Graphics card question

[PaxMaulus]

Hello all. I own an hp slimline s3300f pc that my dad gave to me about 3 years ago. I was wondering if it would be able to support a HIS radeon hd 5450 low profile-ready graphics card. My friend is selling his 5450 for twenty bucks so i think i might get it. Pc specs: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsuppor...portFAQ&prodSeriesId=3644713&prodTypeId=12454
Kthxbye!

 

[PaxMaulus]

I forgot to mention i will be using this graphics card for minecraft and tf2 mainly

 

[trollolo]

the two biggest factors will be your power supply and the size of the case/size of the card. look those up, if those match up you (should) be fine

 

[RiDE]

I don't think your 160W will cut it.

AMD recommends 400W. The card sips power but I wouldn't risk it.

 

[PaxMaulus]

So, i got the card after much deliberation (it was only 20 bucks!) and it seems to be working perfectly... Ill keep you guys posted.

 

[KingFatty]

There was a recent ad at Newegg for a 5450 for $5 after rebate. It consistently lists for $20 after rebate. Maybe see if your friend knew this, and if so, ask him to buy you a beer for getting you to pay as much as full-price for a used card (even though at least he didn't make you get a rebate).

 

[PaxMaulus]

I also forgot to mention this 5450 had 1gb ddr3 memory And a tiny gpu fan! Im pretty sure i saved at least a little bit of money, right?

 

[Via]

I don't think your 160W will cut it.

AMD recommends 400W. The card sips power but I wouldn't risk it.

Talk about playing it safe - under the specifications tab it lists the average power usage at just over 19 W.

 

[TemjinGold]

I don't think your 160W will cut it.

AMD recommends 400W. The card sips power but I wouldn't risk it.

Nonono... what he really needs is one of them 850 watters to be safe...

 

[TemjinGold]

I also forgot to mention this 5450 had 1gb ddr3 memory And a tiny gpu fan! Im pretty sure i saved at least a little bit of money, right?

Sorry, your friend ripped you off big time and is laughing all the way to the bank now...

 

[PaxMaulus]

Oh well... I really thought it was a good deal. Ill have to conduct my research much more thoroughly next time.