jeremy_smitty5   Upgrading my graphic card.   Apr 10 2009, 10:49 AM
jeremy_smitty5   they couldn't give me a part number ( someone ...   Apr 11 2009, 01:11 AM
jephree   Well if nothing else they introduced a model type ...   Apr 11 2009, 01:21 AM
jeremy_smitty5   Thought it would be cool to have a "slimline...   Apr 11 2009, 10:35 PM
jephree   My first computer was an HP Vectra SSF so I am fam...   Apr 11 2009, 10:49 PM
jeremy_smitty5   I'm a big adobe fan. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Pr...   Apr 11 2009, 10:58 PM
jephree   How much RAM do you have? Right click My Computer...   Apr 11 2009, 11:05 PM
jeremy_smitty5   3GB RAM.   Apr 11 2009, 11:06 PM
jephree   Currently you have as to graphics: •Integrated gr...   Apr 11 2009, 11:26 PM
jeremy_smitty5   Integrated graphics means that part of the ram is ...   Apr 11 2009, 11:37 PM
jephree   Yes. Your graphics chip is using your system RAM u...   Apr 11 2009, 11:50 PM
jeremy_smitty5   yeah but most videos and pictures that I work on t...   Apr 11 2009, 11:52 PM
jephree   Well and of course just my own opinion but I'd...   Apr 12 2009, 12:06 AM
jeremy_smitty5   What do you think about this one? http://www.ewi...   Apr 12 2009, 09:56 AM
jephree   That looks perfect. I just want to verify the ...   Apr 12 2009, 01:27 PM
jephree   This appears to be the same model although more ex...   Apr 12 2009, 02:45 PM
jephree   I should just add on further reflection that your ...   Apr 12 2009, 02:47 PM
jeremy_smitty5   3.25" Wide X 1 5/8" Tall X 9" Deep ...   Apr 12 2009, 10:48 PM
jephree   Well looks like it will fit but you will also need...   Apr 12 2009, 10:54 PM
jeremy_smitty5   the case is only 4" wide so it might be a rea...   Apr 12 2009, 11:12 PM
jephree   Theirs: Width: 100mm(3.9") Length: 245mm(9....   Apr 12 2009, 11:25 PM
jeremy_smitty5   just talk to hp and the tech is now saying only 25...   Apr 12 2009, 11:34 PM
jephree   I would assume they only refer to their own produc...   Apr 12 2009, 11:43 PM
jeremy_smitty5   this website calculates what power your system dra...   Apr 13 2009, 12:19 AM
jephree   Yes. Free version here: http://extreme.outervisi...   Apr 13 2009, 12:27 AM
jephree   Just an update on the continuing search on my end ...   Apr 13 2009, 02:12 PM
jephree   These would fit @ 250 watts: http://www.power-on....   Apr 13 2009, 03:03 PM
jeremy_smitty5   I think this one looks pretty promising and for ...   Apr 13 2009, 03:27 PM
jeremy_smitty5   yeah don't ask, i have no clue   Apr 13 2009, 03:31 PM
jephree   Some say this is the ultimate thread regarding upg...   Apr 13 2009, 06:20 PM
itsmeGames   Internet lag? Also, unless I'm reading wrong, ...   Apr 13 2009, 06:26 PM
jeremy_smitty5   Think I am gonna try this one the thread say it on...   Apr 14 2009, 08:32 PM
jephree   Just to clarify: Are you also upgrading the PSU o...   Apr 14 2009, 08:38 PM
jeremy_smitty5   well if we can find a low profile, low watt card a...   Apr 14 2009, 09:09 PM
jephree   Can you post the thread reply # or page #? Again ...   Apr 14 2009, 09:14 PM
jeremy_smitty5   page one says The Slimlines support any low prof...   Apr 14 2009, 09:32 PM
jephree   Okay. But you also need to get a version of these ...   Apr 14 2009, 09:41 PM
jeremy_smitty5   sorry to me it look like it is a low profile card ...   Apr 14 2009, 09:47 PM
jephree   If you have a bracket kit Okay then. Just verify t...   Apr 14 2009, 10:02 PM
jeremy_smitty5   half height bracket kit. http://www.compusa.com/a...   Apr 14 2009, 10:06 PM
jephree   Yes. Try it. If it doesn't work then the PSU...   Apr 14 2009, 10:13 PM
jeremy_smitty5   this is the same card they refer to one page one c...   Apr 14 2009, 10:18 PM
jephree   Yes that is (sans the bracket). 4550. This is a 4...   Apr 14 2009, 10:25 PM
jeremy_smitty5   maybe this is the one they are talking about http...   Apr 14 2009, 10:57 PM
jephree   That is the same 4550 card. The only question here...   Apr 14 2009, 11:11 PM
jeremy_smitty5   I'm use VGA right now but the monitor I'm ...   Apr 14 2009, 11:23 PM
jephree   D-sub = VGA. Yes DVI is preferable. If a 4550 wo...   Apr 14 2009, 11:40 PM
jeremy_smitty5   so why would you pick the 4650 over the 4550   Apr 15 2009, 12:22 AM
jephree   At first glance: Basically as it is already set u...   Apr 15 2009, 12:32 AM
Troy   Just a quick point to add... I installed a new 43...   Apr 15 2009, 08:20 AM
jeremy_smitty5   thanks i'll look into that   Apr 15 2009, 10:24 AM
jephree   Here is the Sapphire page on the SAPPHIRE 100252H...   Apr 15 2009, 05:40 PM
jeremy_smitty5   Sorry about not getting back to you. A few long la...   Apr 16 2009, 10:07 PM
jephree   No problem. We are here. An active fan is definit...   Apr 16 2009, 10:23 PM
jeremy_smitty5   http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...=tab%...   Apr 16 2009, 11:05 PM
jephree   Looks good.   Apr 16 2009, 11:09 PM
jeremy_smitty5   I'm gonna with that one and see how it goes, i...   Apr 16 2009, 11:11 PM
jephree   Cool. Looking forward to the update!   Apr 16 2009, 11:13 PM
jeremy_smitty5   Alright got the card today. So far so good but hav...   Apr 21 2009, 10:58 PM
jephree   Sweet! Thanks for the update. One nice tool ...   Apr 21 2009, 11:04 PM
jeremy_smitty5   ok thanks i'm downloading it right now. I...   Apr 21 2009, 11:09 PM
jeremy_smitty5   I'll get back to you on the score   Apr 22 2009, 12:29 AM
jeremy_smitty5   3DMark Score 3195 3DMarks ...   Apr 22 2009, 09:00 AM
jephree   It is on the lower end of their scale but 3DMark06...   Apr 22 2009, 05:10 PM
itsme   QUOTE (jephree @ Apr 22 2009, 07:10 PM) I...   Apr 23 2009, 03:08 PM
jephree   QUOTE (itsme @ Apr 23 2009, 05:08 PM) QUO...   Apr 23 2009, 04:50 PM
jeremy_smitty5   3DMark Score 3626 3DMarks SM 2.0 Score 1284 SM ...   Apr 23 2009, 09:29 AM
ABinBoston   I just got one of these PCs - can you tell me what...   Oct 14 2009, 08:36 PM
Doug   hello ABinBoston It appears from post #69, that t...   Oct 17 2009, 09:59 AM