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Hey!

I'm new to these forums and have heard good things. But to the chase, I'm questioning if I'll need a new motherboard for a graphics card that I'd like to install. My PC can be found here: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01982717&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en#N101
While the graphics card that I'm interested in can be found here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130795

I am well aware that for the graphics card to be installed, I will need a better PSU which I will get depending on if this card is compatible with my machine. I do have a PCI x16 slot so I'm assuming that it will fit for sure since I've heard that any graphics card is able to fit in a x16 slot. Yet I'm not too sure about the HDMI that the card offers. If it's compatible with HDMI, does that mean that I may need a new motherboard?

Any other hardware that should be recommended to me with this card, go ahead and list.

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Peter
 
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I have a very similar motherboard and cpu on my compaq (same as HP) desktop. Its got pci-e 1.0 with a hd 7770 installed which uses pci express 3.0. Your cpu is more than adequate to handle the graphics card. Personally, I would get a gtx 750 or 750 ti because they perform much better with a small price increase and they don't require much power. I am 150% sure the card you chose will fit in your machine. Good luck with your decision.
edit: I forgot to add, if you do want a card in this price range, why don't you get the gt 740. Its newer and has better performance at the same price.

Gt 740: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487042&cm_re=gt740-_-14-487-042-_-Product

Gtx 750...
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While it would work , I am not very sure the CPU will handle it ! Also I don't know if that motherboard accepts modifications or not but to make sure you can always message our best guy here SR-71 Blackbird as he has experience with these sorts of stuff.
 
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Yes the card is compatible, though we don't know exactly how much space you have.

May I recommend instead of the 640, this one?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-130-827

Note that the dimensions under Specifications are listed. Open the case, take a tape measure and see if you have enough space above the PCI-E16 slot.

Also, HDMI is the connection from the GPU (Video Card) to the monitor. In the case of the card I listed there are 3 options, HDMI, DVI-D and DVI-A. Make sure your monitor can handle at least 1 of these connections and you'll be good to go!
 
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Hm, well the card listed does look interesting. May I ask, why the one listed? I had noticed that it has only 1GB which I'd imagine is perfectly fine. Along with it being a GDDR5 card.

Another question, would this card be compatible with a DirectX 9.0c requirement for some sort of game? I'm not too aware on DirectX.

Thanks again
 
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noahhicks

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The 650 has much faster RAM.
The speed of RAM on a GPU (GDDR5 vs GDDR3) can be more important than the actual amount. Obviously this varies from card to card but is a good general rule.

Though really, if you're looking for cards at a certain price point or power draw, check out Tom's guide.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-3.html
There should be a new one for September soon. Any of the cards will work in your PCIE slot as long as they fit the physical space.
 
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Peter5498

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Thanks again!

My last question would be, do you believe that I should also invest in a CPU that could have the ability to overclock if this graphics card can? Either way, would overclocking on a newer CPU be the better choice? I'd imagine that I should get a new motherboard if that's the case.

Thanks,

Peter
 
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I wouldn't spend time or money upgrading a pre-built. Especially with HP and Dell; its too hard to get detailed info.

If you want to chop and change bits and pieces, it's a hell of a lot easier if you're playing with a custom built pc.

So I'd advise to just put your graphics card in and leave it at that.
 
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I've actually been deeply looking into the 650 and have found that it's a PCI-E 3.0 while my motherboard is only a PCI-E 1.0. I have also found that i believe PCI-E 3.0 cards have backwards compatibility with PCI-E 1.0 - 2.0(I believe). So as I've read, I may encounter problems with this possibly? Or a possibility of a very low bandwith thus making gameplay significantely or insignificantely slower? I'm a but worried about this and questioning if I should buy a PCI-E 3.0 motherboard.

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Peter
 
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I have a very similar motherboard and cpu on my compaq (same as HP) desktop. Its got pci-e 1.0 with a hd 7770 installed which uses pci express 3.0. Your cpu is more than adequate to handle the graphics card. Personally, I would get a gtx 750 or 750 ti because they perform much better with a small price increase and they don't require much power. I am 150% sure the card you chose will fit in your machine. Good luck with your decision.
edit: I forgot to add, if you do want a card in this price range, why don't you get the gt 740. Its newer and has better performance at the same price.

Gt 740: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487042&cm_re=gt740-_-14-487-042-_-Product

Gtx 750: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487027&cm_re=gtx_750-_-14-487-027-_-Product

Gtx 750 ti: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487024&cm_re=gtx_750-_-14-487-024-_-Product
 
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