Best graphics card upgrade for me?

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Of course. Is this in your budget?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096&cm_re=seasonic-_-17-151-096-_-Product

Seasonic is a reputable brand, their feedback speaks for itself.

All you need to do is plug in all the cables where they were with the old power supply. They are fairly easy to install, just take your time and make sure everything that was plugged in is plugged in again.

Have a look at this, its a tutorial by a forum member:
http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-1936217/install-power-supply-including-basic-cable-management.html

Unlike the HP power supply, the Seasonic provides 48A on the 12v rails, which is enough to support a GTX 760, and just enough to support a GTX 770.
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Can you measure straight across the case?

Like this:
CM690-3.jpg


Give the measurement from the back till you meet an obstruction(Hard drive trays, front of case.)

This is to see how long the maximum length GPU can be, since the link only says the length of the entire case.
 
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I cant get an exact measurement right now, but lengthwise i think I have at least 13 inches
 
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Ok then, i wanted to make sure, you dont want to get a GPU and then find that it doesnt fit.

My biggest concern is your power supply.

It appears it can provide enough power for a GTX 760, but it is an HP branded PSU, so it is likely low quality.
 
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Should I change the power supply too? If so could you recommend any ones for me?
And a guide at changing them? (I'm new to this)
 
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Of course. Is this in your budget?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096&cm_re=seasonic-_-17-151-096-_-Product

Seasonic is a reputable brand, their feedback speaks for itself.

All you need to do is plug in all the cables where they were with the old power supply. They are fairly easy to install, just take your time and make sure everything that was plugged in is plugged in again.

Have a look at this, its a tutorial by a forum member:
http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-1936217/install-power-supply-including-basic-cable-management.html

Unlike the HP power supply, the Seasonic provides 48A on the 12v rails, which is enough to support a GTX 760, and just enough to support a GTX 770.
 
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139012&cm_re=cosair_power_supply%7ccorsair_power_supply-_-17-139-012-_-Product
I was looking at this one ^ hows it look?
And whats the output of that seasonic one you sent me? I heard that theres also a requirement for amps on the 12v rail.
And thanks for helping!
 
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The Corsair HX series are good, the 650W version would work fine, but you are also paying a $45 premium over the PSU i suggested.

However, you do get extremely good build quality, better efficiency, and semi modular cables, meaning you only need to have as many cables installed as are required.

That makes cable tidying and air flow a lot better.

The HX650 is manufactured by Seasonic to Corsair's specifications.

After all that, I would still recommend the Seasonic, it provides 48A on the 12v rail, which is enough for a GTX 760 or GTX 770, and costs a fair bit less.
 
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I just read it, my bad! And would that 48A be enough and still give my power supply some breathing room? Oh and are there different types of Power supplies? Cause I dont wanna run into any type of compatability issue
(Some other person told me to buy a Single 12v rail thing)
 
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Alright, thank you so much you've been a great help!
Ill go with your recommendation and order my parts right now!
 
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Actually, i just found more info. You will be at the absolute limit on the 12V rail with a GTX 770, i would say that you should probably go with the GTX 760, just to be on the safe side.

The GTX 760 will still be a big improvement over the current GPU.

Sorry that i just doubled back on my previous post, i found a full review of the PSU
 
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Oh alright, well would you suggest any other PSU incase I ever want to upgrade?
And is my current HP brand PSU modular? (I dont think so) and if it is or isnt, whats the difference between modular and just normal?
 
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This power supply is pretty much equal to the HX650 that you had found, but for slightly cheaper. Im pretty sure it is actually the same power supply(dont forget, the HX650 is made by Seasonic)

It has 54A on the 12v rail, which would be better.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151118

As calnin said, it makes cable management easier, but doesnt change much in terms of functionality.

Semi modular leaves the CPU and motherboard power connected, but all other cables are removable.

Full modular lets you remove all cables. Since you need the CPU and motherboard cables in order for the PC to work, it isnt much better than Semi modular.
 
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