What's the best GPU I can buy for my system?

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shakirahmed867

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I know my PC hasn't got the best tech and is pretty outdated but I just want to be able to play games like Fortnite, GTA etc with good graphics (not amazing graphics) so I'm not really looking into spending hundreds of pounds into hardware. I've thought about maybe GeForce 1050 but if you have any better suggestions then it'd be great.

Here is my PC breakdown:

Motherboard - MS-7778 (FM2)
CPU - AMD A10 6700
6gb ram
PSU 300 watts (which I may upgrade if needs be)

Here's a link into more in depth view of my PC
https://support.hp.com/gb-en/document/c03996011
 
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geofelt

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GTX1050ti is the strongest card you can run on a 300w psu. And that assumes that the card is not one of the factory overclocked versions needing a aux 6 pin connector.

Consider the possibility that your cpu may be more of a limiter.
Run YOUR games, but lower your resolution and eye candy.
If your FPS increases, it indicates that your cpu is strong enough to drive a better graphics configuration.
If your FPS stays the same, you are likely more cpu limited.
 
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velocityg4

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Well, the best you can put in their is a GeForce Titan V if you upgrade the PSU.

Given your current specs. I'd pair it with a GeForce GT 1030 or GTX 1050 2GB. Not much point in spending more on such an old system. These should stay within the capabilities of your PSU. Personally I'd opt for the GT 1030. Given how lackluster the rest is. It is also the safest choice for your PSU.

What is your total budget? You might be better off getting a Ryzen 3 2200g or Ryzen 5 2400g, motherboard, RAM and PSU. Then it would be equivalent to pairing a Ryzen 3 1300x or Ryzen 5 1500x, respectively, with a GeForce GT 1030. If you can swing it.

Another option. Depending on your budget. You can get a 3rd generation Core i5 system, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD and Windows 10 Pro for about $120 off eBay. Then you could pair it with the GT 1030 or GTX 1050. With the GPU. You'd be looking at spending $215 to $270 for a huge system upgrade.
 
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derekullo

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If you buy a Geforce GT 1030 then you are stuck with a Geforce GT 1030.

If you buy a Geforce 1050Ti or Geforce 1060 you can always put it in a new build and be semi-decent at gaming if this one doesn't pan out.

 
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shakirahmed867

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Sorry for the late reply, how would I find out if the card I want to buy doesn't need an aux 6 pin connector?

 
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geofelt

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shakirahmed867

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I'm looking to buy this https://www.amazon.co.uk/NVIDIA-GeForce-PH-GTX1050TI-4G-Express-Graphics/dp/B01MFBKRI5/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522273171&sr=8-1&keywords=geforce+gtx+1050ti

I'm guessing it doesn't need a 6 pin?
 
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geofelt

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You are good.
The one you linked does not appear to need anything special.
This link says no special power connectors required:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126170
 
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