Hello,
I apologize if I am posting this in the wrong section or something, but this is my first post on this message board. I wasn't sure about something, and was hoping someone on here could help.
Anyways, my question is this:
My current desktop computer is a HP Media Center m1070n --> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...nfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=426501
I have had the computer for a few years now, and have installed a few different parts. I have replaced the motherboard at one time with a Compaq equivalent of the board that was originally in it when I bought it. Also, the current video card that is installed is an ATI Radeon 5187-6145 128mb card https://www.serversupply.com/MFGR/HP-COMPAQ/MULTIMEDIA/GRAPHICS CARD/128MB/5187-6145.htm
It has worked fine up until this point. I however, would like to expand my system to run 2 VGA/DVI monitors that I have, so I am going to need to upgrade to a video card that has 2 monitor outputs. I found a card that looks pretty decent and is currently selling on eBay for about $25 used. It is an EVGA GeForce 9400 GT 1GB card http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...744&CatId=3669
So, my question to you guys is, will this GeForce 1GB card work in my current system? I have two concerns about upgrading to this card... they are:
1. Will the Geforce card fit on the motherboard ok? I know that the card that I currently have installed is listed as a PCI Express card, and so if the GeForce one... but why does the GeForce card look like it has a connector on the top of the card as well as the bottom?
2. Will my stock power supply be able to handle the GeForce card? I still have the stock power supply installed in the computer... which is listed on the HP site as an output of 300 watts? I know that it is enough to power the 128mb card that is currently installed... but is it enough power to support the GeFroce 1GB card?
I appreciate any help I can get regarding this topic. Also, if you do not believe the GeForce card I have listed will work in my system... would you please recommend a video card for me that supports dual monitors and is a reasonable price? I am not looking to spend more the $50 for a used card, as this is an older computer and I do not want to put tons of money into it. Thanks guys, I really appreciate your help!!!
I apologize if I am posting this in the wrong section or something, but this is my first post on this message board. I wasn't sure about something, and was hoping someone on here could help.
Anyways, my question is this:
My current desktop computer is a HP Media Center m1070n --> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...nfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=426501
I have had the computer for a few years now, and have installed a few different parts. I have replaced the motherboard at one time with a Compaq equivalent of the board that was originally in it when I bought it. Also, the current video card that is installed is an ATI Radeon 5187-6145 128mb card https://www.serversupply.com/MFGR/HP-COMPAQ/MULTIMEDIA/GRAPHICS CARD/128MB/5187-6145.htm
It has worked fine up until this point. I however, would like to expand my system to run 2 VGA/DVI monitors that I have, so I am going to need to upgrade to a video card that has 2 monitor outputs. I found a card that looks pretty decent and is currently selling on eBay for about $25 used. It is an EVGA GeForce 9400 GT 1GB card http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...744&CatId=3669
So, my question to you guys is, will this GeForce 1GB card work in my current system? I have two concerns about upgrading to this card... they are:
1. Will the Geforce card fit on the motherboard ok? I know that the card that I currently have installed is listed as a PCI Express card, and so if the GeForce one... but why does the GeForce card look like it has a connector on the top of the card as well as the bottom?
2. Will my stock power supply be able to handle the GeForce card? I still have the stock power supply installed in the computer... which is listed on the HP site as an output of 300 watts? I know that it is enough to power the 128mb card that is currently installed... but is it enough power to support the GeFroce 1GB card?
I appreciate any help I can get regarding this topic. Also, if you do not believe the GeForce card I have listed will work in my system... would you please recommend a video card for me that supports dual monitors and is a reasonable price? I am not looking to spend more the $50 for a used card, as this is an older computer and I do not want to put tons of money into it. Thanks guys, I really appreciate your help!!!