Thread: How to set up a fresh graphics card in an old Computer

HELPROOM ANSWER The compact dimensions of small-form-factor PCs such as yours mean any promotes need particular consideration. You will require to attempt a fair bit of research, and potential few experimentation.


The PCI Express x16 port is functional for a graphics-board promote. You will require to select a less-profile card, which will arrive with a low-profile mounting bracket. You may require to set this to the card yourself, but the function involves just turning a some screws.


Your 220W power supply is indeed instead feeble. However, despite nVidia's minimal power supply evaluation of 300W, other mini-ATX exploiters have nonetheless reported success with the GeForce GT 430. Of course, we can not guarantee its functions having not tested it ourselves.




Another choice is to promote the power supply. You will require a TFX-form element power supply, or one planned for a Mini-ITX system may set. You may require to drill few additional holes in your case to set it, however.


The raised amount of power present would open up fresh promote possibilities for you, especially as more strong graphics cards come on to the market. However, the system case is so cramped and cooling would near surely become an consequence for a more strong card.


Your previous, and most drastic, choice would be to reconstruct your Computer inner a larger micro-ATX compatible case. This would permit you to utilize any standard power supply and graphics card. You would too be free to set excellent provisions for cooling.