Imead S3810 Problems

[Tuptup]

Hi there, Last year i bought the I Imedia S3810 and thought the integrated graphics looked nasty, so consequently I bought a HD5450 and fitted it and everything was much better. Recently though, I have been wanting to play more graphic intensive games and realise that a new graphics card would be the solution to this.
the problem is that the s3810 only has a 250W PSU and a very small case size so i am very limited as to what graphics card i can get.

So, here is my question: Would it be safe/viable to transfer the computer's component's to a new case and fit a new PSU and then graphics card? And if not, are there any decent Low-profile graphics cards that would run on a 250W PSU?

Many thanks in advance.

 

[MindoverMaster]

You can read this thread: http://www.techist.com/forums/f75/need-help-upgrading-imedia-computer-245897/

It's a year old, but relevant to your system.

 

[jasonalwaysready]

probably not going to happen. Most of the premade computers come on non standard sized motherboards, which means it wont fit exactly right if at all in a new case. your best bet is probably to save up and buy a new set up. give us a budget and we can work out the best money can buy.

here is a thread from a year and 3 days ago from someone with the same question.

http://www.techist.com/forums/f75/need-help-upgrading-imedia-computer-245897/

edit: mom... what a ninja.

 

[MindoverMaster]

Ninja'd! Though, those parts are a bit old. What is your budget?

 

[Tuptup]

Yeah, didn't want it to come to selling my s3810 But ah well.
I'm thinking (Assuming i get very little money for the S3810) My intitial budget is around £350, which is not much, but i'm really just looking for something i can steadily upgrade.
I'll be more careful about buying PCs with micro ATX boards and sub-par PSUs in the future.

 

[jasonalwaysready]

Yeah, didn't want it to come to selling my s3810 But ah well.
I'm thinking (Assuming i get very little money for the S3810) My intitial budget is around £350, which is not much, but i'm really just looking for something i can steadily upgrade.
I'll be more careful about buying PCs with micro ATX boards and sub-par PSUs in the future.

micro atx boards arent necesarily a problem. if your goals were a cheap computer that did everything you wanted it do, seems like it was a good buy. Now that your priorities have changed and you want to game a bit more is it failing.