Deciding on a video card requires suggestions

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GTraymond2820

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Hey i made a topic a while ago about buying a video card, well my birthday is coming up pretty soon gonna be 16 yippie :D, so the present i really want to have is a good gaming card for my computer, im still debating on what type of card i want but here are my requirements :

Must not be over the top expensive incase my pc needs new parts to upgrade

I would like to enjoy my games at my monitor native resolution which is 1920x1080, at a nice graphical detail, no sli or crossfire over the top ultra thing, just something nice that gives me the best performance and a nice solid 30-60 fps

Finally i want to be able to run the following games :
Starcraft 2
Borderlands 2
Planetside 2 and
Hawken

This is all please leave me some suggestions on what to get or if i should wait till christmas since its only 1 month away.

PS: My pc is a HP p6715f
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP P6715f
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Motherboard
MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E)
Memory
5GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2211X
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1.5 TB Hard Drive
PSU
250W
Keyboard
HP USB Keyboard
Mouse
HP USB Optical Mouse
6850/6870
GTX 560ti
6950
GTX 460
GTX 660
are some to consider

but we cant help you much untill you give us a budget
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Packard Bell iMedia 2218 -- Has Been Running For Almost 7 Years!
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x86
CPU
Intel Pentium D 925 @ 3.00GHz
Motherboard
Socket 775 MCP73VT-PM
Memory
1GB DDR2 667MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Overclocked Asus ATI Radeon X1600 Pro 512MB
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Audigy 570
Monitor(s) Displays
19" LCD Monitor; MW19E-AAA
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
500gb 7200rpm (Windows 7) ---
160gb 7200rpm (Backup) ---
1TB Iomega External Drive (7200rpm)
PSU
250w Packard Bell Standard
Case
Packard Bell standard
Cooling
Intel Socket 775 Air Cooler
Keyboard
Wired PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Wireless USB Mouse
Internet Speed
Wireles --- Download - 6.63 Mbps Upload - 0.38 Mbps
Other Info
Currently Planning To Build New Computer --- Also Got A Samsung Galaxy Ace II (Plays All Games You Throw At It)
A little bad news:

HP Pavilion p6715f Desktop PC Product Specifications HP Pavilion p6715f Desktop PC | HP® Support

Your PC has a 250W power supply.

The machine has a PCI-E X16 graphics slot, which is compatible with most graphics cards that are currently on the market. However, a 250W power supply wouldn't support most add-in graphics cards.

Here's a fairly modest graphics card:

EVGA | Products | EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti SSC | 01G-P4-3652-KR

(GTX 650ti). eVGA recommends at least a 400W power supply with a minimum of 20A available at 12V.

I don't own one of these, but it looks like a reasonable upgrade:

Newegg.com - Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply

(Antec Neo Eco 520w). I'm not completely certain that it would be a painless swap, but as far as I know, HP uses an industry standard PSU in your PC.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
homegrown
OS
Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core I7-3930k
Motherboard
Asus P9X79 Pro
Memory
16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
Graphics Card(s)
eVGA GTX680
Sound Card
Creative X-Fi Titanium
Monitor(s) Displays
As PA246Q
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1200
Hard Drives
Corsair Force GT, 120 GB
WDC 1.5TB Caviar Black
PSU
PCP&C Silencer 750 Crossfire
Case
Silverstone FT02
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
cheap Logitech USB
Mouse
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer (old optical) USB
Internet Speed
6Mb cable
Other Info
Pioneer BDR-205
Samsung SH-203B
Monsoon 5.1 speakers
Ok thanks for the info so my psu unit needs to upgrade I have to look into that, any thing else my PC needs upgrading processor, memory etc? Oh and I forgot to add my budget the card must be between 100 to 300 price range nothing over.

