Should I buy a new case?

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shakirahmed867

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I'm looking to upgrade my PC but I'm not sure if graphic cards such as GeForce 1050 and a 500 watt PSU will fit in it. I'm afraid I will receive the card and find out it doesn't fit in my case which means I would have to buy a new case which is a lot of hassle.

Here is the size info

Height: 36.7 cm (14.48 inches)
Width: 17.5 cm (6.91 inches) u
Length: 38.9 cm (15.35 inches)

Bay size

13.33 cm (5.25 inch) ODD
8.89 cm (3.5 inch) HDD
 
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Karadjgne
You have just 1 fan I believe, the rear exhaust. Doubtful you'll overheat to any extent, Asus stuck a Ryzen 1700 with a 1080 inside a case no bigger than yours with just 1 exhaust fan. Your system really doesn't get that hot.

What I'd do is take off the side panel and measure the distance from the back of the case towards the front area, directly below the big pcie x16 slot. Doesn't have to be an exact measurement, just pretty close, and you'll want to short-change the measurement for peace of mind sizing. Then find a gpu that's smaller than your measurement.
This was built for mini-ITX cases, pretty much tiny boxes.

Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card ($219.00 @ B&H)

If you are looking at a 1050ti...
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shakirahmed867

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It's just a HP pavillion case, there's no name. I thought it would be too small as well.
 
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You find information about the measurements of new products. Measure your old power supply´s outer dimensions and examine the mounting screw locations.
Also look for graphics card clearance, the length is usually the critical dimension.
If one of them is none standard, or would interferon with your new components, buy a new case. Simple as that. Let us know how we may help you.
 
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Well you could still provide the model of HP it came from then. Either way, I was just going to see if a HDD or optical drive bay was across from where the card would be placed. If that is so, you would either need to get a very short card (1), try to remove the offending bay if possible (2) - or, get a new case (3)
 
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The name of my PC is HP Pavillion 500-119ea.
 
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It looks like it's probably pretty tight in there if the pictures I looked up match your PC but a card up to 6 to 7 inches should fit. As long as you're not shooting for a super high card (as it seems you're not) there are midrange cards like 1050 or 1050 ti in that size range.

Example:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125916

Just look for a "stubby" card like that. As to the power supply I have less concern about it fitting than the video card; a 500ish W supply should fit most standard cases. Get an ATX PSU, of a good brand (Seasonic, some EVGA, XFX models for example)
 
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Do you think there is any chance of it over heating? As I've heard that it is a problem for smaller cases.

 
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It's more of a danger than in a gaming case, though yours is more a "standard" size than a slimline or micro PC. Either way of course dust can accumulate in a big case so keeping the case clean is important regardless.

Do you have a budget for card, psu and case? If so, an ATX mid tower case with good ventilation can be found which shouldn't be prohibitive. For a single card of that range a super case isn't needed.
 
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You have just 1 fan I believe, the rear exhaust. Doubtful you'll overheat to any extent, Asus stuck a Ryzen 1700 with a 1080 inside a case no bigger than yours with just 1 exhaust fan. Your system really doesn't get that hot.

What I'd do is take off the side panel and measure the distance from the back of the case towards the front area, directly below the big pcie x16 slot. Doesn't have to be an exact measurement, just pretty close, and you'll want to short-change the measurement for peace of mind sizing. Then find a gpu that's smaller than your measurement.
This was built for mini-ITX cases, pretty much tiny boxes.

Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card ($219.00 @ B&H)

If you are looking at a 1050ti, and replacing the psu, I'd suggest the Corsair CXM 450w. It's one of the smallest designs of ATX standard psus at only 140mm long (most are 150mm) and quite well built. And relatively cheap.
 
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Well written! Here is a picture to help https://www.vortez.net/articles_file/23476_phanteks%20enthoo%20primo%20review%20-%20gpu%20clearance%2001.jpg
 
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