Can I fit an R9 280x into my case?

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http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03639067 That is the computer I purchased a year or two ago. I've never built a computer or even really changed out parts or anything but I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card. I was going to go for an R9 280x (undecided on which one) and was wondering would it fit in my case just fine? And would it work the computer itself since I bought the computer as is rather than building it? Thanks for any help.

Edit: The power supply on the link says 460w (100-240v). Would that not run the card? I have no intentions of overclocking it ever. Also, it it wouldn't work, what card or what other options would you suggest? Thanks again.
 
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The card is capable of pulling down upto about 210-230 watts in demanding games(average would be about 180-190 in heavy games) and even more if you dare push furmarks on it(just don't Do it, that can add 100 watts in some cases).

Using 250(in the real world it would be closer to 200-210) as a safe guess for a normal loaded card that gives you almost 21 amps.

How much power does that HP power supply have? It is listed on the power supply sticker.

The Envy towers I have seen have a long open area clear to almost front of the case for video cards(2 slot MAX) so HP must have though you may want to do just this(take a ruler and see how much room you have). Remember the power supply will suck air from above the video card, so you may want...
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The card is capable of pulling down upto about 210-230 watts in demanding games(average would be about 180-190 in heavy games) and even more if you dare push furmarks on it(just don't Do it, that can add 100 watts in some cases).

Using 250(in the real world it would be closer to 200-210) as a safe guess for a normal loaded card that gives you almost 21 amps.

How much power does that HP power supply have? It is listed on the power supply sticker.

The Envy towers I have seen have a long open area clear to almost front of the case for video cards(2 slot MAX) so HP must have though you may want to do just this(take a ruler and see how much room you have). Remember the power supply will suck air from above the video card, so you may want a card with a blower type cooler.
 
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@Nukemaster The power supply on the link says 460w (100-240v). Would that not run the card? I have no intentions of overclocking it ever. Also, it it wouldn't work, what card or what other options would you suggest? Thanks again.
 
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@Thatvietguy I've never actually done that before so id have to have a buddy of mine come do it. I was hoping to just upgrade the gpu but it's looking like id almost be better off starting fresh and having someone help me build one. Damn.
 
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@Thatvietguy I have a friend who has built computers and knows how to do all that stuff. So he said he was willing to help me and show me how to do it. I've never done any of that before, so I got on here hoping I could get some direction as to what exactly I need to get in order to make this work. Id rather not buy a power supply or gpu and find out afterwards that it doesn't fit or won't work on my specific computer. Basically, I was hoping one of you guys could give me some guidance as far as if parts are interchangeable on these store bought computers before I started trying to buy things.
 
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I would like to point out that going by that, the 2 last video cards I had in my media center(5770 and gtx 650ti) are way off the mark too. That system is going on 5 years on the same 300 watt power supply and has yet to log more than 180 watts if I trust my UPS(and that took Prime 95 + a game to keep the video card at 100%). Just so you know this system is also always on and has had its fair share gaming too(so its not like the system has the hardware and does not use it).

Keeping in mind that card CAN take over 300 watts(the 600 watt request takes this and a rather beefy system into account) if you happen to like furmarks, in real day to day use it will never get to that.

I am still all for the safety of the OP getting a power supply(or even swapping to a more power friendly card) to guarantee system stability. The numbers I was looking for are next to the 12v a and b or 1 and 2 rails. The 100-240 volt thing does not effect output power and is just what it can run on from the wall.
 
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Agree with vietguy entirely.
280x is a good card but they eat power & can run hot in a poorly designed case.
I wouldnt put one in that case & definitely not on a HP PSU.
Go with the 960 - you'll lose 10% performance max over the 280x but the low power draw/low temps & the fact you won't need a PSU replacement make it a no brainer IMO.
 
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