Would i have to get a new power supply unit if (details)?

I attempt to use a PCI-E or a PCI video card with my computer?


(Specifications: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docum...





How far should i upgrade my power supply unit to be able to run components properly?

Would i have to get a new power supply unit if (details)?
From the specs you provided a PCI-E video card wouldn't be usable on the system, it only has PCI slots. You should be OK with a PCI video card or an AGP 4x video card which you don't mention but the specs say it has an AGP 4x slot.





Though the power supply is small, 200 Watts, it shouldn't need to be upgraged for a PCI or AGP 4x card, though I'd reccomend looking for one that doesn't need active cooling (a fan) to minimize power consumption. Should you decide to upgrade the power suppy anyway a 300-350 Watt unit should be more then sufficient.
Reply:You should check the power consumption written on each of the major hardware items. Add them up as a rough guide of how much power supply you will need.
Reply:PCI video cards are compatible with PCI-e slots...not hte other way around. However, your computer seems to have a AGP slot..and so your video card will likely be using that, not the PCI slot (if it is a high performance card).





As for the Power Supply, consider a 250w supply at least. This should be adequate for all kinds of things.