I need to upgrade my graphics card and power supply to run GTA 5. My budget cannot exceed more than $250 and I want to be sure the upgrades will fit and work properly with my machine's specs.
Can anyone help me be sure that I'm getting the right upgrades? I don't need to run GTA on ultra, or even high (would be nice but not necessary) but would love for it to run very smooth on medium to low settings. I just want to play the game and not break the bank.
UPDATE2
I've been looking at a lot of cards but I'm just not sure they'll even fit!
My main concern is making sure the card will fit and the PSU will be adequate. That's the best I can come up with after looking into so many cards out there. It's difficult to know which one is the right one for me!
So far the only one I think will work is the 750 ti.
My PC specs
http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-ENVY-h8-Desktop-PC-series/5295996/model/5296860/document/c03517389/
Youtube video showing specs (in case anyone wants to look inside)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5ZBieOkJ_o&t=530
HP ENVY h8-1414 Desktop PC
Operating System: Windows 8.1 64-bit (6.3, Build 9600) (9600.winblue_r8.150127-1500)
Mobo:
M3970AM-HP (Angelica2)
Manufacturer: Gigabyte
Form factor: uATX - 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)
Chipset: AMD 970
Memory sockets: 4 x DDR3
Front side bus speeds: UMI (United Media Interface) 4 lane, 5 GT/s per lane
Processor socket: AM3-b
Expansion Slots:
One PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.0)
Three PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.0)
One PCI Express mini card (for half-length add-in cards) with USB connector
Processor:
AMD Six Core FX-6120
TDP: 95W
Operating speed: 3.5 GHz (up to 4.1 GHz turbo)
Number of cores: 6
Socket: AM3+
Bus speed: HT3 - 5.2GT/s
Socket type: AM3-b
TDP: up to 125W
Memory:
Amount: 10 GB
Speed: PC3-12800 MB/sec
Type: DDR3-1600
GPU:
AMD Radeon HD 7450
Form Factor: PCI Express full-height bracket
1 GB onboard memory
Memory size 64-bit
Memory type DDR3
Supports Blu-ray
Supports up to two displays at the same time in these configurations: DVI+HDMI and HDMI+VGA (using included adapter cable)
Sound:
Integrated IDT 92HD89E Audio
Built-in High Definition 7.1 channel audio
Audio codec: IDT 92HD89E
Power Supply
Internal 300W (100V-240V)
Form factor: Internal ATX
Total wattage: 300W
Nominal input voltage range: 200-240V/3A (50-60Hz)
Dimensions: 150mm x 140mm x 86mm (5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches)
Any help would be appreciated!
Minimum specifications for GTA V
OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit Service Pack 2* (*NVIDIA video card recommended if running Vista OS)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz
Memory: 4GB
Video Card: NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)
Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
HDD Space: 65GB
DVD Drive
Recommended specifications:
OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1
Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHZ (4 CPUs) / AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHZ (8 CPUs)
Memory: 8GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD7870 2GB
Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
HDD Space: 65GB
DVD Drive
Can anyone help me be sure that I'm getting the right upgrades? I don't need to run GTA on ultra, or even high (would be nice but not necessary) but would love for it to run very smooth on medium to low settings. I just want to play the game and not break the bank.
UPDATE2
I've been looking at a lot of cards but I'm just not sure they'll even fit!
My main concern is making sure the card will fit and the PSU will be adequate. That's the best I can come up with after looking into so many cards out there. It's difficult to know which one is the right one for me!
So far the only one I think will work is the 750 ti.
My PC specs
http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-ENVY-h8-Desktop-PC-series/5295996/model/5296860/document/c03517389/
Youtube video showing specs (in case anyone wants to look inside)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5ZBieOkJ_o&t=530
HP ENVY h8-1414 Desktop PC
Operating System: Windows 8.1 64-bit (6.3, Build 9600) (9600.winblue_r8.150127-1500)
Mobo:
M3970AM-HP (Angelica2)
Manufacturer: Gigabyte
Form factor: uATX - 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)
Chipset: AMD 970
Memory sockets: 4 x DDR3
Front side bus speeds: UMI (United Media Interface) 4 lane, 5 GT/s per lane
Processor socket: AM3-b
Expansion Slots:
One PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.0)
Three PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.0)
One PCI Express mini card (for half-length add-in cards) with USB connector
Processor:
AMD Six Core FX-6120
TDP: 95W
Operating speed: 3.5 GHz (up to 4.1 GHz turbo)
Number of cores: 6
Socket: AM3+
Bus speed: HT3 - 5.2GT/s
Socket type: AM3-b
TDP: up to 125W
Memory:
Amount: 10 GB
Speed: PC3-12800 MB/sec
Type: DDR3-1600
GPU:
AMD Radeon HD 7450
Form Factor: PCI Express full-height bracket
1 GB onboard memory
Memory size 64-bit
Memory type DDR3
Supports Blu-ray
Supports up to two displays at the same time in these configurations: DVI+HDMI and HDMI+VGA (using included adapter cable)
Sound:
Integrated IDT 92HD89E Audio
Built-in High Definition 7.1 channel audio
Audio codec: IDT 92HD89E
Power Supply
Internal 300W (100V-240V)
Form factor: Internal ATX
Total wattage: 300W
Nominal input voltage range: 200-240V/3A (50-60Hz)
Dimensions: 150mm x 140mm x 86mm (5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches)
Any help would be appreciated!
Minimum specifications for GTA V
OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit Service Pack 2* (*NVIDIA video card recommended if running Vista OS)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz
Memory: 4GB
Video Card: NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)
Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
HDD Space: 65GB
DVD Drive
Recommended specifications:
OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1
Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHZ (4 CPUs) / AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHZ (8 CPUs)
Memory: 8GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD7870 2GB
Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
HDD Space: 65GB
DVD Drive
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