How do I know if a graphic card is compatible with my computer?

HoggaGames · Mar 29, 2015

Hello, I am going to buy a new graphics card, and i was wondering if it will fit my other components.

I want to get Gigabyte GTX660 2GB.
Will it fit my motherboard? and is there something else it has to match?

My computer is : p6-2075sc
RAM : 8GB
Processor : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10 GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.1GHz
GPU : Nvidia GeForce GT 545
Current Display: 1920 x 1080 (32bit) (60Hz)

Here is a link to the computer i have, so you can take a deeper look into it.
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03156378

kanewolf · Mar 29, 2015

The biggest limitation will be the power supply. It probably doesn't have the necessary power connections. Check Gigabyte's webpage for the minimum power supply requirements. It will be more than the 300W that machine has.

bliq · Mar 29, 2015

actually, first you need to make sure there's a PCI-E x16 slot on the motherboard

edit: took a look at your link- it's fine. it has the slot.

kanewolf · Mar 29, 2015

bliq :

His link to HP shows that there is a Gen2 x16 slot.

HoggaGames · Mar 29, 2015

kanewolf :

im sorry, im not a computer genius. but does that mean that the graphics card wont fit?

HoggaGames · Mar 29, 2015

kanewolf :

Could you give me an advice on which power supply i should buy?

kanewolf · Mar 29, 2015

HoggaGames :

The picture of the mother board shows that there IS a slot that will work. We are back to the power supply problem. I can't find any info on how much space there is. You may have to measure the power supply that is in the unit. Verify that the power supply is removable (it should be).

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