Upgrading Graphics Card on Hp P7-1234

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I would like to connect my computer to a 32' 1080p TV through HDMI and a 19" computer monitor through VGA. I like to play some games on my pc but nothing performance heavy. I am looking to upgrade my graphics card to something mid level and would really like some input. I am also going to be upgrading my PSU. Below are links to my machine and the graphic card I am interested in upgrading to. I also included two others that do not quite match what I am looking for but was advised would be better then my selection. Would these graphics cards be compatible and could you recommend a graphics card to me that has VGA, HDMI and about the performance level of the 3 listed. Thank you so much in advance!

My machine:
http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/kb/docDisplay/?spf_p.tpst=kbDocDisplay&spf_p.prp_kbDocDisplay=wsrp-navigationalState%3DdocId%253Demr_na-c03363664-15%257CdocLocale%253D%257CcalledBy%253D&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken

PSU I am considering
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Series-Watt-CX600/dp/B0092ML0OC/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Graphics card I am considering (VGA and HDMI!!!)
http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-PCI-Express-Graphics-11216-02-20G/dp/B00FLMKI9A/ref=sr_1_24?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1416037978&sr=1-24&keywords=graphics+card

Graphics Card recommended #1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202113

Graphics Card recommended #2
http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Version-PCI-Express-Graphics-11222-06-20G/dp/B00HJOKCZI/ref=sr_1_70?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1416038192&sr=1-70&keywords=graphics+card



 
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I think you should go for the 260X. It'll need a 450W PSU. The 6970 is old and would need 550W.

What PSU is in there now? The CX600 isn't a great PSU.

Does the HP have standard ATX connections from the PSU. A lot don't and you can't put anything but another HP PSU in.

A lot of the time it is too difficult to upgrade pre-builts - especially from HP and Dell.
 
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That is a standered ATX case with a basic ATX power supply that can handle a 750 GTX or 750 TI not the heavy super clocked versions.

Can be ran without a power supply upgrade.

Gigabyte GTX 750 $99
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JSI7VUC/?tag=pcpapi-20

EVGA 750 Ti 2GB $119
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487025&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

For $130 at the moment this is the best deal you will find.

PowerColor TurboDuo R9 270 2GB $108.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131545&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

All GPU's that don't supply a VGA connector will supply a DVI to VGA adapter.
If you replace your power supply stick to one under 550W, that motherboard doesn't like going to much beyond that.
 
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its a 300 watt PSU. This is the specs for my Mobo. http://prntscr.com/56jvi8 will this fit ATX?

No matter what im going to upgrade the PSU and if my mobo can take it im going to go with the 600 watts. I hear the one you recommend is very good and I would like to get that one if it is compatible. I was thinking that DDR5 and PCI-E 3.0 might be too fast for my PC? My computers ram is DDR3 with PCI-E 2.0.

 
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The current PSU I have is only 300 watts. I think I'd have to upgrade and was hoping to stay within 550-600 watts. Do you think 600 will be too much? here is an SS of my mobos specs: http://prntscr.com/56jvi8

Also I am worried that since my computers ram is DDR3 and my slots are PCI-E 2.0 I wont get maximum performance as many of the graphics cards are DDR5 and PCI-E 3.0. Would that make a difference?
 
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1. You can fit any card under 8.5 inches in that case with ease, a 9 inch card can fit but you will need to do a little modification to the upper drive bay. All 3 cards I suggested plus the R7 260X will fit.

2. PCI-e 2.0 vs PCI-e 3.0 will you notice any difference when running a Stock A6 or A8 APU? No

3. Do not go over a 550watt power supply on that Holly board besides being a overkill its not recommend by the MFD.

Now lets look at speed of the cards vs current sale prices.

R9 270 "$99" > 750T "$119" > R7 260X "$77" >750 GTX "$99"

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#R=5,4&c=163,164,149,168,154&sort=a8
 
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I spent a few hours looking into this and I did get my Radeon RX 580 working with this PC by doing a motherboard bios update. The PCI slots are version 2 and the video card is PCI 3. Everything I have read says they are backwards compatible.

I was getting no video after I installed my card. Updated the bios to HP version 8 and now the video card works. I had a hard time finding the bios update so the link is below. I have an H8-1234. I hope this helps someone. I registered here so I could respond in hopes someone else may be able to fix this issue also.

https://support.hp.com/rs-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-pavilion-hpe-h8-1200-desktop-pc-series/5187019/model/5231572
 
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