Is it possible to upgrade the graphics on my entry level computer?

Joensuu · Jun 4, 2016

Hi,

I'd really appreciate some advice about ways to improve my existing (really rather basic) computer's graphics card. I have a basic motherboard (ASUS P8H61-MX USB3), which only has a single PCI Express (16 3.0) slot.

Currently, the computer has a 1GB RADEON HD6450, which provides some pretty entry level (if that) performance. I was wondering whether there are any sensible graphics cards I could upgrade to? Essentially, what is the best graphics card that will fit this motherboard?

NB, currently only have a 350W PSU, but could upgrade this if the card requires it.

Regards,

Rob

Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163 · Jun 4, 2016

Absolutey is!

What CPU are you using?
What case are you using?

You want to buy a new power supply, and a new GPU, because I don't trust your current power supply with a much faster GPU. The manufacturers build the computers and pick a power supply to match that, never guaranteed it'll work after upgrading.

All the best!

Joensuu · Jun 4, 2016

Hi Suzuki,

thanks for your rapid response.

The case is a run of the mill 'STYLISH PIANO BLACK ENIGMA MICRO-ATX CASE', the CPU is an i7 Quad Core Processor i7-3770 (3.4GHz) 8MB Cache. Currently, running 8GB Samsung Dual-DDR3 1333MHz (2 X 4GB) RAM (but thinking of upping that to 8GB per slot).

Regards,

Rob

Epicness937 · Jun 4, 2016

Joensuu :

thats not a "entry" level pc your cpu with a better power supply could handle a gtx 1080
get a better psu before a gpu upgrade

Joensuu · Jun 4, 2016

Thank you, for your help

Epicness937 · Jun 4, 2016

Joensuu :

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Crossfire-Warranty-110-B2-0750-VR/dp/B00KFAFRW6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465071489&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+b2
that is a good budget psu for you and for a gpu the fastest gpu i can think of in a matx case is a r9 nano or a asus 970 mini

Joensuu · Jun 4, 2016

Looks like a beast of a PSU that!

Do you think a GTX 970 would fit (after I upgrade the PSU) ? The gtx 1080 is a bit more that I was looking to spend!

Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163 · Jun 4, 2016

I can't find the dimensions of your case, as in what's the biggest GPU it can take. The motherboard isn't the determining factor. The HD 6450 is quite small, so I'm a bit worried. A perfect 1080p entry level card is the GTX 950 mini, or any other variant that's smaller than a micro-ATX motherboard, just to ensure compatibility, due to not knowing the specs of your case.

However, as far as upgrading is concerned, you should wait (if possible) for approx 1 month, because AMD is launching their RX 480 GPU, which has THEORETICAL (not confirmed, but at least faster than R9 380, 380x) performance of a R9 390.

If your budget allows, go all out and buy a new case (doesn't have to be expensive, just offer proper cooling for gaming), a new power supply, and GPU. And if you have some money left over, I would also buy an SSD.

All the best!

Epicness937 · Jun 4, 2016

Joensuu :

i follow i was saying that pc CAN handle a 1080 not that you need to get it i would wait for the gtx 1070 coming its about as fast as a titan x and only ~375$
if you need a mini card get one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-GTX970-DCMOC-4GD5-ASUS-Graphics-Cards/dp/B00RL2SLAG/ref=sr_1_31?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1465072071&sr=1-31&keywords=gtx+970
http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-PCI-Express-Graphics-21249-00-40G/dp/B014SEK4VI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465072072&sr=8-1&keywords=r9+nano

Joensuu · Jun 4, 2016

Thanks again Suzuki - the RX 480 looks really interesting. Think I might wait for that - especially at the price.

For info, think the case dimensions are : 350mm x 168mm x 360mm (Approx H x W x D) - http://england.all.biz/the-stylish-piano-black-enigma-micro-atx-case-g60974#.V1M7w5ErJaQ

Cheers again,

Rob

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