Best graphics card that my PC can handle?

[CommandoBob]

My question is the title, specs are in my PC specs section. Thanks!
Please refer to my latest post on this topic.

 

[vrosa]

What's you power supply ?

 

[CommandoBob]

What's you power supply ?

How can I see that?

 

[vrosa]

Open your case and look for the label on the PSU box. There must be a reference to its power (watts).

The question you asked depends more of the PSU you have than any other thing.

 

[CommandoBob]

Open your case and look for the label on the PSU box. There must be a reference to its power (watts).

The question you asked depends more of the PSU you have than any other thing.

Here you go:
View nV3nUs.jpg on ScreenSnapr

May I also ask what the best processor is for it?

 

[Sardonicus]

Your psu looks like a 600 watt unit.
Pick a card you're interested in and use the PSU calculator.
Most cards are fine with a 400 to 500 watt PSU.
600 watts gives you more headroom to use a more powerful card.

eXtreme Power Supply Calculator

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCate...me=Desktop-Graphics-Video-Cards&Order=REVIEWS

 

[stormy13]

Your psu looks like a 600 watt unit.

And not a very good one at that. 20A on the 12V rail would likely up and kill itself if you tried running much more than onboard video with it.

CommandoBob looking at the label on that thing, you better add a new power supply to the budget if you and a decent video card.

 

[pparks1]

^ What he said.

A single 12V rail with 20A isn't going to handle a whole heck of a lot. For comparison sake, my Corsair HX620 (which is listed as 3 rails, but is actually just a single rail), is 50A.

 

[CommandoBob]

Oh I need to buy another power supply? Dang those things look hard to install. Thanks.

 

[pparks1]

Power supplies are not "hard" to install...but there is a lot of wires that make it look tough. Fortunately, the power connectors only plug in and fit 1 way...so you cannot really get them wrong.

Once you unplug the power connectors, installing a PSU is usually only a 2 of 4 screw process.

 

[CommandoBob]

Ah okay, thanks. So I would like to get the best graphics card for my PC below $150, who knows some suggestions? And what power supply I have to get for that one?

EDIT:
I have this GFX card in mind:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...BYTE-_-14125367&AID=10440897&PID=3962334&SID=

Will it run on my PC? And with what power supply?

 

[essenbe]

You may consider this Silverstone 500W. It will run the card you picked and give you some room for future upgrades. It has 34A on the +12V versus your current 20A. The card manufacturer recommends a minimum 400W.

 

[CommandoBob]

You may consider this Silverstone 500W. It will run the card you picked and give you some room for future upgrades. It has 34A on the +12V versus your current 20A. The card manufacturer recommends a minimum 400W.

Thank you! I would like a cheaper PSU but that could also work. Is my processor going to keep up with the Graphics card? And is it hard to install a PSU? I mean there are so many cords connected to it I don't even know where to start. Sorry for so much questions!

 

[essenbe]

I would recommend Silverstone, Corsair or Antec PSU's. They are the better quality. A low quality PSU can fail and take out other components with it. Better quality ones are less likely to do that.

Replacing a PSU looks more difficult than it actually is, and this one is modular, meaning you only have to deal with the cables you need. When you remove the old PSU, just remember where the cords came from. The cords are made so that they will only go in one way. Your specs do not list your case, but if it is a normal ATX case, any ATX PSU will fit. It attaches with 4 screws on the rear of the case. You will need to disconnect the 24 pin connector , the 4/8 pin ATX connector and the hard drive power cables and the connectors that go to your graphics card. On the new one, just reconnect those connectors the same way. I believe the new card you wanted requires 1 6 pin connector, which this PSU has.

 

[CommandoBob]

I would recommend Silverstone, Corsair or Antec PSU's. They are the better quality. A low quality PSU can fail and take out other components with it. Better quality ones are less likely to do that.

Replacing a PSU looks more difficult than it actually is, and this one is modular, meaning you only have to deal with the cables you need. When you remove the old PSU, just remember where the cords came from. The cords are made so that they will only go in one way. Your specs do not list your case, but if it is a normal ATX case, any ATX PSU will fit. It attaches with 4 screws on the rear of the case. You will need to disconnect the 24 pin connector , the 4/8 pin ATX connector and the hard drive power cables and the connectors that go to your graphics card. On the new one, just reconnect those connectors the same way. I believe the new card you wanted requires 1 6 pin connector, which this PSU has.

Hmm.. I don't know what case I have. Alright I'll stay with the PSU u recommended me. Going to buy the PSU / GFX card 15 december so if anyone has some better recommendations feel free to reply!

 

[essenbe]

look inside your case and measure your PSU. On the details page of the link I have it has the dimensions of the Silverstone. You can determine by that if it will fit your case.

 

[CommandoBob]

Doing a small verification, are these the 2?

http://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-S...Q1B4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323801561&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846
(changed to GTX 560 Ti since 550 Ti doesn't ship to my address.)

Would my processor also be able to keep up?

 

[CommandoBob]

Sorry I actually have no idea how to measure if a new PSU would fit into this case. Can some possibly identify this case for me? Sorry I'm really stupid.

I need a PSU which is able to handle a nVIDIA GTX 550 Ti
Link to GFX card:
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1325940953&sr=1-1

Pictures of the case:

Sorry for asking too much!

 

[CommandoBob]

Bump - wow probably this is a hard question

 

[bobkn]

Bump - wow probably this is a hard question

Not really. However, the pictures that you posted aren't very helpful in answering it.

The requirements for the graphics card are here:

EVGA | Products 500 Series Family&sw=

(Minimum: 500W PSU, 30A on the +12V line, two 6 pin PCI-E power cables.)

Here's one PSU that's relatively inexpensive, and offers some margin:

Amazon.com: Corsair Builder Series CX V2 80 Plus Certified Power Supply Compatible with Intel and AMD Platforms Parent: Electronics