Oh and I would like a nvidia one :)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP P6715f
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Motherboard
MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E)
Memory
5GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2211X
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1.5 TB Hard Drive
PSU
250W
Keyboard
HP USB Keyboard
Mouse
HP USB Optical Mouse
so, everything else looks good but if you are buying a higher end like the 660ti then you cpu MIGHT bottleneck it, also is it $300 or £300 or 300 euros
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Packard Bell iMedia 2218 -- Has Been Running For Almost 7 Years!
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x86
CPU
Intel Pentium D 925 @ 3.00GHz
Motherboard
Socket 775 MCP73VT-PM
Memory
1GB DDR2 667MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Overclocked Asus ATI Radeon X1600 Pro 512MB
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Audigy 570
Monitor(s) Displays
19" LCD Monitor; MW19E-AAA
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
500gb 7200rpm (Windows 7) ---
160gb 7200rpm (Backup) ---
1TB Iomega External Drive (7200rpm)
PSU
250w Packard Bell Standard
Case
Packard Bell standard
Cooling
Intel Socket 775 Air Cooler
Keyboard
Wired PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Wireless USB Mouse
Internet Speed
Wireles --- Download - 6.63 Mbps Upload - 0.38 Mbps
Other Info
Currently Planning To Build New Computer --- Also Got A Samsung Galaxy Ace II (Plays All Games You Throw At It)
$300 US currency since i live in the US New York
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP P6715f
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Motherboard
MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E)
Memory
5GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2211X
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1.5 TB Hard Drive
PSU
250W
Keyboard
HP USB Keyboard
Mouse
HP USB Optical Mouse
GTraymond2820 said:
$300 US currency since i live in the US New York
Click to expand...

Your CPU is a first gen i3, a lot of GPU's that you are dreaming about will be bottlenecked by your old i3.

My thoughts.. IF you want to play games, and have high fps, get a new motherboard and cpu+gpu
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 professional X64
CPU
AMD A10-5800K OC@ 4.4Ghz.
Motherboard
Gigabyte F2A85X-UP4
Memory
8GB Kingston HyperX Blu 1333mhz
Graphics Card(s)
XFX HD7870 2GB Core Edition
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2216W
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda 500gb 7200rpm
Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 7200rpm
PSU
Cooler Master Silent Pro M 850W
Case
Thermaltake Commander MS-I
Cooling
Cooler Master N520
Mouse
Logitech M504
Internet Speed
10Mbps
First gen its pretty powerful for a first gen
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP P6715f
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Motherboard
MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E)
Memory
5GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2211X
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1.5 TB Hard Drive
PSU
250W
Keyboard
HP USB Keyboard
Mouse
HP USB Optical Mouse
Hey help me select one :D
nvidia gtx 650 - Walmart.com

I can only buy it in retail stores because neither do i nor my parents have a credit card
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP P6715f
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Motherboard
MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E)
Memory
5GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2211X
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1.5 TB Hard Drive
PSU
250W
Keyboard
HP USB Keyboard
Mouse
HP USB Optical Mouse
Ok so i made a lot of thought into it now here is my decision, im not going to ask for anything this year instead i am going to look into upgrading my entire pc, motherboard, cpu, video card etc next year when the money is available and the prices for the parts i want will go down.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP P6715f
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Motherboard
MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E)
Memory
5GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2211X
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1.5 TB Hard Drive
PSU
250W
Keyboard
HP USB Keyboard
Mouse
HP USB Optical Mouse
GTraymond2820 that sound like a wise choice to me. It will give you time to do research on new hardware that comes out. A method that works for me is simple.
I start with choosing case (PC tower) with great cooling a lot of room and quality power supply (Corsair, Seasonic) bigger than I will need. Then cpu and motherboard are next then the ram (as much as I can afford) to match the motherboard and cpu specs. Then the video card. This will take time but is somewhat enjoyable. If the dollars start getting a little to high and you have to cut back a little I recommend not doing it with the case or power supply. They are the roots of your computer and you can always built up from there.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home made Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
CPU
Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3
Motherboard
ASUS X-99 Deluxe II
Memory
Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
Screen Resolution
1920-1080 or 1280-720 HDMI
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
Case
Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
Cooling
XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
Keyboard
Das 4 Professional
Mouse
Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
Internet Speed
100 mbits
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
Browser
I.E. 11 default/Firefox/ ISP Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
Other Info
LG BluRay Burner/
Sound system-KLipsch-THX/
Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
Is it cool to use my regular HP case or is it a necessity to upgrade that?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP P6715f
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Motherboard
MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E)
Memory
5GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2211X
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1.5 TB Hard Drive
PSU
250W
Keyboard
HP USB Keyboard
Mouse
HP USB Optical Mouse
Since my family is not the richest I want to have some thing of quality but must fit a tight budget
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP P6715f
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Motherboard
MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E)
Memory
5GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2211X
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1.5 TB Hard Drive
PSU
250W
Keyboard
HP USB Keyboard
Mouse
HP USB Optical Mouse
GT...

