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I would like to know if I can replace my graphics card in my computer?

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  • HP Envy h8-1534
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August 18, 2014 9:56:05 AM

I would like to know if I can replace the graphics card in my computer http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAG... with this card http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-PCI-Express-Graph...

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August 18, 2014 10:22:56 AM

you'd need a 750w power supply to support that. one with 1x150w 8-pin connector. that, and if your case has enough space it should work. but it is an OEM machine..
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August 18, 2014 11:06:57 AM

xbizzaroz said:
you'd need a 750w power supply to support that. one with 1x150w 8-pin connector. that, and if your case has enough space it should work. but it is an OEM machine..


Would you be able to link me to a power supply on Ebay or some other site that would fit the description?
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August 18, 2014 11:09:54 AM

I'm not actually near my computer but on the website it says that the dimensions of the power supply are 150mm x 140mm x 86mm (5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches) so I would guess that something that would fit that description or smaller would work.
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August 19, 2014 6:53:28 AM

xbizzaroz said:
you'd need a 750w power supply to support that. one with 1x150w 8-pin connector. that, and if your case has enough space it should work. but it is an OEM machine..


The graphic card I linked was the 290x but the one that I got is the 290. On this website http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/radeon_r9_290_revi... it says on average I would need a 550w PSU so I was wondering if this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... would work for me. It is the same size as the one in my PC right now and it says it is compatible with my motherboard.
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August 19, 2014 9:51:51 AM

i recommend going to the manufacturer's website for the specific card you wish to buy. that will give you an exact recommended power requirement. from there the bare minimum would be the recommended wattage and one that is a bronze level efficiency. i recommend something like silver or gold just in case because you do not want a high end GPU going under full load on a lower efficiency power supply and failing.
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August 21, 2014 9:18:32 AM

xbizzaroz said:
i recommend going to the manufacturer's website for the specific card you wish to buy. that will give you an exact recommended power requirement. from there the bare minimum would be the recommended wattage and one that is a bronze level efficiency. i recommend something like silver or gold just in case because you do not want a high end GPU going under full load on a lower efficiency power supply and failing.


I'm really thinking about getting this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... , would this one be suitable for my computer and the Sapphire R9 290 that I am getting?
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a b U Graphics card
August 21, 2014 10:37:35 AM

yes that'd be a great choice!
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