What GPU can my HP take?

[kaleo]

HP P7-1110

I just bought this computer about two weeks ago and I don't know how to figure out what GPU can be installed into it with a budget of $100 - $150 that's pretty nice for gaming. Can anyone help me out?

 

[rolli59]

With the current 250watt PSU the best card I would put in there is HD5570/6570!

 

[kaleo]

Best answer selected by Kaleo.

 

[kaleo]

With the current 250watt PSU the best card I would put in there is HD5570/6570!

For the HD 6570, would you please send me a link to what you're talking about?

 

[gmcizzle]

That 250w PSU is most likely junk, and a 6570 will not do well with it. A 6570 has a 400w minimum requirement.

 

[kaleo]

That 250w PSU is most likely junk, and a 6570 will not do well with it. A 6570 has a 400w minimum requirement.

What do you recommend I do with this PC?

 

[gmcizzle]

Well to get any decent GPU running with your PC, you need to buy a new power supply, there's really no getting around that.

 

[rolli59]

HD6570 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102934
Total system power under gaming load with HD6570 196watts
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4278/amds-radeon-hd-6670-radeon-hd-6570/15

 

[gmcizzle]

Around 200w load on a junky 250w PSU with most likely a weak 12v isn't exactly ideal. If it's one of those Besec types, then it'll probably kill your entire system with due time. Yes it will probably work for a while, but keep all children, animals, and limbs away at all times :lol:

 

[lycros]

What kind of games are you looking to play?
What is your monitor's resolution?

There are some good options for around $150

A new PSU + new GPU.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817815007 - Xigmatek 400W
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/xigmatek_nrppc402/ Review
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-psu-80-plus,2746-9.html Review

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102941 Sapphire 6770
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005D6P0NI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER HIS 6770

 

[k1114]

That's around 200w with a i7-920. His hp has a i3-2120, so minus 60w which brings it to 140w on a 250w psu. The hp psus are actually not that bad.