Computers & Networking

[bladerljd]

i am looking to buy a new graphics card for my PC, but its still under warentee, does the staff have to put it in or can I do it myself without losing the warentee.

the graphics card i currently have is ATI Radeon HD 4200, looking for a more of a gaming card thats better and affordable.

[RealGeorgeW Emerging Expert]

Please post the brand and model number(usually on the back of your case) so that we can give you the best advice.

Also, what's your maximum budget that you can put into this upgrade?

You can put it in yourself, if you're comfortable doing it, the only caveat is that if the installation damages anything, your warranty won't cover it. I believe, I'll have to check, but if you have GS do it, it's at least partially covered, one of the current Agents will have to chime in on that though.

[bladerljd]

the model is p7 1054. budget is a maximum od 250

[RealGeorgeW Emerging Expert]

For reference, here's the specs on your computer : http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02859337&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en...

For a worthwhile upgrade, you're going to also need to upgrade your power supply.

The card that I'd personally go with : http://www.bestbuy.com/site/PNY+-+GeForce+GTX+550Ti+1GB+GDDR5+PCI+Express+Overclocked+Graphics+Card/...

And the PSU that will give you enough juice to power it : http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Thermaltake+-+600W+TR2+ATX+Power+Supply/9827268.p?id=1218179699692&skuId...

[bladerljd]

its an hp pavilion

[bladerljd]

ty for your time