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I'm looking to get a new gpu soon and not sure how to go about choosing one. I have a few questions such as:
Do I need a PSU with more wattage to get a new GPU?
Should I look into getting something else before the GPU?
I was looking at the Nvidia GeForce GTX 950, which seems very good for the price.
***My price limit is about $200.

My specs are
Processor: AMD FX 4300 Quad Core Processor 3.8 GHz
8 GB RAM
GPU: AMD Radeon R5 200 Series 1 GB
OS: Windows 10 64 bit
400W PSU

If I am missing an important detail please let me know. Any help is very much obliged.
Thank you!!
 
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check and see if your power supply has a 6-pin pcie cable available

if not make sure the 950 you get does not require a 6-pin pcie cable

like this:

http://techreport.com/news/29807/asus-geforce-gtx-950-2g-can-run-without-a-6-pin-power-plug


another option is a RX 460:

https://www.msi.com/Graphics-card/Radeon-RX-460-2G-OC.html#hero-overview

 
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how would i check to see if my power supply has that? Also, 400W would be fine to get a new gpu?
Thank you
 
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open your case and look

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yes, for a 950 and a rx 460 that is fine as long as they are versions that run on power from the pcie slot alone, thats why I recommended you get versions that dont need additional power from a 6-pin cable
 
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