Video Card question

Hello guys my bro just bough the xfx 4850 and 700w ocz power supply he didnt know how to install it so he contacted hp he has the m8430f hp said that the system might not be able to handle a power supply thats stornger then the one provided...so would it be a problem if i switch the power supply o 700w one and the 8500gt with the 4850? do i just uninstall the 8500gt drivers and switch the cards and the power supply and install new drivers to the 4850? hes running on vista 4bit i would really like help in the most basic form of words u can put it in because im not the best with computers




(VIDEOCARD)
Newegg.ca - XFX HD-485X-YDFC Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

(MY BROS CP)
Product Specifications 
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    M8430F
    CPU
    Q6600
    Motherboard
    IPIBL-LB (Benicia)
    Memory
    4gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Evga 250 GTS
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Samsung T240HD
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    750gb
    PSU
    OCZ GameXStream 700-Watt
    Case
    NZXT Tempest ATX Mid-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Logitech G19
    Mouse
    Logitech G500
    Internet Speed
    Bell Max 10
Hello Soldier,

With this card, you need to make sure the mobo can hold it, as well as having the extra power cable for it.

I think Dell does this, I don't know about HP: They have their mobo's specially made with power connections that only work with their PSUs. So make sure you are VERY careful there, because if you are wrong, you WILL destroy the mobo and possibly the PSU. Other than that, installing a video card and PSU is very simple. Just unplug and unscrew the old PSU, and put in the new one in reverse of that order. Video card, pull out old one, push in new one. Done. Make sure it is seated properly.

If you need more specific or simplier info, let us know, we will be happy to help.

~Lordbob
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5QC
    Memory
    2x2GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia GeForce 9500GT 1Gb
    Sound Card
    Mobo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 206bw
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SP2514N ATA 250Gb 7200RPM
    Samsung [Model] 1Tb 7200RPM SATA2
    PSU
    Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W
    Keyboard
    Razer Tarantula
    Mouse
    Razer Lachesis
    Internet Speed
    not fast enough
hey lord how do i cheek if the power supply going to work with my mobo
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    M8430F
    CPU
    Q6600
    Motherboard
    IPIBL-LB (Benicia)
    Memory
    4gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Evga 250 GTS
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Samsung T240HD
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    750gb
    PSU
    OCZ GameXStream 700-Watt
    Case
    NZXT Tempest ATX Mid-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Logitech G19
    Mouse
    Logitech G500
    Internet Speed
    Bell Max 10
I think you may have to call HP. I don't even know if they do that, its just something I heard about.

~Lordbob
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5QC
    Memory
    2x2GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia GeForce 9500GT 1Gb
    Sound Card
    Mobo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 206bw
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SP2514N ATA 250Gb 7200RPM
    Samsung [Model] 1Tb 7200RPM SATA2
    PSU
    Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W
    Keyboard
    Razer Tarantula
    Mouse
    Razer Lachesis
    Internet Speed
    not fast enough
k thanks bob
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    M8430F
    CPU
    Q6600
    Motherboard
    IPIBL-LB (Benicia)
    Memory
    4gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Evga 250 GTS
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Samsung T240HD
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    750gb
    PSU
    OCZ GameXStream 700-Watt
    Case
    NZXT Tempest ATX Mid-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Logitech G19
    Mouse
    Logitech G500
    Internet Speed
    Bell Max 10
Your welcome soldier.

~Lordbob
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5QC
    Memory
    2x2GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia GeForce 9500GT 1Gb
    Sound Card
    Mobo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 206bw
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SP2514N ATA 250Gb 7200RPM
    Samsung [Model] 1Tb 7200RPM SATA2
    PSU
    Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W
    Keyboard
    Razer Tarantula
    Mouse
    Razer Lachesis
    Internet Speed
    not fast enough
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