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Title: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: Allen Rune on September 29, 2008, 04:41:15 PM
I just need to make sure that nothing will screw up if I stick this thing in here.

I need to know if it would be safe to plug a nividia geforce 8400gs pci into an HP pavilion a1110n. I already checked it out with the guy at bestbuy but then I noticed the minimum power supply has to be 300w and the label on mine says 250w, anyone know if it would work or not?
Title: Re: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: Skuzzy on September 29, 2008, 04:53:29 PM
Probably not.
Title: Re: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: Denholm on September 29, 2008, 04:53:49 PM
It might work... I highly suggest buying a new PSU first. If the card doesn't receive adequate power it will be very buggy, it could also void any active warranties.
Title: Re: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: Skuzzy on September 29, 2008, 05:07:11 PM
If you crowbar (exceed the limits the power supply can handle) the power supply you could damage the motherboard and any other component attached to the power supply.
Title: Re: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: Allen Rune on September 29, 2008, 05:16:18 PM
I knew it, I finally scrape up enough money for a decent card and I fined out the computer is still nowhere near decent enough for it. I can't believe I'm still screwed, thanks for your help.
Title: Re: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: Gooss on September 29, 2008, 07:17:15 PM
Easy.  Breathe.

A 500w power supply is $40 after rebate on newegg.

Assuming that's resolved.  Is that more video card than his cpu can drive?

HONK!
Gooss
Title: Re: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: drdeathx on September 30, 2008, 02:29:03 AM
the card may work with your power supply but u may underpower it causing it to go poof. Best bet to get new ps easy to install just take your time
Title: Re: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: Denholm on September 30, 2008, 09:01:42 AM
...Assuming that's resolved.  Is that more video card than his cpu can drive?...
That shouldn't be a problem. I have a GEforce 7600GS. Yet my Motherboard has a clock speed of 66 MHZ and my processor is clocked at 1.33 GHZ. This causes a major cap on my card's performance running it at 1/4 performance. Yet it doesn't bugger up my system.

Just get a new PSU and you can install the card. You may not get everything you want out of it, but you'll have the card in your system.
Title: Re: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: Allen Rune on September 30, 2008, 09:10:04 AM
Ok, thanks again. The processor shouldn't be a problem then, its a 3.06GHz. Would there be a manual that comes with a ps on how to install it?
Title: Re: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: Wobbly on September 30, 2008, 09:20:09 AM
Installing a new PSU is so simple, even I have done it a couple of times and I'm still here!

Here is a guide (http://www.fonerbooks.com/r_power.htm)


Title: Re: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: Denholm on September 30, 2008, 09:49:20 AM
Just remember, you have to plug everything back in that you unplugged to take out the old PSU. :aok
Title: Re: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: wabbit on September 30, 2008, 11:46:28 AM
how many amps does the video card require? The manual/specs should tell you that.

Once you know that, check your power supply and see how many amps it can supply on the 12v leg. There should be a big label on the P/s that will tell you the amps for each leg. If you P/S can supply the required  amps, then it may work depending on what other hardware you have, ie: how many other cards, hard drives, etc, etc.

However, if you can get a P/S for $40.00, I'd check that out.


Wabb
Title: Re: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: drdeathx on October 01, 2008, 01:03:48 AM
think card runs on volts lol.. Do a google search and read up on the issue and on power supplies . You will learn a lot!
Title: Re: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: Skuzzy on October 01, 2008, 05:44:31 AM
Voltage and amps are components of watts.  Watts = Volts * Amps.
Title: Re: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: Allen Rune on October 01, 2008, 11:50:14 AM
Thanks allot you guys, I just happen to have enough dough for that power source from newegg.

Looks like there's still hope after all :pray

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Title: Re: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: Denholm on October 01, 2008, 01:55:07 PM
Have fun with it. And don't forget to turn off the power before you start pulling cables. :aok :D
Title: Re: video card compatibility/installation
Post by: Allen Rune on October 01, 2008, 04:49:45 PM
And don't forget to turn off the power before you start pulling cables. :aok :D

I dunno, I always wondered what it would feel like to be electrocuted... :noid  :D