Upgrading Graphics Card in my new comp.

Azanite · Mar 23, 2016

Lenovo - ideacentre 300S Desktop - Intel Core i3 - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Black

I just recently bought the above desktop from Best Buy, and was wondering if someone could shed some light on how I would go about (and if i can even) upgrading to a better graphics card.

Link for better specs:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-ideacentre-300s-desktop-intel-core-i3-4gb-memory-500gb-hard-drive-black/4777902.p?id=1219819308902&skuId=4777902

Also, My budget is around $80-$90 for the graphics card, all help welcome

SkittishGaming · Mar 23, 2016

Radeon R7 250.

Hope this helps

Azanite · Mar 23, 2016

SkittishGaming :

Do you know how to upgrade to it with my PC?

13thmonkey · Mar 23, 2016

Why do you want to upgrade, and is that a slimline case?

Azanite · Mar 23, 2016

13thmonkey :

I believe so, And looking to get better FPS on the games I play. CS:GO. Skyrim, Smite, DayZ, etc..

SkittishGaming · Mar 23, 2016

You open up the case

Then you remove the current GPU

Open up the safety hatch

Connect the new one in

Connect it to the PCI-E cables

Dunlop0078 · Mar 23, 2016

No way you can get your budget up to $100? Usually the gtx 750 ti is the minimum card I would recommend for anyone looking to game, I linked it below. That spec sheet does not say what power supply you have and im not even sure if a 750 ti will fit in one of those slim cases.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zotac-video-card-zt7060510m

Azanite · Mar 23, 2016

SkittishGaming :

Does there happen to a video showing me how to do so?
I can only imagine myself messing up.

13thmonkey · Mar 23, 2016

The 250 listed above will be a bit better, but only a bit, any bigger upgrade (even if you had the budget) would require a new PSU. Are you sure you've brought the right machine for where you want to be in 12 months time.

SkittishGaming · Mar 23, 2016

True you would want to upgrade to a Gtx 750.

vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZIK-WMvta4

Azanite · Mar 23, 2016

13thmonkey :

I'm only looking for a bit better as of now. I plan on slowing buying parts to build a real PC as soon as I can.
Honestly, this wasn't my first choice of PC, but i needed one, and this was fairly cheap.

SkittishGaming · Mar 23, 2016

Okay than the R7 250

video: vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZIK-WMvta4

Azanite · Mar 23, 2016

SkittishGaming :

Thanks A bunch!

kamikazilucas · Mar 23, 2016

get a 360 if you can afford it, there about 100 dollars or buy a used 260x

Azanite · Mar 23, 2016

Thank you everyone for the help. If anyone could, DO you think it's possible to upgrade the power supply aswell on this? or gut it all and put it into a new case?

SkittishGaming · Mar 23, 2016

Azanite :

Does it have a ATX format mobo. Could you also give me the name of the psu, I couldn't find it. If the format was ATX and the psu was normal, it would be very possible to do so.

PS another vid for GPU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DPcx9b2MWQ&ebc=ANyPxKpFj1K1TprEFknQHQWfiq-3K5_04ICpTNXJ-7P6GAmxeIKqMDSlMk9_iYuAScXrsxKVqKQo0M6i-t8WzkubqRVI1rX7zg

Dunlop0078 · Mar 23, 2016

Azanite :

With a new case as well. I dont believe normal ATX power supplies will fit in that case.

Azanite · Mar 23, 2016

http://imgur.com/VmlIL4N < inside of my computer ( a little bit newer with 4600 intel graphics, but looks identical)

SkittishGaming · Mar 23, 2016

Sorry man but you would have to buy a new mobo.

Azanite · Mar 23, 2016

SkittishGaming :

Just to upgrade my graphics card?

13thmonkey · Mar 23, 2016

SkittishGaming :

Why?

OP, that's not a full height case, so you need a low profile card, 95% certain.

Azanite · Mar 23, 2016

13thmonkey :

Alright. got any good recommendations for a "low profile" one? Or, what If i play without the Side on my computer?

13thmonkey · Mar 23, 2016

the bracket won't fit. There are low profile 750's and 750ti's, I'm sure there are low profile 250's, exactly the same card just a different pcb layout.

Azanite · Mar 23, 2016

13thmonkey :

Looking at placement of the bracket, will i inevitably have to play without the side of my PC on so I can hook up to the outputs?

13thmonkey · Mar 23, 2016

I don't understand why you say that. A low profile card WILL fit in that with the side on.

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