Graphics card upgrade need help

zachv2r

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So right now I have an asus m11bb desktop PC from the uk, it has 8gb ram 2tb hd and an amd A8-5500 processor/integrated graphics Radeon 7560hd and is 3.2ghz. I just ordered a Nvidea GTX650 but I don't have any clue how to put it into the PC and set it up and I've never done anything like is before.

Help pls
 
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The actual installation of a Graphics Card is very simple. Just insert it into your Motherboard's PCI-E x16 slot (after having removed the Radeon from that slot), tighten the screws to bind it to the case and then connect the PSU Power Connector(s) to the card. Job done.

Here's a guide with lots of info:
http://www.wikihow.com/Install-a-Graphics-Card

However, there might be some other issues for you to consider:

The Nvidia GTX 650 really wants a 400w Power Supply Unit (PSU). Your current rig has a 350w PSU. The card may or may not run with such a setup. You can attempt to run it anyway with possible consequences being either your system won't start up with the card installed, or it will...
The actual installation of a Graphics Card is very simple. Just insert it into your Motherboard's PCI-E x16 slot (after having removed the Radeon from that slot), tighten the screws to bind it to the case and then connect the PSU Power Connector(s) to the card. Job done.

Here's a guide with lots of info:
http://www.wikihow.com/Install-a-Graphics-Card

However, there might be some other issues for you to consider:

The Nvidia GTX 650 really wants a 400w Power Supply Unit (PSU). Your current rig has a 350w PSU. The card may or may not run with such a setup. You can attempt to run it anyway with possible consequences being either your system won't start up with the card installed, or it will start up but the card won't function at full capacity.

Further, your system has a PCI-E x16 1.0 slot. That's the slot on the motherboard you plug the card into. The GeForce 650 GTX really want a PCI-E x16 2.0 slot. Again, the card will run in your current setup, though you'll see a performance loss of around 5%-10% due to your slot's comparatively low bandwidth to support the GPU.

Overall, your system should be able to support the card you've chosen, but bear in mind what I've mentioned in case you consider a PSU upgrade or a new system build, as the system you're plugging that card into is badly starting to show its age.
 
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Airwrecka

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First, since you already ordered it, let's hope your power supply is good enough to power it.
When you get the card, uninstall you Radeon HD drivers. Go to Control Panel > Device Manager > Radeon HD Graphics > Drivers > Uninstallum.
Then, turn off your PC, take off side panel, and look for a long slot on your motherboard, located away from RAM slots and CPU. Remove slot covers on the case (unscrew them). Take your graphics card and push it in so that I/O plate sits where the cover was before. Make sure it's all the way in. Then, secure it with the screw that held the slot cover. If there is needed, plug in a 6-pin power connector that is hanging from you PSU.
Then, turn on your PC and install the drivers for the card.
Good luck and feel free to ask whatever you are concerned about.
 


It might.

I usually recommend a PSU from a trusted brand. Corsair, Cooler Master, Xilence, any company that manufacturers GPUs such as XFX, EVGA, etc.