Intergrated Graphics


  1. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Intergrated Graphics


    Hi everyone,

    I was wondering if it is possible for me to install graphics card even though i already have an intergrated one, is it possible?
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  2. Posts : 6,879
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
       #2

    As long as there is an available PCI-E 16x slot, more than possible.

    How much are you looking to spend?
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  3. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    yes, i have a PCI-E 16x slot, erm, i'm not sure how much i'm looking to spend at the moment as i've just began to consider one, but thanks for your help.
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  4. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #4

    What are you trying to accomplish. If it is for games, that's one thing. You'll have to spend a little. For normal use you can find a good card in the $50 to $80 range.
    Once the card is installed, you have to change the setting in the BIOS.
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  5. Posts : 263
    Dual boot XP Pro SP3x86 and Win7 Pro x64
       #5

    You can do but, depending on the mobo/BIOS, you might have to manually disable the integrated gfx.

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  6. Posts : 581
    Windows 7 Ulitimate Beta 32 Bit, Windows Vista 32 Bit, Ubuntu 9.10 32 Bit
       #6

    what are your full system specs? is your case a slim case? how many watts is your psu?
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  7. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #7

    how many watts is your psu?
    That is an excellent question. Most stock OEM boxes come with 250 Watts which is not sufficient for most graphic cards. Changing the PSU is not a big deal, but it is an extra cost of around $60 to $80. I like Antec PSUs.
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  8. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #8

    i have a 300 Watt PSU.

    thanks for the feedback guys.
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  9. Posts : 581
    Windows 7 Ulitimate Beta 32 Bit, Windows Vista 32 Bit, Ubuntu 9.10 32 Bit
       #9

    ok that will greatly factor into what you can get as you will have to upgrade that also if your looking at anything above a 9400gt or a HD5350, usually you need at least a 500 to 600 watt psu
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