Best Graphic card compatible with my system?

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Hello,
what is the best Nvidia Graphic card I could use in my current setup (no overclocking, please)?
I currently have GTX 650, but would like to upgrade.
I am using this PC for gaming:

Motherboard: GA-H81M-DS2V
CPU: Intel Core i7 4790 (3.6Ghz, not OC)
PSU: FSP300-60HCN
RAM: 16Gb

Many thanks!
 
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With that PSU the best you would be looking at is probably the GTX 750 or 750ti. They pull all their power from the PCI-e port but have pretty good performance for such low power usage.

As for compatibility parameters, it starts with whether or not the motherboard has a PCI-e x16 slot, next is the PSU (wattage, connections, amps on the +12v rail), and space inside the case.

The 750 and ti version are pretty small cards and should fit just about any case, doesn't need any 6 or 8 pin connections from the PSU and uses low power overall. Your PSU is a major weak spot and even with the 750, I suggest looking into a new PSU with at least 80+ bronze certification. The PSU is one major component you don't want to skimp on as a faulty one can...
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Let's say around £200, but I would be interested in knowing what could be the best possible Nvidia actually compatible with my current system.
The idea is to change the card only, not PCU, PSU, etc...

Actually, I would be happy to know which parameters you look for graphic card compatibility.

Thanks!
 
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With that PSU the best you would be looking at is probably the GTX 750 or 750ti. They pull all their power from the PCI-e port but have pretty good performance for such low power usage.

As for compatibility parameters, it starts with whether or not the motherboard has a PCI-e x16 slot, next is the PSU (wattage, connections, amps on the +12v rail), and space inside the case.

The 750 and ti version are pretty small cards and should fit just about any case, doesn't need any 6 or 8 pin connections from the PSU and uses low power overall. Your PSU is a major weak spot and even with the 750, I suggest looking into a new PSU with at least 80+ bronze certification. The PSU is one major component you don't want to skimp on as a faulty one can literally destroy the rest of your computer parts.

List of PSU's:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
 
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Thank you for your detailed and knowledgable answer.

One question: in the document you link, there is a "recommended PSU Wattage" and the GTX730 is already set at "300W"... Is this power requirement already factoring in an (average) consumption for PCU, HD, SSD, etc...?
Every element of the system (except monitor) gets its power from the PSU, correct?

Thanks
 
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Yes, everything inside the computer or connected to it, i.e. USB drives, commonly are powered by the PSU. The PSU recommendation listed trys to take into account a standard computer setup including the that specific GPU, that is recommended as a minimum. However, the are usually a big over what is really needed. I have seen many people will 300w and 350w PSU's getting the 750ti, 750, but you have to be sure to get a model without the 6-pin connector. If you are looking to push the card to it's limits as much as possible, that could be problematic. But for regular day to day use, you should be fine.
 
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