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Is it possible to install a dedicated graphics card into a PC that was built with integrated graphics?

I'd like to upgrade to a 23-24" LED backlit monitor but if I'm unable to upgrade to a better graphics card, I don't really see the logic behind doing so.

This is the PC I have. HP a6228x specifications

I know it needs improvements in other areas as well, so I was trying to figure out if I should make upgrades to what I have or wait and start with better bones.

I really only use my PC for the internet, videos and music and stuff. But I use it alot and I wouldn't might having a better display.

And if you look at the specs and notice something that could easily be improved please feel free to mention it. I wouldn't mind if I had a faster better working computer.

Thanks!

as long as you have a slot for it you should be fine. Usually PCI or AGP

Ok, thanks, cool.

I had to do a search to learn about PCI and AGP but now I got it. So I searched the specs of the motherboard and it has these for expansion slots...

-Two PCI

-One PCI Express x16 graphics

-One PCI Express x1 (for cards such as network, sound, tv-tuner)

Here are the motherboard specs

So, I'll need a card that is compatible with PCI X16, correct?

And will it matter if I go with the 2.0 version of video card?

Also, does it matter if I go with DDR2 or DDR3 memory for the video card? I'm just not sure because the motherboard specs read DDR2 memory.

Ok, so I just read that a 2.0 card will work fine.

Ok, just read that using a DDR3 RAM video card with a DDR2 motherboard if fine.

Memory on the vid card doesnt matter.

make sure your power supply is good enough to power your new card ive had some trouble with that before

colemanyoungerinalaska wrote:make sure your power supply is good enough to power your new card ive had some trouble with that before

For sure. I've been looking at a few and I think I found a good 750 watt 80% efficient PSU. It think my hp's power supply is a 300 watt.

what kinda card are you gonna get

NorthQuad wrote:For sure. I've been looking at a few and I think I found a good 750 watt 80% efficient PSU. It think my hp's power supply is a 300 watt.

Depending on what you want i have an 8800GT sitting on my desk i just replaced with a 5850. If you want it shoot me an offer.