you may just end up like this

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2247367/pavillion-1414-starts-beep-boot-installing-geforce-gtx-660.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2236214/radeon-7850-signal.html
 
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