Can I upgrade my integrated video card?

[dhooddmb41]

Hello,

First off, thanks for taking the time to help me with my problem.  I have an HP AMD Quad-Core A10-5700 desktop with a dedicated AMD Radeon HD 7660D graphics card.  Would it be possible for me to add a standalone graphics card to my computer, or am I stuck with what I have?  Thank you for your help. 

[Calum]

Welcome to the forums

Do you have the exact model of your PC?  For example, HP Pavilion dv6z-7000.  This will let us know whether you have the slot for a standalone card, whether it will fit in the case, and whether your power supply will handle it.

[Geek-9pm]

Check your documentation. Or, just go to the HP site and look for a Graphics card that works with your model.
Or use this link.
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/store_access.do?template_type=cto_config&config_id=1817240&aoid=44661&003=6663635&010=C9D15AV#ABA_1817240&ci_sku=C9D15AV#ABA_1817240&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw=

Is this one of the cards they say works with your box?
1GB Nvidia GeForce GT620 [DVI, HDMI, VGA via Adapter]

[dhooddmb41]

Thank you for the replies.  My model is p7-1451, and yes, it does give me the option to add the 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT620 [DVI, HDMI, VGA via Adapter].  The thing is I have never opened my case, so I am assuming their is a PCI Express slot for that card and if I purchased it then I should just be able to put it in and my computer will pick up on it and go from there? 

[dhooddmb41]

And it looks like I could buy it here: http://www.amazon.com/PNY-NVIDIA-GeForce-PCI-Express-VCGGT620XPB/dp/B00847LDTI

If this is the same card and you think it would work on my pc, plus give me better performance when playing games, then I will buy it.

[Calum]

Well, you have the right slot for it, but you only have a 300W power supply, so you'll be somewhat limited in what you can upgrade to.  I'm struggling to find a low powered card that is actually better than a 7660D onboard - the GT 620 is significantly weaker.

Edit: also, you are correct, you would only need to insert the new card and start the PC, then install the appropriate drivers.  No other configuration should be necessary.

[dhooddmb41]

Hey guys, thank you for the help.  I think I will take it to a guy down town that can prevent me from either A: wasting money, or B: destroying my system.  I can actually run quite a few games pretty well.  The first time I really experienced any lag was with BioShock Infinite.