Video Card Upgrade for Gateway (have specs)

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Sinfullysweet

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When I get to looking at video cards, I end up leaving the page more confused than I was before.

I am wanting to upgrade my video card since I use it mainly for gaming. Currently getting screen tears, etc. My fear is purchasing one and realizing it is incompatible (or worse actually downgrading!).

Here is my specifications:

Computer: Gateway FX6860-UR20P (I got a laugh, You are to Over Powered)
Processor: 3.40 gigahertz Intel Core i7-2600
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (x64)
Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
Power Supply: 500W
Current Video Card: [strike]ATI Radeon HD 5750 (PCI Express 2.1 x16 bus interface)[/strike]
Memory: 8GB
CPU Socket: LGA1155 Socket

Motherboard: Acer IPISP-VR Rev. 1.01

CPU
Socket Intel (LGA 1155): Core i7 (Quad),
Chipset: Intel H67
Integrated Graphics: Intel HD
Memory:

  • 4 * 240-pin DDR3 DIMM slots – Dual Channel DDR3 1333 non-ECC , un-buffered memory (Max 16GB)
Expansion Slots:

  • 1 * PCI Express x16 (2.0)
    3 * PCI Express x1

    Storage: 6 * SATA II 3Gb/s connectors

    Audio: Realtek – High Definition
    Ethernet: Intel Gigabit – 10/100/1000Mb/s
    Rear Panel:

    • 1 * PS/2 green color for mouse
      1 * PS/2 purple color for keyboard
      1 * RJ45 LAN Port
      6 * USB 2.0 Ports
      1 * VGA Port
      1 * HDMI Port
      1 * Audio I/O

    Internal:

    • 1 * 4-pin CPU Fan connector
      1 * 3-pin SYS Rear Fan connector
      1 * 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
      1 * 24-pin ATX Power connector
      1 * Clear CMOS jumper
      1 * Front Audio header
      1 * Front Panel header
      3 * USB headers
    BIOS: Form Factor, Micro-ATX
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    Video Card: Radeon HD 6750 - 1G GDDR5 Manufactured: 11/2/11
    Specifications:

    Brand: ATI
    Part Number: 288-7E160-A00AC
    Chipset Model Number: ATI Radeon HD 6750
    Compatible Port/Slot: PCI-E x16
    Memory Type: GDDR5 SDRAM
    Memory Size: 1GB
    Connectors: DVI Output, HDMI Standard Output, VGA D-Sub Output
    Click to expand...

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    PSU: FSP Group Model FSP450-60EB
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  • I hope that is enough information to help me out. I am willing to spend up to 250.00 for a graphics card that will play the games that I have: http://steamcommunity.com/id/Sinfullysweet/games/?tab=all (that shows what kind of games I play, sorry there is so many. Just want to be able to play the high end games seamlessly)

    I appreciate and value any help because I am completely lost as to what to look for.

    Thank you,
    Sinfullysweet
 
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Seladon-1370374
You'll also need a new PSU. Here is what I recommend you to get :

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1v32z
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1v32z/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1v32z/benchmarks/

Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($134.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $174.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-22 16:55 EDT-0400)
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You'll also need a new PSU. Here is what I recommend you to get :

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1v32z
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1v32z/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1v32z/benchmarks/

Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($134.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $174.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-22 16:55 EDT-0400)
 
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Right, I forgot about the new PSU. Anyways the card I chose is more expensive, but is a much faster than the 7850. If it's too pricey go with Seladon's choice or a 7870.

Comparison: http://www.hwcompare.com/12035/radeon-hd-7850-vs-radeon-hd-7950-3gb/

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($243.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $283.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-22 17:03 EDT-0400)
 
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If I have to buy a new PSU, will definitely need the total under $250 for all. Have to convince husband that it is worth it and it is a deal. (He plays on console, where I play on PC so he doesn't understand the need for upgrades)

Bookmarking all these so that I can price shop and compare! (If anyone can find good ones at Tiger direct, that would be awesome, since I live near one)

And thank you for linking a hardware comparison chart!! That helps tremendously.

Edit: Also, would it be more beneficial to upgrade the PSU to 750 instead of 600?
 
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Will there be a conflict since the one you linked is a PCIE 3.0 instead of PCIE 2.1?

 
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Yes, 750W would be great for future upgrades, and there won't be a conflict because PCIE3.0 can fit in the PCIE2.1 mobo :).

 
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Awesome, that is what I was worried about. The slots on this mobo is so funky it is unreal. Have only one PCIE 16bit, and two additional PCIE 1bit.

 
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Updating the original post. Opened up my case and found out the mother board was wrong, so was the video card in it, and so was the power supply. *groans* Last time I trust programs to tell me what my hardware is....
 
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Just updated it. Grabbed the model numbers and vendors. Those are exactly what is in the pc. Why it is registering (even with AMD) as 5750 I have no clue.

But everything I listed now was per the stickers on the actual items. (Just to make double sure I am about to pull out the video card and double check it) Something isn't adding up, sticker says 6750 but computer says 5750

 
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Don't sweat it, the recommendations we said still apply :D.
 
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Thanks, still disturbing that the computer is registering a huge downgrade from what I actually have. Just put the card back in, about to upload pic and information I pulled.
 
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I agree so much. My husband bought the computer as a christmas gift for me and he isn't computer savvy. But I am not complaining, he tried =) I have always dreamed of building my own pc. But for the time being all I can do is upgrade everything I can as I get the money =)
 
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One last question, I noticed there are many versions of the video cards.

For example:
~MSI
~Sapphire
~XFX
~Gigabyte
~Visiontec

What is the difference in quality of manufacturers? Or does that play a part?
 
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Thanks, anything to save money and help convince my husband that I really need this would be great.
 
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