“Compatability I read the first question and it did not exactly answer mine. Can I use this graphics card with my desktop that is NOT an Asus? I am using an HP Pavilion Model p7-1234 with a AMD A6-3650 APU with Radeon HD Graphics at 2.60 GHz. I believe that my Motherboard has the slot to hold the graphics card but I am unsure. Even if i could switch from my old Graphics card (GC) to this one, should I? The only reason why I am considering is because I've taken a look inside my desktop multiple times (for cleaning purposes) and I have not seen a GC in the slot where it should be. I don't know if I'm just not seeing it or what, but this is why I'm looking for a "new" GC. Help would be much appreciated. Thank you.”
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The reason you're probably not seeing a GC or graphics card per say is because your computer is reading the on board graphics chip. Or the APU for instance. An APU is basically a graphics diode and cpu or processor combined together to make a faster chip. Or as so AMD claims. There fore the PCI Express slot usually blue colored would be empty. The slot for a GC or GPU would be located bottom of motherboard and has to have a slot opened on the slits to the rear or the case.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I found a picture of your MB by typing HP Pavilion Model p7-1234 into google and clicking the first link which is product specifications. If that is your current MB, then yes you can add this card in the longer black slot known as a PCI express slot. You then have 3 smaller PCI slots under the one you need for further expansion such as a wireless card. It all depends on what you want to do with this computer whether or not you should upgrade. Your current video card(GPU), which is on your processor(CPU) has a 512 MB cache which is really good for daily use and can send good picture to a rather large monitor. The video card you are looking at has a 2GB cache which means it can process 4 times as much information as your current one. Good if playing high resolution video games or if you watch a lot of videos from your computer or from the internet. Both can drive multiple displays if you want. If you do upgrade, you will have to install or get someone to install the card into the MB, if you try then remember there should be some resistance, but make sure it goes in straight otherwise you can damage the card and board. After the install you can disable the onboard video via BIOS and run off your new videocard. You can then install in drivers and such sent with the card, until those are installed your screen may look awkward and you will not be able to adjust the resolution much. Anyways, hope this helps.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Your HP could have came with "on-board" graphics, which would not need an external graphics card, and it could explain why you do not see anything in there. The card will work as long as you have a slot and your power supply can handle it. Check with HP to see if your specific model comes with a free PCIe slot and check your power supply to see if it is strong enough to power the card.
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