Need help with getting a new graphics card

[wui2615]

So i want to put a new graphics card into my computer. I have a Gateway DX4860-UR33P.

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0373918

And i was wondering since i only have 1 PCIe x16 slot will i still be able to put this graphics card into my computer?


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150561&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-Video%20Cards-_-XFX-_-14150561&AID=10440897&PID=3962334&SID=

 

[dudewitbow]

you can, but in order to do so you MUST change the power supply no questions about it if you want to run that card.

 

[Deemo13]

You are most likely going to need a power supply upgrade.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027&Tpk=CX500

You could go with that. And then go with this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125353

That should keep you in the budget if you have one. You can lower the card down to a 7770 if you need to stay within the budget.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127664

Also replacing the power supply really is not that hard. So dont say you cant do it.

 

[wui2615]

I understand that i will need a new power supply. i just needed to be sure my computer can run it first. so i dont waste my money on a power and then find out that i cant even put a new graphics card in my computer.

 

[wui2615]

Best answer selected by wui2615.

 

[Deemo13]

Then yes you will be able to run the card, just make sure you get the power supply to go with it.

Otherwise:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=sxEXBXG0ymg