This post is more than 5 years old
32 Posts
0
2536
Graphics Card Upgrade
Hi, im currently looking to upgrade my computer's graphics card. I have a dell inspiron 3847, with a 300w power supply unit.
The current graphics card is the nvidia gt 705
Im looking to replace it with a "gtx 1050 2gb. This card requires a 300w psu.
Is this compatible with my pc?
ejn63
1 Rookie
1 Rookie
•
87.5K Posts
0
April 22nd, 2017 10:00
Two things to watch for: your system likely doesn't have power connectors for a video card, so be sure the card you buy doesn't need them.s
The other thing is to make sure the card you want fits the system physically - there are differences in physical size depending on the card you choose.
Otherwise, that chip should work -- provided the card itself fits your chassis and draws power only from the mainboard.
xitranch
3 Posts
1
April 22nd, 2017 10:00
GOTO Tom's Hardware site for comparison. IMHO, you should have MORE than 300W PS. There should be a safety margin of about 10%. All hardware draw from ONE PS, and if demand exceeds the rateing, it cold fail or shut down. Most likely, trip the breaker.
Callumdixon941
32 Posts
0
April 22nd, 2017 11:00
Just checked it. Card draws power from the motherboard. Also fits in the case. Should be good to go then?
Cheers
ejn63
1 Rookie
1 Rookie
•
87.5K Posts
0
April 23rd, 2017 12:00
Yes. Be sure you remove the existing video drivers before shutting down to swap in the new card - once it's in, you can then install the drivers for it.
Zakward
13 Posts
0
April 23rd, 2017 13:00
How do you post a new thread in this forum??? There is no button to click on to do that anywhere.
DELL-Chris M
Community Manager
Community Manager
•
54.2K Posts
0
April 25th, 2017 13:00
* From this thread, go to the top and see this =
* Click Desktop in that breadcrumb
* Click either Audio, General Hardware, or Video
* Click New Post
Callumdixon941
32 Posts
0
April 27th, 2017 10:00
Sorry to reply late, but what power supply would you reccommend ? to be on the safe side.