Hi i bought a new computer a few months ago expecting to be able to play the latest video games.But have recently noticed that my graphics card is not so good. I have searched for a new one but have no idea what will work and what wont.Please help here is my computer info:
HP Pavilion p6744y Desktop PC
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&docname=c02674978#N71
Motherboard
H-I41-uATX (Eton/EtonL)
Figure 1: Motherboard top view
Manufacturer: Foxconn
Form factor: microATX - 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)
Chipset: Intel G41 Express
Memory sockets: 2 x DDR3
Front side bus speeds: 1333/1066/800 MHz
Processor socket: 775
Expansion Slots:
1 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics card
2 PCI Express x1 slots
1 PCI slot
1 PCI Express x1 minicard slot
For more details, see Eton/EtonL motherboard specifications .
Processor
Intel Pentium E5800
Figure 2: Intel Pentium Dual-Core logo
Operating speed: Up to 3.2 GHz
Number of cores: 2
Socket: 775
Bus speed: 800 MHz
Processor upgrade information
Memory
4 GB
Amount: 4 GB
Speed: PC3-10600 MB/sec
Type: DDR3-1333
Memory upgrade information
Supports DDR3 DIMMs only
Dual channel memory architecture
Two DDR3 DIMM (240-pin) sockets
DIMM types:
PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333)
PC3-8500 (DDR3-1066)
PC3-6400 (DDR3-800)
Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
Supports 2 GB DDR3 DIMMs
Supports up to 4 GB on 64-bit PCs
Maximum memory only if using 2GB DDR3 DIMM modules
NOTE:32-bit PCs cannot address a full 4.0 GB of memoryThis motherboard is not planned for use with a 32-bit OS
Video graphics
Integrated graphics using Intel GMA x4500
*Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed.
Integrated graphics using Intel GMA x4500
Also supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards*
NOTE:*Either integrated graphics or the PCI Express x16 slot are usable at one time; they are not usable concurrently.
Sound/Audio
Integrated Realtek ALC662 Audio
Networking
LAN: 10-Base-T
Hard drive
1 TB
CD/DVD disc drive
SuperMulti DVD Burner drive
Memory Card Reader
6-in-1 multimedia card reader
Computer Case
Mid-size ATX
Height: 38.40 cm (15.12 inches)
Width: 16.58 cm (6.53 inches)
Length: 42.9 cm (16.89 inches)
Bay size Total Bays*
13.33 cm (5.25 inch)2
8.89 cm (3.5 inch)1
* Bays may be occupied by existing hardware.
Power Supply
300W (100V-240V)
Total wattage: 300W
HP Pavilion p6744y Desktop PC
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&docname=c02674978#N71
Motherboard
H-I41-uATX (Eton/EtonL)
Figure 1: Motherboard top view
Manufacturer: Foxconn
Form factor: microATX - 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)
Chipset: Intel G41 Express
Memory sockets: 2 x DDR3
Front side bus speeds: 1333/1066/800 MHz
Processor socket: 775
Expansion Slots:
1 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics card
2 PCI Express x1 slots
1 PCI slot
1 PCI Express x1 minicard slot
For more details, see Eton/EtonL motherboard specifications .
Processor
Intel Pentium E5800
Figure 2: Intel Pentium Dual-Core logo
Operating speed: Up to 3.2 GHz
Number of cores: 2
Socket: 775
Bus speed: 800 MHz
Processor upgrade information
Memory
4 GB
Amount: 4 GB
Speed: PC3-10600 MB/sec
Type: DDR3-1333
Memory upgrade information
Supports DDR3 DIMMs only
Dual channel memory architecture
Two DDR3 DIMM (240-pin) sockets
DIMM types:
PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333)
PC3-8500 (DDR3-1066)
PC3-6400 (DDR3-800)
Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
Supports 2 GB DDR3 DIMMs
Supports up to 4 GB on 64-bit PCs
Maximum memory only if using 2GB DDR3 DIMM modules
NOTE:32-bit PCs cannot address a full 4.0 GB of memoryThis motherboard is not planned for use with a 32-bit OS
Video graphics
Integrated graphics using Intel GMA x4500
*Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed.
Integrated graphics using Intel GMA x4500
Also supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards*
NOTE:*Either integrated graphics or the PCI Express x16 slot are usable at one time; they are not usable concurrently.
Sound/Audio
Integrated Realtek ALC662 Audio
Networking
LAN: 10-Base-T
Hard drive
1 TB
CD/DVD disc drive
SuperMulti DVD Burner drive
Memory Card Reader
6-in-1 multimedia card reader
Computer Case
Mid-size ATX
Height: 38.40 cm (15.12 inches)
Width: 16.58 cm (6.53 inches)
Length: 42.9 cm (16.89 inches)
Bay size Total Bays*
13.33 cm (5.25 inch)2
8.89 cm (3.5 inch)1
* Bays may be occupied by existing hardware.
Power Supply
300W (100V-240V)
Total wattage: 300W