I won't provide model numbers, but will say that unless you plan to play the newest games, or crank the graphic quality for the current popular ones to 'max' that you can most likely get away with spending less than $200 on a video card. I've been running my games on a cheap $180 video card on my dual-monitor setup for a couple years now, and just recently upgraded for a cost of $300 in order to run a couple more graphic intensive games. When I can determine the motherboard model# I can confirm the details required.Ĭan you also fill us in on your goals? What kind of games do you want to play? What kind of budget do you have for the upgrades? The only thing which I am unsure is if it will be better than the integrated GPU and if so by how much.Click to expand.I'm not as experty as I'd like to be about hardware specifics for this, but I will do what I can.Ĭan you please run 'dxdiag' and post the results of the 'system' tab?Īlternatively, you can remove the cover on the case and inspect the main board for a model # (This is ultimately, what I am after)įrom my experiences, the entry level Dell computers are a little too basic to do much with, but it 'should' be more than capable of a memory and graphics card upgrade. Found this card listed on HP's site for this computer as a supported GPU and therefore am considering to add it even though I understand that it would not perform well to today's standard and does not present good price to performance.

The computer was shipped to me with already one slot taken up by some ancient printer connection interface card and another slot which is missing a slot cover and which I used a modified piece of paper and tape to act as a slot cover and prevent dust from getting in. I bought this computer from a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher a a few years ago for 195 and including peripherals. Please note that the power supply is only 240 watts which is an issue because it will not be able to power higher-power draw cards.

I would like an passive cooler GPU because I don't want there to be the additional noise of the fans.

The card gets its ass served even by a GT210 which already is a mediocre card in every single way, so no don't even bother a NVS 295 is not worth a cent, you should get paid instead to get it off someone's hands.

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