Upgrading graphics card and power supply

The Real Beandip · Jan 9, 2014

I have an HP p7-1414 and I want to upgrade the power supply and video card. I found this bundle on Newegg.com and I want to know if it will work with my computer. Will this bundle work and will it be fairly easy to install?

Here is the bundle: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1519668

Here is some info on my computer: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c03499587#N721

Alpha3031 · Jan 9, 2014

No it won't the card is pcie 3 while your motherboard only has pcie 2

bignastyid · Jan 9, 2014

Alpha3031 :

Pci-e is backwards compatible, Pci-e 3.0 cards work just fine in 3.0 ports and vice versa.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 9, 2014

It's too big , has to be this size.

5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches

The unit below will fit , it's the exact same size.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $49.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-09 22:22 EST-0500)

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 9, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($160.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $209.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-09 22:24 EST-0500)

Buy these 2 and save yourself $100.00.

bignastyid · Jan 9, 2014

The Real Beandip :

For $300 you could get a better video card and still get a good PSU.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $309.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-09 22:28 EST-0500)

The Real Beandip · Jan 9, 2014

Wow you guys are fast. Still no response on the other websites I used. Thanks I will look into those other options.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 9, 2014

I posted the ALMOST the same combo , you wanted above at a $100.00 savings.

Good luck with your search.

The 550w XFX IS A GREAT SUPPLY.

The Real Beandip · Jan 9, 2014

So then out of these 2 cards which is better

1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121660&clickid=wc2UWSTY1x19VgrVEc04tWvHUkT1lawRQ0W2U40&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na

2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130935&clickid=wc2UWSTY1x19VgrVEc04tWvHUkT1lawBQ0W2U40&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 9, 2014

The 760 , I have 2 of the MSI 760'S.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 9, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $299.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-09 22:40 EST-0500)

Get this great setup.

The Real Beandip · Jan 9, 2014

Ok. Is the cheaper graphics card a big step down or is it not going to be insanely noticeable. I dont make a lot of money so cheap is good but only if its still worth it.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 9, 2014

It's not a huge step down , the 660 is still a real decent card.

Get the other combo I posted it saves you $100.00.

The Real Beandip · Jan 9, 2014

The 660 and the XFX?

MDXX · Jan 9, 2014

I have the 760 and its a very nice card! Would highly recommend it for its price performance ratio

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 9, 2014

The 660 and the XFX?

Yes , for the price it's a great combo.

The Real Beandip · Jan 9, 2014

Great, will do. Thanks a lot.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 9, 2014

Your welcome, thanks for posting.

The Real Beandip · Jan 13, 2014

Just figured I should give an update as to what I decided to do. I ended up after looking at everyones reccomendations on going with a GTX 760 for my graphics card. I went with the EVGA GTX 760 Superclocked with the ACX Cooler. (Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130932 ). As for the power supply I went with the XFX Core Edition 550W that was reccomended to me (Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013 ). Thanks a lot for the help guys. This should be a big increase in performance.

MDXX · Jan 13, 2014

The Real Beandip :

The exact same card im using

Trust me you will not regret it! Quiet, cool and performances like a work horse

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