Upgrading Graphic Card, but can my PSU handle it?

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
Bulbah

Bulbah

Reputable
Jul 8, 2015
6
0
4,510
I was about to buy a Sapphire Radeon R9 270x on Amazon.com (My budget is 200$). But I saw on some other threads saying that a 460W PSU is not enough to support this card. Also, my PSU only seem to have 1 PCI-e 6pin cable and it says this card require 2x 6pin connector. Will this card not work then? Should I buy a cheaper card? Or maybe a new PSU and a new card for 200$


PC Model : HP ENVY H8-1423

CPU: AMD FX-8350 Eight-Core Processor
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7570
PSU Model : DPS -460DB-5 (460W)

KOklwAl

http://imgur.com/KOklwAl

 
Solution
Cazauxx
If you really want that card get a new psu. Failing to do so, when you push the gpu to its limits you will simply blow up your psu.
If you don't want to get a new psu you will have to get a cheaper card unfortunately
And keep in mind HP computers don't support high end gpus this is because:
They either won't fit or you wont have that additional 8 pin cable you need to plug into the gpu
This is why a custom pc is the best solution.
Ive experienced branded computers but once i switched to a custom, I'm never going back

Hope this helps :)
Sort by date Sort by votes
Cazauxx

Cazauxx

Reputable
Jul 10, 2015
835
0
5,360
If you really want that card get a new psu. Failing to do so, when you push the gpu to its limits you will simply blow up your psu.
If you don't want to get a new psu you will have to get a cheaper card unfortunately
And keep in mind HP computers don't support high end gpus this is because:
They either won't fit or you wont have that additional 8 pin cable you need to plug into the gpu
This is why a custom pc is the best solution.
Ive experienced branded computers but once i switched to a custom, I'm never going back

Hope this helps :)
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
Bulbah

Bulbah

Reputable
Jul 8, 2015
6
0
4,510
Do you think a 750Ti would work with that PSU? Would it be a nice upgrade from the Radeon HD 7570?

Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it !

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Cazauxx

Cazauxx

Reputable
Jul 10, 2015
835
0
5,360

A 750 ti would fit as the requirement is at least 300W
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-750-ti/specifications
As long as you have a pci express 3.0 all you have to worry about is fitting it in the case.
It will be an excellent upgrade if you could fit one in there

Hope this helps
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom