GPU upgrade, Help me please

Fredo_ · Jan 2, 2016

I want to upgrade my GPU but don't know what would be worth it, I have an HD Integrated 4600 (which is garbage i know) and am thinking of upgrading to a 750 TI anyone's input would be greatly appreciated.Something that would work without needing a 6-pin plug would be good too.I am willing to spend around $160 at most.

My computer: http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=c04453446

P.S what other kinds of upgrades are possible with my computer?

BadActor · Jan 2, 2016

The 750Ti would be a pretty good bump in performance over your iGPU. The one below doesn't require a 6 pin PCIe connector.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487025&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

The only upgrade I see would maybe be adding an SSD.

Fredo_ · Jan 2, 2016

BadActor :

The asus has the outputs i need, would it fit in my case? and does it need a 6-pin? sorry for all the questions

BadActor · Jan 2, 2016

Which model specifically? Asus has four.

Fredo_ · Jan 2, 2016

BadActor :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121855

i now see it does have a 6 pin, but i don't know if my computer has a 6 pin connector.

Karadjgne · Jan 2, 2016

With a 460w psu, your absolute best option would be a gtx960, which would be a huge bump in performance, and requires a single 6pin connector. Whether or not your actual psu has one is unknown, you'll have to open up the case and physically check, but it's a good possibility that it does indeed have a single 6pin, many of those size psus do, just for this reason.

BadActor · Jan 2, 2016

Usually the non overclocked ones and/or the ones with only one fan don't need it.

Fredo_ · Jan 2, 2016

Karadjgne :

Thanks for the advice, I'll open up my PC in a bit to check.

Fredo_ · Jan 2, 2016

BadActor :

Thanks for all the help i really appreciate it.

Fredo_ · Jan 2, 2016

Karadjgne :

I took a couple pictures and it looks like i have a 8 and 6 pin connector. I have a question about the gpu inside my computer too.It looks like nothing that resembles a gpu is in there, could you explain.

Fredo_ · Jan 2, 2016

Karadjgne :

also here's a link to pictures i took while in my PC. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s9lcn3oa5nld4fp/AACqWdq40WhA0AGRrQDFu-Gca?dl=0

Karadjgne · Jan 2, 2016

You won't have a 8pin pcie,the psu is too small for that, that 8pin is EPS, which goes to motherboards. But you do have options with the 6pin.

Karadjgne · Jan 2, 2016

Huh, that's odd. You absolutely sure that's a 460w psu? A 6+2pin is capable of 150w, a 6pin 75 and the pcie slot is 75w for a total of 300w capability, which leaves 160w for your system. With the cpu alone taking half. That's very dangerous for pc health, trying to run an entire system on an estimated 160w.

You don't have a gpu. See the long black slot below the cpu fan, that's the pcie x16 slot, the short black ones are pcie x1 for add in cards.

For safety, stick with nvidia cards, they have a much lower power draw, the average gtx960 is 120w, but with that 6+2 pin, you are capable of an Asus STRIX gtx970 which uses a single 8pin, or others use 2x 6pin for 225w capable, leaving you with about 235w for the rest of the system, which is enough for a locked Intel.

With those connectors, my guess would be that if the psu truly is a 460w rated unit, its OEM Delta, who are known for over building, but under rating units, so it's probably capable of @520w.

Fredo_ · Jan 2, 2016

Karadjgne :

Should i worry about the wattage that my PC is running at?
and would a 750 ti work fine (i don't have the funds for a 970).
Thanks for the help i'm becoming even more enlightened haha

BadActor · Jan 2, 2016

The 750 Ti is specifically aimed at your application, where someone wants to upgrade an OEM system. They are compact and power efficient.

Karadjgne · Jan 2, 2016

The gtx960 far outperforms a 750ti, and at 120w will be no stretch on a 460w psu. A 750ti will struggle with pretty much anything beyond low-medium settings except for things like minecraft or roblox. The 750ti was aimed specifically at pc's with low power 300-400w psu's that did not have 6pin capability. The gtx950 is the upgrade/replacement for single 6pin @400w, the gtx960 for single 6pin @430w+. If it's in budget, the 960 would be best, its a huge jump in performance over a igpu, if budget disagrees, the the gtx950 would be second choice, the 750ti in last place.

BadActor · Jan 2, 2016

Whichever card you choose, you will need to make a couple of changes to your Bios.

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03653200

Fredo_ · Jan 2, 2016

Karadjgne :

Thank you for all the help i think i will wait a bit longer and save for the 960 but i will definitely look into buying one

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