About a new computer

callum1122334455 · Post by **callum1122334455** » Sat Nov 26, 2011 4:26 pm

Hello all.
I have a technical question.
If I bought this computer: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/p ... 419114.htm

Would I be able to take that graphics card out (GT520) and put in my current card (GTX 285) that is in this computer?

Confusing.

secludedsfx · Post by **secludedsfx** » Sat Nov 26, 2011 4:34 pm

Howcome you didn't build a pc yourself, I don't meant to be harsh but for £700 you could have built a beast machine with it.

callum1122334455 · Post by **callum1122334455** » Sat Nov 26, 2011 5:24 pm

To be honest, I'd much rather buy a pre built one for ease. I was gonna buy this on an argos card and pay it off monthly.
Not everyone is minted

Kromaatikse · Post by **Kromaatikse** » Sat Nov 26, 2011 5:46 pm

The spec list says nothing about the PSU, which would be the deciding factor for fitting your old card. Therefore I would class this as a high-risk idea.

callum1122334455 · Post by **callum1122334455** » Sat Nov 26, 2011 5:53 pm

Well, I just emailed the manufacturer so they should be able to tell me.

How easy is it to install a higher powered PSU?

malkymackay · Post by **malkymackay** » Sat Nov 26, 2011 7:19 pm

callum1122334455 wrote:Well, I just emailed the manufacturer so they should be able to tell me.

How easy is it to install a higher powered PSU?

Quite straightforward. Unplug the existing connecters, remove the screws holding the PSU to the case & remove the PSU. In the immortal words of Haynes manuals, re-fitting is the reverse of removal. Just did it myself yesterday & all done in under 10 minutes.

Kromaatikse · Post by **Kromaatikse** » Sat Nov 26, 2011 7:23 pm

It's not very difficult, but it can be very fiddly - you have to untangle the existing unit, then thread the new PSU's cables in and make sure everything that should be connected is. Some machines have the cables threaded behind the motherboard for neatness and to improve airflow.

It's a very central part of the machine, in practice. Since your main argument was that you wanted something "pre built for ease", I think you're going about this the wrong way.

Since you're in the UK, why not talk to the chaps at Aria? They can build a machine to your specifications, leaving out the graphics card and making sure the PSU is big enough to accept yours.

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