Upgrade my GPU?

DucknGo08 · Apr 5, 2013

Processor AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 910 Processor 7.1 3.9
Determined by lowest subscore

Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB 7.3
Graphics ATI Radeon HD 4300/4500 Series (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM v1.1) 3.9
Gaming graphics 4351 MB Total available graphics memory 5.8
Primary hard disk 753GB Free (918GB Total) 5.9
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center

Manufacturer HP-Pavilion
Model KY811AA-ABA e9120y

i don't know what i can use in terms of a GPU upgrade. how can i tell what my MOBO has in terms of capabilities?? its been forever since i have tinkered with electronics so i am probably near a total idiot the world of what works with what.

Thanks all!

ARICH5 · Apr 5, 2013

so, you bought a hp and now you want to game with it. am i right? need more info. what games? resolution? budget? hope your comfortable with changing the power sullpy to cuz youll need that cuz the stock hp psu are poor and wont power todays gpu's.

tenaciousk · Apr 5, 2013

Like Arich said, we really need to know your budget for the upgrade. Looking at your computer specs there are upgrade possibilities.

DucknGo08 · Apr 5, 2013

ARICH5 :

Thanks ARICH5,

really the computer is 5 years old so if i wanted it to scream i am aware i need to go and get a gaming comp. but this is something i don't do too often so simply looking to squeeze the more out of the chipset i have due to low usage.

i am more than willing to buy a power supply if i must and i greatly appreciate the insight.

games like star craft, company of hero's. resolution would be ideal if it just looked reasonable at 1920X1080? if that's not reasonable than you can simply right size my expectations.

tenaciousk · Apr 5, 2013

DucknGo08 :

ARICH5 :

Thanks ARICH5,

really the computer is 5 years old so if i wanted it to scream i am aware i need to go and get a gaming comp. but this is something i don't do too often so simply looking to squeeze the more out of the chipset i have due to low usage.

i am more than willing to buy a power supply if i must and i greatly appreciate the insight.

games like star craft, company of hero's. resolution would be ideal if it just looked reasonable at 1920X1080? if that's not reasonable than you can simply right size my expectations.

It would still help to know a rough budget for your upgrade.

DucknGo08 · Apr 6, 2013

Woops, sorry guys!

$100-350 probably. not sure if the law of diminishing returns sets in at $200 vs $300 ect.... obviously spending less money is ideal but it would be more desirable to get something that really makes the computer run better, with a notable improvement in gaming than not get much bang for the buck cause i skimped(like when i bought an HP

).

Thanks!

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