Newbie... Looking to get a graphics card.

NerdyGeek91

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I was brought a zoo storm computer for Christmas last year. The Specs ain't amazing but still a bit better than an average pc. I'm looking to spend about 100 pound maximum. I've recently started filming and want to do video editing and play a few games here and there. Such as Rayman Legends. I've been told that a HD 7750 but there are so many cards with HD 7750, that I have no idea which one. Sorry if I'm just being a total idiot. Please help.
I've uploaded a screenshot of system information, a photo of what PSU I've got. I have 2 4gb's of DDR3 Ram. Which I've uploaded a photo off. I have no idea of the motherboard I've got but I've uploaded a photo of that too. I did see a HD 7750 Sapphire but judging by PCI E slots, I can't have it. I've uploaded a photo of the back of my computer also. As you can see, each spot is divded. Could I simply just cut the divders, or should I go for a low profile graphics card but with a normal sized bezel.
Please help me.
EDIT: I forgot to mention that I will also buy a new power supply. If you have any suggestions on that, then please help.
Thank You.






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Not sure why everyone is so unhelpful. That celeron is slightly better than the latest core 2 duos, which are fantastic processors that are great for casual gamers. Trust me, I know. I am using one right now. As for the psu, it could easily handle anything up to a gtx 750 ti, which is a fantastic card. I have been running an hd 7770 on my stock 250 watt psu for over a year. So if you need to save money, that psu will serve you well. It looks like you need a low profile graphics card. Currently, the best one on the market is the zotiac gtx 750 which uses even less power than my hd 7770 and does not require a 6 pin pci plug. Good luck!!

Low profile gtx 750...

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I'm quite new to the internal side of pc's, so I'm not aware that my psu was so small. If I was to get a new psu, which one would you recommend and also if you could, which graphics card would you recommend?
Thank you in advance.

 

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Yes your power supply is to weak as the processor is too. Even if you replaced the power supply and installed 7750 it would be very bottlenecked (wont get full potential out of it).
So I would say that your motherboard isnt that bad and the amount of ram is good, so i would say you keep those and get rid of the rest, possibly sell them on ebay or somewhere. Save up some money and buy yourself a decent (at least) i3 processor and then you can start thinking about the graphics card. You would maybe be able to buy it all with 100 pounds and +money if you would sell the old parts but if you bought already used components. I know its not safe to do that but if you need that upgrade really fast, thats what i would sudgest you.
Hope i helped! :)
 

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Not sure why everyone is so unhelpful. That celeron is slightly better than the latest core 2 duos, which are fantastic processors that are great for casual gamers. Trust me, I know. I am using one right now. As for the psu, it could easily handle anything up to a gtx 750 ti, which is a fantastic card. I have been running an hd 7770 on my stock 250 watt psu for over a year. So if you need to save money, that psu will serve you well. It looks like you need a low profile graphics card. Currently, the best one on the market is the zotiac gtx 750 which uses even less power than my hd 7770 and does not require a 6 pin pci plug. Good luck!!

Low profile gtx 750: http://www.amazon.com/Zotac-Computer-Video-Graphics-ZT-70702-10M/dp/B00JB1XJ4S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410155165&sr=8-1&keywords=gtx+750+low+profile

Cheaper gtx 640 low profile: http://www.amazon.com/PNY-NVIDIA-GeForce-PCI-Express-VCGGT640XPB/dp/B0088TKS3Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1410155174&sr=8-3&keywords=gtx+640+low+profile

HD 7750 if you prefer amd: http://www.amazon.com/HIS-Radeon-Express-Graphic-H775FN1G/dp/B008OGBG6Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=1-1&keywords=hd+7750+low+profile
 
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I cannot count how many forums I have read of people putting the ti into there "crappy stock dell psu". Those are the psu specs they recommend to run the card, they are not required. Just google "gtx 750 ti 300 watt psu" and there are tons of people that have done it. I have a hd 7770 which uses 25% more power than the gtx 750 ti and its been running on my stock hp 250 watt psu for over a year.