How to find the correct graphics card?

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Let me look into my crystal ball. ** rubs crystal ball ** The future is very unclear. It would help to know what kind of computer you have before a valid answer can be given.
 
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It would appear that system used the built-in Intel HD 2000 graphics. Being a PCI-Express system, you can use any PCI-Express x16 graphics card that fits your budget. An AMD Radeon 7770 or a nVidia Geforce GTX 660 would be about all the current power supply in it would be able to handle.
 
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Both require a minimum of at least a 450w power supply, he has a 480w. I realize just using the wattage of power supplies don't actually mean squat but since I have little details to go by, those two were only used as theoretical maximum from both major brands.
 
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I'm sorry, you are mistaken. Here are the reference specs from nVidia for the GTX 660
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-660/specifications

Even the GTX 660 Ti has the same requirements
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-660ti/specifications

I will concede to the fact that the AMD Radeon HD 7770's official specs require at least 500w but a 480w should theoretically be fine as there are several on the retail shelves (HIS/Sapphire) that state a requirement of at least 450w.
 
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ibuypower are notorious for putting piece of crap power supplies in their systems. I haven't finished researching to determine whether or not you should also upgrade your power supply.

It would be helpful if you gave us some information about your power supply such as the brand and amps on the +12v rail.
 
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Yes. You have to look inside the computer. How did you look at the power supply if you didn't look inside your computer? Did you just look at the side facing out? There is generally never much info on that side. You have to look inside your computer to see it.

 
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If you want the powerful cards, you may as well replace the power supply to a 500-600w and then that has the PCI-Express connectors. You want to spend in the neighborhood of $75 for a decent one. Otherwise a 7750 or a GTX 650 will do for light gaming..
 
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