will my computer handle this graphics card?

jacobknopp · Jan 27, 2015

I just got a hp pavillion 500-277cb
will my computer handle this graphics card http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-750Ti-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B00IDG3IDO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422387016&sr=8-1&keywords=GeForce+GTX+750+Ti
or if you have a better suggestion I'm open to it. Money isn't a problem it is the power supply that is the problem could I change that or am I stuck with it?
but for now if i can't run card above what would be a good solution?

intel core i7 -4770 @ 3.40ghz
300 watt psu
12 gb of ram
intel 4600 igpu

LilTwist · Jan 27, 2015

I have that gpu now and it is really good on power consumption but a 300w psu might be cutting it way too close personally I have a 550w psu and I would recommend the same for you

AnonymousONIagent · Jan 27, 2015

300W is the minimum Nvidia states on their website for the 750 Ti. You can go a little higher if you want to be safe (I personally would), but 300W should be fine.

Derza10 · Jan 27, 2015

That GPU will work with that system... But you would be much better off in the long run upgrading the PSU and getting a better GPU, if money isn't too tight.

Derza10 · Jan 27, 2015

What is your budget? Would help us pick out the best PSU + GPU combo for you.

AnonymousONIagent · Jan 27, 2015

Derza10 :

Not necessarily. The 750 Ti is great for light and even some serious gaming. I have a friend who plays BF4 on a 750 Ti, and it can handle that game at 1080p with high settings no problem.

jacobknopp · Jan 27, 2015

my budget would be 350 dollars total for this month could go higher just need to work over time but 350 is where i'm comfortable. I could put in the gfx card without worry but the power supply is different story are those easy to change out all the wires scare the crap out of me

LilTwist · Jan 27, 2015

listen I personally have the EVGA GTX 750Ti FTW and right now it handles all the newer games at very high/ultimate mix settings just have to have the shadows on medium they kill fps so if you want to save some money stick with that card and get a 500-550w PSU with a budget of 350$ you can get a PSU for less than 60$ and if you want a 750W psu for upgrades later on you can get one for 85$ so with a graphics card that costs 160-170$ and a psu that costs 60-85$ you can get both for 220-250$

everyone always recommends the most expensive for the person asking and never thinks to try and save the person asking for advice some money

Derza10 · Jan 27, 2015

jacobknopp :

The PSU isn't very hard to switch out... It connects to your motherboard, HHD, SSD, DVD rom, and video card. Maybe a total of 7-8 places.. You could take a picture of how it is currently plugged in for reference when you put the new PSU in.

Derza10 · Jan 27, 2015

Id suggest getting these : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JkYxNG

If you want to go with a better GPU then this:
GTX 780: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZqthTW
or
R9 290: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RyzwkL

LilTwist · Jan 27, 2015

I have seen reviews and forums on the gtx 960 and people are not happy with that card

Derza10 · Jan 27, 2015

LilTwist :

That is because it performs pretty much the same as the GTX 760, it just uses less power. It will still perform 20-30% better than the gtx 750 Ti.

I gave him options for a better GPU from both nvidia and AMD that still keeps him $30-$40 under budget, i edited my post above.

jacobknopp · Jan 27, 2015

thanks for the suggestions

Bosaile1 · Jan 27, 2015

yeah intel with a 750 ti? your good. it uses 80 watts. you good homie

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