need info about upgrades please. i have el1358g-51w emachines computer, some say i can upgrade to 8gb ram, though online only sells 2 or 4 gb ram chips, why cant i just get a 32 gb ram chip and call it good? i have no real computer experience besides building a "fanken computer" years ago. effectivly it had more cooperation than most things.(nec hard drive, compac motherboard, ibm ram, pent 3 processor, and other components from other computers)... and if i am unable to upgrade to an effective ram (like 16 or more, cuz yall know 8 isnt gona run anything, as far as games goes...) then should i just go steam machine, or try for a cheeper alternative...(though i dont know what) also, i am running windows 10, and i have gotten diablo 2 lod to run, without problems (after much tweeking...) Date Posted: Mar 15, 2017 @ 10:52am Posts: 9 Can anyone recommend a Power Supply for EL1358G-51W. I have a stock 220W PSU, and need to upgrade to around 500W. Also, I would like to upgrade the onboard graphics chip to a Graphics Card. I don't need high end, just an improvement over 256K, say 2 or 3Gb. Many thanks for the reply 0 Who's Online804alinurdin brummyfan2 coetok danielng tbOliveira +799 Guests Joined
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Hi, welcome to TSF Your new computer has a PCIEx16 slot for the graphics card, but it only has a 220W power supply unit (PSU). You'll need to replace this with a good quality 550W PSU (approx $60) before installing a graphics card. The integrated GeForce 6150SE chipset is not designed for games. It's more suited to general desktop work and
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Jul 26, 2011 In this particular design, is there room to install a new power supply and graphic card? It seems to have quite limited space on the sinside :sigh:. Thanks.
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Measure the dimensions of your 220W. If it's smaller than standard (approx 6"W x 3.5"H x 6"L), you'll need a bigger case. To see if the 9800 fits inside the case, switch the computer off and plug the card into the PCIE slot. Joined Jul 26, 2011 ·
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It's almost like rebuilding the computer, except you can leave the CPU and RAM attached to the motherboard. You would have to remove the motherboard, cards, drives and power supply from the old case, then put them into the new case, making sure everything is properly connected. If you want to give it a go, we can give more detailed instructions
when you're ready, or you could take it to your local PC repair store and get them to install the parts and run some tests to make sure it's all working. Joined
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Your slimline case is 20 x 14 x 7, and the Raidmax case is 19 x 9 x 18.5 (LxWxH), so it will be big enough for a standard size PSU and the new graphics card, and it will also be ok for your smaller motherboard - it can take both ATX and micro-ATX boards. Joined Jul 26, 2011 ·
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Jul 26, 2011 Thanks very much, it also comes with a decent power supply in that case. Guess all I have to do now is find the graphics card I want... and then hope I can manage to traqnsfer the system properly, the local computer store here in town has pretty high rates per hour..
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There is no power supply in that case you linked. And I agree with Tyree's statement if there was one with the case. Joined Jul 26, 2011 · 6 Posts
Discussion Starter · #12 · Jul 27, 2011 FULL SPECS: AMD Athlon II X2 Dual-Core 220 processor 3GB DDR3 SDRAM system memory (expandable to 4GB) Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE Graphics 1 x PCI Express (x1) slot, 1 x PCI Express (x16) slot, 1 x 5.25" bay, 1 x 3.5" bay Power
Supply 220w Dimensions:10.4 (H) x 3.9 (W) x 14.6 (D) inches 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet 6-in-1 memory card reader 6 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x VGA port, 2 x PS/2 ports, 1 x headphone jack, 1 x microphone jack, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet port, 3 x audio ports I really just want to get a suitable Power Supply in it so I can run a decent graphic card. I am worried I won't have space inside to do so. Any help is much appreciated.
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Ive seen i can put a gaming card not particulary a good one but at least a decent one without upgrading the powersupply cause i wont have enough for a new case. gaming card, and a power supply. So i need a gaming card that i can install with the powersupply available.
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You can use a half-height GPU, not good enough for gaming, with that case but there are no good quality PSU's that will fit and that 220W OEM PSU is far from sufficient for any dedicated GPU. Joined Jun 26, 2012 · 1 Posts
I have to ask. I have this however, I'm buying my build piece by piece. I have this computer at the moment. So while I getting the parts, (case, power supply, ram and etc). |