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I recently purchased a HP envy 700-310xt and have it connected to a HP zr2740w via the provided DVI cable. (Monitor also supports Display port, but the computer does not)

I am not able to display the monitor at its maximum resolution of 2560x1440, it is instead stuck on 1280x720 (which will not run apps on windows 8.1).

After a lengthy call into HP support (in which they took over control of the computer), I was told that the graphics card (Intel HD graphis 4600) could not display at the high of resolution. They could not offer me much help beyond that.

I am looking at upgrading the card to one that would not have an issue displaying at the highest resolution (leaning towards EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti), but want to be sure that it would be compatible with my computer (and the power supply, which is only 300w). I also want to be sure that this upgrade would be necessary. I do not do any gaming. This is used primarily for photoshop. Thanks for your help.
 
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The GeForce 750 Ti requires a minimum of a 400w PSU to fully support its capabilities.

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

The 'Graphics Card' you are looking to upgrade is actually an Integrated Graphics Chipset with no dedicated graphical RAM of its own (it uses your PC's system RAM when operational). It's built in to your motherboard, so it doesn't occupy your PCI-E x16 3.0 slot.

On the positive side, the motherboard for that PC has a PCI-E x16 3.0 slot which will happily support any Graphics Card on the market today, so you don't need to worry about motherboard compatibility.

The GeForce 750 Ti will be a very capable card for Photoshop purposes.
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http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/CS-022544.htm

See if any of these helps you. It may be just a matter of installing the latest Intel graphics driver. As far as a GTX 750 Ti goes, they'll practically run off anything they use so little power. I'm sure the new 300w PS on your HP will be fine. Just make sure to get one that does not need a six pin power connector (there are a number of models that both need one and don't need one) - just a little insurance that you won't have an issue.
 
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The GeForce 750 Ti requires a minimum of a 400w PSU to fully support its capabilities.

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

The 'Graphics Card' you are looking to upgrade is actually an Integrated Graphics Chipset with no dedicated graphical RAM of its own (it uses your PC's system RAM when operational). It's built in to your motherboard, so it doesn't occupy your PCI-E x16 3.0 slot.

On the positive side, the motherboard for that PC has a PCI-E x16 3.0 slot which will happily support any Graphics Card on the market today, so you don't need to worry about motherboard compatibility.

The GeForce 750 Ti will be a very capable card for Photoshop purposes.
 
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Thank you for the quick replies. I had tried to update the graphics driver (as did the HP tech) but it did not seem to work. I am happy to upgrade the graphics card and will probably upgrade the power supply as well, as they are pretty cheap. Hopefully this will solve my issues.
 
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I've installed the GeForce 750 Ti (surprisingly easy) and it is working perfectly and the monitor is working at full resolution. I have not upgraded the power supply yet, but still plan to just to be safe. Thanks again.

-Kevin
 
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