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I'm in a tough spot for a graphics card. I'd like to upgrade this computer of mine without having to get a whole new machine but an appropriate graphics card is going to be tough to find.

The machine: HP Pavilion Slimline S3200n (160W power supply)
The requirements: PCI-Express x16, no greater than 160W minimum PSU, slimline PC compatible

Beyond this, I'm not picky...I just want an upgrade from the on-board integrated graphics (which is so piddly it isn't worth naming). I've read that an nVidia 8400 GS will do the trick, but that seems to require a 300W PSU. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I think I've found one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814129106
A user reports installing it successfully in an HP Pavilion Slimline S3320f which uses the same power supply as an S3200n, though I'm not sure if it would be recommended practice...

do you need a card that does openGL well? if nnot I would suggest a matrox card. they use a lot less power than the gaming type graphics card. their 2d preformance is really good as well. just there not very good for anythig thats going to use openGL or a lot of direct draw

If it was just for 2D work, photo editing, etc, I'd say these are the cards I need...they certainly hit the mark for everything I mentioned, and there's plenty of low-profile options (Best Buy has only one low-profile card, period). However, I also need the card to serve for my wife's gaming (yes, you read that correctly, she plays Guild Wars ).

I also just found an upgrade for the power supply [link] which would certainly expand my possibilities, as well as another graphics card which is rumored to work [link].