Asus p5lp-le

[ronbo_22]

Hello,
Which graphics adapters can I plug into my asus p5lp-le that are supported by Windows 7?

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

What processor and what psu do you have ?

 

[ronbo_22]

Dual core Intel processor. Looks like the power supply has been replaced with a 250 watt, HP-P2507FW

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Not much then. The powersupply is very low.

 

[ronbo_22]

I was afraid that could be a problem. I purchased the unit with Windows 7 already loaded. I removed 2 pci adapters (PCI analog modem & a PCI nic adapter). Ran it for a couple of months with no issues. Hooked it up to 32 inch LCD using the integrated viedo and pictures appear good but some of the letters are a little fuzzy. Would the MSI N210-MD512H possible work?

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

It probably will work, but i can not guarantee it. AMD advices 300W but that is allways overstated.

Afraid i don't know very much about the lower powered cards so maybe there is one wich is better and will run also on that psu.

Googled a bit and the HD5570 is mentioned also. Only you have a pcie 1.0 mobo i think and sometimes that gives problems with a 2.1 card so you should take the 2.0 version like this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129181

Normally i wouldn't advice VisionTek but they give lifetime warrenty so how bad can it be.

The 5570 would be far better than the 210 ; http://www.hwcompare.com/195/geforce-gt-210-vs-radeon-hd-5570/

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Euh, Nvidea advices 300W, not AMD

 

[ronbo_22]

It probably will work, but i can not guarantee it. AMD advices 300W but that is allways overstated.

Afraid i don't know very much about the lower powered cards so maybe there is one wich is better and will run also on that psu.

Googled a bit and the HD5570 is mentioned also. Only you have a pcie 1.0 mobo i think and sometimes that gives problems with a 2.1 card so you should take the 2.0 version like this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129181

Normally i wouldn't advice VisionTek but they give lifetime warrenty so how bad can it be.

The 5570 would be far better than the 210 ; http://www.hwcompare.com/195/geforce-gt-210-vs-radeon-hd-5570/

Thanks for the link It will be invaluable in determining which graphic adapter to purchase.

What happens if the power supply cannot handle the extra load of the additional graphics adapter? Is there a possibility of damage? Will I be able to just remove the graphic adapter and go back to the integrated VGA connector?

 

[ronbo_22]

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