Can i use a different graphics card?

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  1. Posts : 901
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #1

    Can i use a different graphics card?


    Hi,
    I have a desktop with an ATI Radeon 3200 HD intergrated graphics,can that be changed or would i have to change the whole box?

    Cheers
    Dan
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  2. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #2

    You may install a different graphics card if that is what you mean...
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  3. Posts : 901
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Tews said:
    You may install a different graphics card if that is what you mean...
    Yep,thats what i was asking,its just i dont see the actual card if i open the case,as in its seems to be part of the,forgive me its still early, "box".aha,the GPU

    Could you point me in the right direction as to where i can get the upgrades,im guessing the ati website?
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  4. Posts : 19
    Windows 7 64bit
       #4

    Not necessarily. We need to know what kind of motherboard and power supply you have so that we can better assist you with the situation.

    Your motherboard needs to have an available AGP or PCI Express slot so that you can insert your graphics card. You can choose to go with either ATI or Nvidia. You won't be able to purchase graphics card from the ATI website, but I do recommend newegg.com for purchasing your computer needs.
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  5. Posts : 901
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    AlexChung said:
    Not necessarily. We need to know what kind of motherboard and power supply you have so that we can better assist you with the situation.

    Your motherboard needs to have an available AGP or PCI Express slot so that you can insert your graphics card. You can choose to go with either ATI or Nvidia. You won't be able to purchase graphics card from the ATI website, but I do recommend newegg.com for purchasing your computer needs.
    Hi,
    Im pretty sure this is my system,it doesnt list the motherboard though

    http://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&q=c...RSBM2UrQdFXePg
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  6. Posts : 5,747
    7600.20510 x86
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    The HD 3200 is not too bad. Are you finding it difficult to play games?

    Type "system information" in start menu search box then hit enter. File | save in the screen that opens. Use Winrar on the saved file and attach the .rar to a post. We can see what you have this way.
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  7. Posts : 19
    Windows 7 64bit
       #7

    Can you give me the model of your Fujitsu (assuming it's a Fujitsu from your system specs) so I can look it up?
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  8. Posts : 901
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
    Thread Starter
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    AlexChung said:
    Can you give me the model of your Fujitsu (assuming it's a Fujitsu from your system specs) so I can look it up?
    Fujitsu Amilo Pa3415 (CUZ:P-GBR-VARIO020) PC Desktop Specs - DealTime.co.uk
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  9. Posts : 19
    Windows 7 64bit
       #9

    You can look into getting an ATI 4650, it's relatively cheap and doesn't require much power.

    Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100253HDMI Radeon HD 4650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Low Profile Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

    Just make sure your computer has a PCI Express slot to accommodate it
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  10. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #10

    You have PCI Express... you may install a new card if you want to... Have Fun!
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