Ok new here and new to upgrading my pc

Freedo300 · Feb 18, 2015

Ok new here and to upgrading pcs
I have a hp pavilion hpe pc
Running a gt 440 graphics card and my power supply is 600w max
I have 24 fb of ram
I'm am trying to figure out what would be the best graphics card I could possibly put into the machine without changing anything else
Edit- My Processor is an Intel(r) core (tm) i7 cpu x990@3.47 ghz
and i am running a 64 bit operating system hopefully this helps

I was told to order a EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SuperSC ACX 2.0+ 2GB GDDR5 128bit, PCI-E 3.0 Dual-Link DVI-I, 3 x DP, HDMI, SLI, HDCP, G-SYNC Ready Graphics Cards 02G-P4-2966-KR
and i did but i think it may be too long its 10 inches let alone can my computer even handle it

Pr3di · Feb 18, 2015

We need the exact model of the PC you have, in order to provide you with a GPU that will not be botlenecked.
Also, what is your budget for the card?

On a whim, I could recommend you the GTX 970, but it might be a waste of money if the rest of the components are not on-par with the card`s performance.

sz0ty0l4 · Feb 18, 2015

could you list proper pc specs? there are a lot of variables of " hp pavilion hpe "

I3lue1 · Feb 18, 2015

Pretty much you'd want to get something with as low power consumption as possible. Any graphic card from the GTX 9xx series is good since they sport between 120 and 150 W. Your GTX 440 is pulling around 56W but the difference is negligible given the fact that you have a 600W PSU.

Keep in mind though that if you buy a GTX 980 "SUPER CLOCKED WRECK HAVOC LATEST GREATEST REV. 5000 7 COOLERS) card then it might munch 200W which might put too much of a strain on your system.

I'd say to get a 960 but watch out not to surpass 150W power usage. All vendors will specify the power consumption so it should be easy.

Freedo300 · Feb 18, 2015

Pr3di :

We need the exact model of the PC you have, in order to provide you with a GPU that will not be botlenecked.
Also, what is your budget for the card?

On a whim, I could recommend you the GTX 970, but it might be a waste of money if the rest of the components are not on-par with the card`s performance.
[thanks for the quick response
My model number is h8-1090t
It was built on their website about 3 or 4 years ago
So it might be time for a new computer but it doesn't have to be and my peace range I don't really care]

Freedo300 · Feb 18, 2015

I3lue1 :

Pretty much you'd want to get something with as low power consumption as possible. Any graphic card from the GTX 9xx series is good since they sport between 120 and 150 W. Your GTX 440 is pulling around 56W but the difference is negligible given the fact that you have a 600W PSU.

Keep in mind though that if you buy a GTX 980 "SUPER CLOCKED WRECK HAVOC LATEST GREATEST REV. 5000 7 COOLERS) card then it might munch 200W which might put too much of a strain on your system.

I'd say to get a 960 but watch out not to surpass 150W power usage. All vendors will specify the power consumption so it should be easy.

[would the 960 be a great improvement over the 440 and I think I got all the specs now when I edited my original post I would like to get the best I money can buy that will fit

Pr3di · Feb 19, 2015

Here`s the list of possible parts for your build: http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c02837361

Unfortunately, there is no mention on what exact PSU was used.
I think the CPU will not bottleneck a new GPU, and my only concern is what model PCIe does your motherboard have (2.0 or 3.0).
Anyway, I don`t think that you will have less than 2.0, so if there`s going to be any GPU power loss, it should be around 1-2%.

Based on what you told us, and the "possible" config of your PC, you should be able to even use a GTX 970 in your build.

Now, please tell us what`s you budget for a new GPU, and wher edo you want to buy it from (location)?
And, since there`s no info on your PSU, other than the fact that it`s 600W, you will be able to use it for the new card, but I do recomend replacing it in the near future.

I3lue1 · Feb 19, 2015

The recommended EVGA GTX 960 mentioned in your original post seems just fine.
Quoting from newegg: "A 400W power supply or greater is needed"..."a free 8-pin connector is required".

If you have the free 8-pin connector then you're all set!

Freedo300 · Feb 19, 2015

Pr3di :

Freedo300 · Feb 24, 2015

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Pr3di · Feb 25, 2015

If you can, check if the GTX 970 from Msi or Asus will fit in your case.
Also, you need to check if you have 1 or two PCIe cables coming from your PSU.

I3lue1 · Feb 26, 2015

Usually the lower end of a series is smaller (albeit less performant).

In this case the GTX 960 is the lowest end of the line so the only thing that remains is to find a model that's smaller OR get a new PC case.

Pr3di · Feb 26, 2015

If you want something very small, google GTX 970 ITX.

Here`s an example: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5252#ov

You can still have strong cards in a small size.

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