Hello, I am having a bit of a dilemma as to whether I would be able to put an HD 5770, into this computer because it already has an intel HD 2000 in it and I was confused as to whether you could replace an intel card, but as far as I know, it is built into the i3, so would it be possible? Thank you in advance.
PC:[url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Gateway+-+Desktop+/+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i3+Processor+/+6GB+Memory+/+1TB+Hard+Drive/3152445.p?id=1218380507379&skuId=3152445[/url]
Video Card:[url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/XFX+-+ATI+Radeon+HD+5570+1GB+DDR3+PCI+Express+Graphics+Card/9849596.p?id=1218184702088&skuId=9849596[/url]
You should be able to put in a 5770. There should be a free PCI Express x16 slot for you to insert it.
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It will detect it once you boot it up, and just install the drivers and you should be good to go.
As far as internal cards go, they usually are set to automatically shut off when a pci-e card is installed, or there is an option in the bios to disable it.
That being said, the card itself may or may not have a hard time fitting into that case. Most pre-builts don't give ample space for newer cards.
Thank you guys. I just wanted to know before I made my purchase.
do not buy that 5570, that is way too highly priced and you can get a 6770 for that.
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