How do I check to see what my power supply is, so I can upgrade proper graphics card

Should work with a processor of the same socket type. I'd seriously upgrade the psu myself. Personally I'd upgrade the motherboard and processor to a quad core, and get the fastest ram, look at ebuyer.com, you can buy a bundle upgrade package for less than you may think. :)

Often times, people will upgrade their graphics card without updating their power supply. Check on the box for your graphics card and see what amount of wattage the card needs. When I bought my first card, I didn't check and the computer shut itself off because of overheating. So you may need to buy a power supply that can handle the power hungry graphics card. Hope this helps!

graphic cards usually are made to a DirectX level the most up to date cards are at DirectX 11
check your game and see what direct X level it requires. it may well be that you can download and install direct x to the level of the game, if the graphic card you have will accept it.

if not the next steps could be expensive, if you are looking to buy an new pc soon anyway then i would not bother to buy a new graphic card, then better a new pc with a decent graphic card installed. if not you have to be aware of the upgrade.

firstly you have to have a power supply that can give power to the new graphics card, if you opt for PCI express these usually have a secondar power connector and your power supply will need to have the connector for this.

also *********** board will have to have a slot that accepts your new graphics card.

check with your computer store to ensure you get the right one. and that your pc will work with it ok.

I hope this was helpful.

either the graphic card is not compatible or the power supply that you changed is not fit for the motherboard....
check this
1 switch on the machine....if u can view / hear the fan on the power unit at the back of the PC running then the power unit is working.
2 do u get any msg or charecter on the screen when you power on the manchine ? if yes then the graphic card is the issue....
3 the cables inside the PC that you connected of the power supply are not properly joined in the MB

well at the last i will ask if the PC was new why did u make an upgrade....u could have bought a better PC with the extended features ??? well that's ur choice...!!!

ok then....
just put back the original power supply and original graphic card to c if it works now....
then let me know pls...
regards

Before upgrading a video card, it's strongly recommended to check the wattage specification of the power supply unit. If the installed power supply unit can cater the need of the newly installed video card then it can be used normally.

You may refer to the user manual of the Computer to check the wattage specification or the Power supply unit(PSU) or directly open the tower to check for the printed value on the PSU itself.

Not sure really what you are asking.
As a general rule, I use a 350-400 watt power supply in my systems.
This is adequate power for most modern machines (gaming machines would be higher). The motherboard doesn't care what size power supply you put into the machine. It gets the same voltage from any of them. The power supply must have the proper power plugs to fit the motherboard, however. All modern power supplies will have what you need.
Check out your graphics card, too. It may require power from the power supply.

If this helps, be sure to rate the answer, please.

You have a PCI Express slot to put a graphics card in. You can get a bigger graphics card to install in the machine but the power supply you are using in your comptuer is only 300 watts. If the specs of the memory card tell you to upgrade the power supply if its blow x amount watts you will have to do that in order to not run into problems. The good thing about e-machines is that you can upgrade the power supply at the same time. Usually they don't cost a lot of money.

You might have to get one thats around 425 to 475 watts depending on what the instructions tell you. If the new video card you are using is running a fan for cooling, chance are it will need an upgrade.

Hi,

The Hp PWRSPLY-250W power supply would be compatible when upgrading your graphics card.

please rate me. thank you.

what would the price range of the video card would you be looking for?

depending on the price range is depending on the card i would suggest.

I assume you installed the new graphics card already. Did you check if your power supply could handle the increased power? If your power supply is rated at 350W or less, I'd upgrade to at least 400W.

Also, ensure that the graphics card, if it has a power connector, is connected properly to the power supply, and that in the process of installing it, you didn't accidentally remove any of the power connections to your motherboard.

The Green LED lets you know that it is receiving power from the wall, and that the problem lies in the computer somewhere.