upgrade my old pc

siab97 · Jan 16, 2016

Hey guys so i wanted to upgrade my pc's graphic card and im new to the bildning or upgrading parts.

This is my computer: http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=c03047042.

Ive read on other forums That i cant replace my graphic card because my motherboard dosnt support UEFI. Does this mean That i need to first change my motherboard before changing graphic card. Second my processor is from the 1155 series. Can you buy any new motherboard That support 1155? Thanks for any help!

ak47jar3d · Jan 16, 2016

Yeah, you can buy a new Motherboard that supports your i7 2600.

sizzling · Jan 16, 2016

Ok pre builts are horrible for upgrading, here are a few problems

1) I'm not sure the UEFI support does stop you upgrading your gpu but if confirmed you need a new motherboard.
2) If you replace the motherboard your Windows licence will be void, it is an OEM copy and as such tied to the original motherboard. You can try contacting Microsoft but you should plan on a new OS.
3) The PSU's in these are poor quality, upgrading to a decent GPU will require a PSU upgrade.
4) If you want to reuse your DDR3 RAM you will need to invest in a motherboard which has a CPU socket which is end of life. DDR4 is now out, do you want to spend so much in an old platform?

siab97 · Jan 17, 2016

I get your point and no i dont want to invest That much, I was thinking about buying a gtx 660, can my system run with it?

Vic 40 · Jan 18, 2016

Depends entirely on the psu.With 460watts does it have enough power,do you know if it has the necessary pcie power connector for the gpu? In that case are you probably fine.You could give us the totall amount of Amps on the +12voltrail to make an estimation.

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