New Graphics Card on HP Pavilion p7 1414 - Possible?

Wolfy_ · Feb 17, 2016

I'm thinking about getting a new graphics card for my PC, but I don't know the specifics or if my computer will even support it...

Space needed...
Power usage...
etc...

XFX PCI-Express Video Card R7-360P-2SF5 - Graphics card: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZCBEO2C/?tag=xtremegaminer-20

Is it possible, would I need any additional components, or is there a better cheap graphics card that would work?

Note: Trying to make Directx 12 possible as was a reason for choosing this card.

garyshows · Feb 17, 2016

minimum power is 500w the pavilion p7 1414 comes with a 300 watt psu

Wolfy_ · Feb 17, 2016

garyshows :

Anything you can recommend instead?

garyshows · Feb 17, 2016

Wolfy_ :

well 300 watts is gonna be hard to work with i would upgrade the psu before anything.

Wolfy_ · Feb 17, 2016

garyshows :

I'll have to get a new psu then, would you know if this is compatible?
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CX600-CP-9020048-US-Power-Supply/dp/B0092ML0OC

garyshows · Feb 17, 2016

Wolfy_ :

600 watts would work but i would not get that psu in particular they have a tendency of dieing.

garyshows · Feb 17, 2016

this is a decent psu its fully modular and 80+ gold: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr i have it in one of my builds no complaints it should fit in your case as well though i cant be certain of that.

garyshows · Feb 17, 2016

what games will you be playing? At what resolution?

Wolfy_ · Feb 18, 2016

garyshows :

Thanks for the recommendation, I usually play a variety of games, but I'm hoping to be able to run GTAV once I get this all working. The problem before was that my VRAM was capped at 512MB which was heavily needed for a game such as GTAV.

garyshows · Feb 18, 2016

Wolfy_ :

That cpu the a5 5500 is a bit weak for gta v.

Wolfy_ · Feb 18, 2016

garyshows :

Wolfy_ :

That cpu the a5 5500 is a bit weak for gta v.

Hmmmm, so basically I would need to upgrade the CPU, GPU, and the PSU in order to get it to run well?

garyshows · Feb 18, 2016

Wolfy_ :

garyshows :

Hmmmm, so basically I would need to upgrade the CPU, GPU, and the PSU in order to get it to run well?

if you want decent performance.

Wolfy_ · Feb 18, 2016

Would this get the job done?

http://www.amazon.com/AMD-Unlocked-Processor-FD4350FRHKBOX-Black/dp/B00CLBZAWY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1453005853&sr=8-1&keywords=fx+4350&linkCode=sl1&tag=gazetterev-20&linkId=adb25f44a1038268a47b2f19ff06b74d

garyshows · Feb 18, 2016

Wolfy_ :

the motherboard in your computer is an fm2. socket type for the AMD FX 4350 is am3+ you would have to replace your motherboard. your probably be best just building a whole new computer.

Wolfy_ · Feb 18, 2016

garyshows :

Hmmm, do the newer CPUs not support fm2 or is it just finding one that does?

garyshows · Feb 18, 2016

Wolfy_ :

garyshows :

Hmmm, do the newer CPUs not support fm2 or is it just finding one that does?

none of the fm2 cpu will really do any good for todays games

Wolfy_ · Feb 18, 2016

Question 1. Would simply replacing the motherboard be possible?
Question 2. What would I be looking for in terms of a motherboard?
Question 3. And if I did decide to build a new PC, could I use the old case?
Question 4. Would I need any other components to be upgraded or could I use the ones from the old model?

Thanks for all your help though.

garyshows · Feb 18, 2016

Wolfy_ :

you could just upgrade the mobo and psu and cpu though if your gonna go that far you mine as well buy a new case and you could use your old components such as your hard drive but you basically be replacing everything motherboard prices will varies depending what socket what features you get they dont really start getting too exspensive until you want to sli and oc . if you do decide to doing any upgrades use this site to make sure everything's compatible. Glad i could help

heres the site https://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

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