Upgrading GPU "How do i know what to buy"

SevSaint · 09 Apr 2014

and this power supply should work with my setup.
What about my CPU.
I did some research and seen that if the CPU needs to work with the GPU or its a waste. Just don't wana throw money away.
BTW

PSU
Corsair 650W ATX CPU Power Supply CMPSU650TX - Best Buy

GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121825

Here is my system. It says i have expansion slots

PCI Express x16: 1
PCI Express x1: 3
PCI Express x1 minicard socket: 1

Wonderring if the express 16: 1 and what kinda card can i get.
http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/kb/docDisplay?javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette. cachetoken&javax.portlet.prp_ba847bafb2a2d782fcbb0710b053ce01=wsrp-navigationalState%3DdocId%253Demr_na-c02532955-2%257CdocLocale%253D%257CcalledBy%253D&javax.portlet.tpst=ba847bafb2a2d782fcbb0710b053ce01&ac.admitt ed=1397025819413.876444892.492883150

SevSaint · 13 Apr 2014

small bump for clearification

Boozad · 13 Apr 2014

The PSU and GPU should be fine in your system.

crusher25 · 14 Apr 2014

The GPU link you posted is already out of stock. Also, can you tell us your budget for your GPU and CPU so that we have a range of what to recommend to you? Also, are you considering to buy an Nvidia card? Or just ATI?

SevSaint · 14 Apr 2014

200-250 budget max.
Maybe find psu and gpu other places.
Only ever used ati so wana stick to that. Heard good stuff about cheap 7850

zap9x · 14 Apr 2014

well if u're going to play games i'd recommend nvidia , ATI GPUs usually have just a little bit more core speed than nvidia but nvidia have alot better shader performance , exchange for just 10 or 20 core clock

SevSaint · 14 Apr 2014

Newegg.com - PowerColor AX7850 2GBD5-DHEV2 Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 CrossFireX Support Video Card

i might lower my psu down to 500w to save on money

Mellon Head · 14 Apr 2014

SevSaint said:

Newegg.com - PowerColor AX7850 2GBD5-DHEV2 Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 CrossFireX Support Video Card

i might lower my psu down to 500w to save on money

That card recommends a 500W minimum PSU. With the rest of the system components, that will leave you little or no headroom. I don't think I would go lower than 600-650W on the PSU. PSUs lose power generating ability over time and their output power actually declines. A 650W unit will last you longer and is a better investment. The PSU is the heart of your rig, buy the best one you can afford.

badger906 · 15 Apr 2014

Gtx 750ti! will max out almost any game at 1080p and only uses like 60w of power.. for $150.. its a bargain

Boozad · 15 Apr 2014

badger906 said:

Gtx 750ti! will max out almost any game at 1080p and only uses like 60w of power.. for $150.. its a bargain

A 750ti isn't going to max out most games at 1080p, if it did then people wouldn't be buying 770s and 780s. It's a budget card that gives budget performance, although having said that it does give very good bang for its price.