I want to change my graphics card but I don't know if my motherboard can handle it

Dexter Wong · Jan 16, 2014

Okay so I have a hp computer the model is h8-1360t. I want to upgrade my graphics card which is currently a NVIDIA GeForce GT 630. I was hoping to upgrade it to a Geforce gtx 650 ti or a Radeon hd 7770 but i'm not sure if my motherboard can handle it. My motherboard is a Pegatron model 2ad5. Also I would have to change my power supply since it is only a 300w. What power supply would i need to power all of that including the new graphics card i might get.
ps: I have a i7 3770 ivy bridge.

ProWilma · Jan 16, 2014

It should handle it no problem. In this case, I would go for a GTX 650Ti, it's more powerful than a HD 7770. If you can get a HD 7850 2Gb try and get that, but a GTX 650Ti will suffice.

Dexter Wong · Jan 16, 2014

ProWilma :

which company should i get the 7850 2gb from. Oh and will my pc still run if i have a 300 w with the new graphics card or should i buy a new psu just to be on the safe side.

ProWilma · Jan 16, 2014

You'll need a 500W to be. I would recommend a 7850 from Asus, Msi, Gigabyte, Sapphire, XFX or Powercolor

Dexter Wong · Jan 16, 2014

ProWilma :

my computer is pre built by hp will it be able to upgrade. It won't effect anything right?

Yingda Wang · Jan 16, 2014

I have a hp pc prebuild pc, just added a hd 6870
U WILL need a new psu. perferly seasonic->antec->corsair about 450-500w
The board will support it if it has a pcie slot. Just in case, download CPU-z and tell us the mobo model number.
In my case, i also had to remove the DVD drive(not that its very important nowdays...), my antec psu just wouldnt fit since better psu are slitly larger.
Also, the only thing you cant change is the hdd and the mobo.

Dexter Wong · Jan 17, 2014

Yingda Wang :

thank you for answering that, this is what it says

http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/specs-pegatron-2ad5-corporation/

Also is it easy to connect the wires for the new psu because i have never done it before.

Yingda Wang · Jan 17, 2014

Yes it will support it
Wiring is easy, the hard part is to make them look good in a such small case

remember the 4 pin for the cpu , i always forget it
The pins arent to tight usually(except the 24 pin which is a bitch). so if u are pulling/pressing too hard, you are doing something wrong.

Dexter Wong · Jan 17, 2014

Yingda Wang :

Oh okay thank you! Do you know if a geforce gtx 560 ti is better than a gtx 650 ti?
Which graphics card can run better on like bf4

Yingda Wang · Jan 17, 2014

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/video_lookup.php?gpu=GeForce+GTX+560+Ti
Seems like the 560 ti is better,
Depending on the cpu, u would prob run bf4 at mid-low with 1080p.
Watch the temperature closly cause hp cases arent famous for cooling...
although I guaranty you wouldnt be able to close the case after u installed the psu and gpu

Dexter Wong · Jan 17, 2014

Yingda Wang :

So what should I do are you sure the psu will be to big? What psu will fit in my case. I also have a i7 3770

Yingda Wang · Jan 17, 2014

http://i.testfreaks.com/images/products/600x400/199/hp-pavilion-hpe-h8.33145543.jpg
Assuming ur case looks like this.
As u can see, the psu is top monted, right infront of the of the dvd player.
Branded atx psu are not bigger, but LONGer. Therefor, the wiring can come in conflict with the cables from the dvd player.
I had a HCG 750 which was modular and was 3cm longer than the original psu. It just wouldnt fit with the dvd player so i removed it.
However, it did fit with a antec basiq 450w which was only 2cm longer and not modular.
I suggests the Antec Basiq 450. Its small, cheap and deliver clean power and has the proper protections. Got it for 20$ on sale
if it ever doesnt fit or you have to remove the dvd player first so it can fit. follow this guide
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c00524157
And yeah, that i7 will run all ur games on mid-high and ivy bridge are generally cool.

Dexter Wong · Jan 17, 2014

So with the Antec Basiq 450w it will fit? Also do you know if http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127565 this card is better than this card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121425
they are the same thing i just want to know if they will fit and which one would run better.
also is it compatible with my motherboard

Yingda Wang · Jan 17, 2014

Both are duo slot cares, both have the same displays and both come prom respectable brands. Any would do, go for the cheaper one.
Although, for the msi one, the power connecters are on the end instead of been on the top. So you might be able to actually close the case

Dexter Wong · Jan 17, 2014

Yingda Wang :

What do you mean duo slot?

Yingda Wang · Jan 17, 2014

Dexter Wong :

it takes 2 openings on the back of ur case

Dexter Wong · Jan 17, 2014

Yingda Wang :

Okay so it should fit just fine right? You also said that I might be able to close my case what do you mean. Will my graphics card be to big to close or will it be my psu

Yingda Wang · Jan 17, 2014

It would fit fine. But the computer case for hp is really...really small. Its not thick enough to accommodate a full size card.
The card will fit but you might not be able to close the side panel. Most of the ppl dont care(like me) and it actually give better cooling.
On the bad side. It would look horrible and cause loads of dust

Dexter Wong · Jan 17, 2014

Yingda Wang :

are you sure cuz my case is pretty big

Dexter Wong · Jan 17, 2014

Yingda Wang :

are you sure cuz my case is pretty big

I want to change my graphics card but I don't know if my motherboard can handle it

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