Compatibility with HP Pavilion HPE h8-1100z

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Hey guys I have this PC: HP Pavilion HPE h8-1100z(here's an image: http://gyazo.com/130049147f37294ca91f2bb4d5df86cb) with these specs:

CPU: AMD FX-6100
GPU: Radeon HD 6570
MOBO: Gigabyte M3970AM-HP (Angelica)
300w Power supply
HDD: Hitachi 1TB 7200 RPM
6GB DDR3 RAM 1333

I'm a pretty heavy gamer. I play Archage and other games and these specs just don't cut it anymore. I'm also on a bit of a budget. I'm looking to replace basically everything accept the case and the HDD with the following:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/DToma/saved/kNWPxr

CPU: I5-4460
GPU: GTX 750 ti
MOBO: ASRock H97M PRO4
Corsair Vengeance 8gb(2x4gb) DDR3 1600
Corsair 430W ATX12V

I like the case and if I can salvage it would be awesome. From the research I've done, it seems the case is a mATX so I had to pick parts that would fit. I basically just want some confirmation from someone who knows more then I do, as I'm still new when it comes to replacing parts. I also need to know if I will need a custom CPU fan if I game frequently or if the one the i5 comes with is enough. I already own the GTX 750 ti by the way, it was given to me for Christmas but it won't work with this old Mobo. Any and all advice is welcome and very much appreciated.

Thank you all ahead of time.
 
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ihog
Yes. And be sure to compare the dimensions of your current PSU to the one you plan to buy. Not all uATX power supplies have the same dimensions, as I learned from checking some of them on Newegg.

Also, make sure you're buying a reliable PSU. Wattage, amperage, and voltage specifications are great, but not all PSUs can meet what they say they can, and you want to make sure it doesn't poop out on you and take your whole system with it.

So, don't skimp on the price of the PSU.
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In regards to the case fitting everything, the two main things you have to worry about are the 750 Ti and the PSU. Since you have the 750 Ti and the case at your disposal already, you can easily check that. As for the PSU, is the one you currently have a normal size? If so, you should be good.

You won't need an aftermarket CPU cooler in regards to cooling performance, but a quieter cooler is something you might want to think about.
 
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This may be a silly question, but I have to ask anyway. How do I determine if the size of the slot in my case for my PSU is normal? Does Normal = ATX, am I looking to see if I need a mini atx or just atx psu?(This is based on the categorizing I see on newegg and such.)

Thank you for the reply by the way, and yes the graphic card fits no problem.

EDIT: Just decided to open my case and look at the label on the PSU, apparently it's a uATX.. What does that mean?

EDIT 2: Alright a little research on the forum taught me that u=micro. So that means I have to make sure the PSU I buy is a micro ATX I guess? lol
 
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Yes. And be sure to compare the dimensions of your current PSU to the one you plan to buy. Not all uATX power supplies have the same dimensions, as I learned from checking some of them on Newegg.

Also, make sure you're buying a reliable PSU. Wattage, amperage, and voltage specifications are great, but not all PSUs can meet what they say they can, and you want to make sure it doesn't poop out on you and take your whole system with it.

So, don't skimp on the price of the PSU.
 
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