I just upgraded a GTX 460 to a GTX 660. It requires only one 6 pin PCI power connector - the 460 needed two.
The performance over the 460 is stunning. Almost 3 times more CUDA cores -960 for the 660, 336 for the 460. Twice the onboard memory, 660 has 2gb. The differnce in FSX is, at max settings - 25 fps for the 660 vs 13 fps for the 460 (at 1920x1200). This is on an old Q8400, over clocked to 3.0gb, with 4gb of 1333 RAM.

And it only cost $230.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Homebuilt
OS
windows 7 32
CPU
Intel i7 4770K
Motherboard
Asus Z97-A
Memory
Corsair Vengeance 8gb DDR3 2133(PC3 17000)
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GTX 660 2gb
Sound Card
Asus Xonar D1
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell Ultrasharp UM2913WM
Screen Resolution
2560x1080 32
Hard Drives
PNY 240gb SSD
Seagate 500gb SSD
PSU
Corsair CXM 600
Case
Fractal Design Define R4
Cooling
Arctic Freezer Xtreme rev 2
Keyboard
Logitech K800 Wireless Illuminated
Mouse
MicroSoft 5000
Internet Speed
Cable
Antivirus
MSE
Browser
IE 11 and Chrome
Other Info
Samsung DVD-RW
Cambridge 4.1 speakers
Hauppauge HVR-950 USB Tuner
Asus Optimized Overclock to 4.4ghz
A HP case is designed to do just the bare minimum for the hardware it came with. If you decide to use it you will have to do modifications to it for proper cooling. I understand we all are not rich. You are talking about a $500.00 to $1000.00 video card plus a top of the line motherboard, cpu, and ram it would seem to me a new case would be the proper way to go. When you do your research you will find many cases that will fit your needs for $200.00 or less. You will need room and proper air circulation and proper wire/harness management. Do yourself and your hardware a favor and look into it.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home made Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
CPU
Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3
Motherboard
ASUS X-99 Deluxe II
Memory
Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
Screen Resolution
1920-1080 or 1280-720 HDMI
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
Case
Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
Cooling
XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
Keyboard
Das 4 Professional
Mouse
Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
Internet Speed
100 mbits
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
Browser
I.E. 11 default/Firefox/ ISP Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
Other Info
LG BluRay Burner/
Sound system-KLipsch-THX/
Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
Yes thanks for the tips
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP P6715f
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Motherboard
MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E)
Memory
5GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2211X
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1.5 TB Hard Drive
PSU
250W
Keyboard
HP USB Keyboard
Mouse
HP USB Optical Mouse
Ok so im going to wait to do all of these when i am ready for college because im a junior now in HS and college isn't very far away besides that seems like the excellent time for this because i want my major to be within the computer field, thanks for the tips guys and gonna take strong recommendations into everything you say, peace :D
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP P6715f
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Motherboard
MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E)
Memory
5GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2211X
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1.5 TB Hard Drive
PSU
250W
Keyboard
HP USB Keyboard
Mouse
HP USB Optical Mouse
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