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Will this graphics card work on my computer?

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Hi I would like to purchase a new graphics card on my computer because I play minecraft and I only get 30-40 fps. So I have been looking at some graphics card and I was wondering if this one would work on my computer? ------->


http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681... :bounce:  :bounce:  :bounce: 

My computer specs are:

8GB DDR3 memory

AMD phenom II X4 690T CPU

and this is my current graphics card

Integrated ATI Radeon HD 4200

My deskop amazon.ca link:

http://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-p7-1020-Desktop-Black...

Thanks!



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in that link you supplied under "customer reviews" i found this:
I ripped out the paltry 250w power supply and added a 775w Thermaltake modular PS (a modular power supply is definitely needed due to the limited space in the case). Then I installed two additional 500gb 7200RPM hard drives, as well as an EVGA GTX 560 Ti 2gb graphics card. After install and configuration, there was a marked performance increase...with Windows 7 showing a 7.8 experience score for graphics. The machine also runs very cool.

For gaming, I can now enjoy playing games at full maximum or near max settings with 1920 x 1080 (i.e. 1080p) resolution (as an example, the graphically intense and jaw-dropping beautiful Witcher 2 runs flawless at absolute maximum **except** I keep 'ubersampling' turned off). I really am quite impressed.

If you are going to attempt a similar upgrade, please be aware...

The case is small, but with careful planning, everything will fit as expected and I experienced no unusual hiccups during installation (I cannot vouch for longer graphics cards (10+ inches), but the 560 fit like a champ).

so yes it can be done. it obviously has an open pci-x slot

Well I'm just gonna go ahead and give my answer if want to get a modular power supply and not worry about space then get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... but if you want more power for the same about and non modular then get this http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681... . Either way your gonna need one of the two because that card requires a 400w power supply and with both power supplies you get a little more power just in case it's needed. But the card you have is good and will work and will max minecraft no problem with 40 to 50+ fps. I really suggest those to because skipping and getting a cheaper power supply and mess your whole computer up if it's not built right and antec and corsair are good company's.

ARICH5 said:
the guy in the post said he needed a modular psu...those arent cheap. heres my suggestion on a nice upgrade. not too expensive.

http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=78575&vpn=CP%2D9020058...

a great corsair psu with modular plugs for 59$

http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=74900&vpn=GV%2DR777OC%...

and a 7770 on sale should push minecrtaft well past 50+ fps

That's the power supply I suggested him and the one I gave was cheaper... But as far as the card goes is up to him but still I think the 7750 will do just fine for what he wants

Should work fine but do keep in mind like arich5 said "If you are going to attempt a similar upgrade, please be aware...

The case is small, but with careful planning, everything will fit as expected and I experienced no unusual hiccups during installation" you card will fit just fine but just be careful you should be fine with the card and power supply your getting
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