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Connecting an external graphics card to a desktop computer

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jumulka Posted messages 12090 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Hello! I've had a desktop computer for a while that I bought for my online courses; it's powerful enough to run some games on full... low :/
and I want to add a graphics card, but I'm not sure how to go about it or if this operation is feasible. If you could let me know what I could do, I would be delighted!
Ps: I don't mind if I can fit the graphics card inside the case!
Computer reference: HP PRO 300 G6 / GOLD G6400 / 16 GB

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  1. Anonymous user
     
    Good evening,

    Originally, for desktop PCs, you install the cards inside, not necessarily just the graphics card, but also the sound card, USB HUB, and wifi card.

    However, your HP case is small, and the cards are out of stock or being resold at a high price.

    Opening the case to check the space and the power of the power supply for the choice might void the warranty if the PC is recent.
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  2. BarhoumiYoussef Posted messages 8 Status Member
     
    The purchase of a graphics card is not a problem for me, but is it therefore impossible to connect an external graphics card?
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    1. Anonymous user
       
      Not really possible, aside from tinkering like on a laptop, it comes down to connecting to the dedicated PCIE port for the WiFi card, or using a minimum Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port to use an external Razer enclosure. Therefore, for a desktop, using the principle of laptops, you would need to use a PCIE x16 extension (a ribbon cable), which has the drawback of losing signal.
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      2. Anonymous user > jumulka Posted messages 12090 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
         
        Hi jumulka, thanks for the name, I call it a ribbon like the old IDE hard drives but that was a misunderstanding on my part.

        Yes, the GT 1030 is the best choice, it would be too big of an investment and too complicated for a small PC like this otherwise.
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  3. BarhoumiYoussef Posted messages 8 Status Member
     
    Thank you for your responses. Is there also a better graphics card that is roughly the same size?
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    1. Anonymous user
       
      No, because it wouldn't really be balanced; the Pentium Gold 6400 is not a powerhouse compared to high-end gaming graphics cards. Of course, it all depends on the display resolution to see the usefulness of a significant graphics card in games.
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  4. BarhoumiYoussef Posted messages 8 Status Member
     
    Okay, thank you!
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  6. BarhoumiYoussef Posted messages 8 Status Member
     
    Just one last question,
    do all motherboards have a PCI slot?
    even mine?
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    1. Anonymous user
       
      It's really rare for them not to have one; it's only in some mini PCs in the form of small boxes like the Mac Mini that the port is usually removed.
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  7. BarhoumiYoussef Posted messages 8 Status Member
     
    Alright, thank you very much for your intervention, take care of yourself, and have a good evening! :)
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  8. jumulka Posted messages 12090 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4 619
     
    Hello,
    note that the Mac Minis are portable PCs without a screen and not small desktop PCs ^^.

    not PCI but PCIe x16, I'm nitpicking but PCI, PCIe x1, and PCIe x16 are three different things ^^.

    according to the computer's documentation, yes there is a PCIe x16.
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