Hi, I recently purchased this computer and am looking to upgrade the video card:
http://www.staples.com/Lenovo-H430-57311430-Desktop-PC/product_985090
I do not want to change out the PSU and prefer to not play with the BIOS. Not looking for heavy gaming (some gaming, mainly family, plus photo editing and watching video) just performance/power usage with some flexibility to maximize the system while being budget conscious. Basically if it came with the hd4000 I would probably not even bother with a new card, but it comes with the 2500...
I see a few cards that should be compatible with the system/PSU which is 280W I believe. According to the specs:
http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/desktop/essential/h-series/h430/H430_Datasheet.pdf?AID=10383968&PID=4485850&SID=aWiepnudEeKI0mpDFXlv0Q7zb5_ISqK3_0_0_0&CJURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fproducts%2Fus%2Fdesktop%2Fessential%2Fh-series%2Fh430%2FH430_Datasheet.pdf&PUBNAME=Slickdeals+LLC&NID=CJ
It can take up to 7570 or gt630 making choices: radeon 5670, 6570, 6670, 7570 (gt630 seems over priced and under performing for the price)
I heard it can support the 7750 which only uses PCI-e for power not additional PSU. I was wondering if the case/slots and PSU can support the 7770 which seems like a better card for barely more money. It needs dual slot, 6-pin, and 80w (7750 is only 55w but more than the 75w max on the slot...)
If someone can confirm the 7770 works, great I will jump on the next deal. If not can someone suggest the best card for the money that will work with the PSU and BIOS? (if there is a card that is worth it and requires BIOS change any help with that is appreciated as well)
Thank you in advance for your attention and any feedback.
http://www.staples.com/Lenovo-H430-57311430-Desktop-PC/product_985090
I do not want to change out the PSU and prefer to not play with the BIOS. Not looking for heavy gaming (some gaming, mainly family, plus photo editing and watching video) just performance/power usage with some flexibility to maximize the system while being budget conscious. Basically if it came with the hd4000 I would probably not even bother with a new card, but it comes with the 2500...
I see a few cards that should be compatible with the system/PSU which is 280W I believe. According to the specs:
http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/desktop/essential/h-series/h430/H430_Datasheet.pdf?AID=10383968&PID=4485850&SID=aWiepnudEeKI0mpDFXlv0Q7zb5_ISqK3_0_0_0&CJURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fproducts%2Fus%2Fdesktop%2Fessential%2Fh-series%2Fh430%2FH430_Datasheet.pdf&PUBNAME=Slickdeals+LLC&NID=CJ
It can take up to 7570 or gt630 making choices: radeon 5670, 6570, 6670, 7570 (gt630 seems over priced and under performing for the price)
I heard it can support the 7750 which only uses PCI-e for power not additional PSU. I was wondering if the case/slots and PSU can support the 7770 which seems like a better card for barely more money. It needs dual slot, 6-pin, and 80w (7750 is only 55w but more than the 75w max on the slot...)
If someone can confirm the 7770 works, great I will jump on the next deal. If not can someone suggest the best card for the money that will work with the PSU and BIOS? (if there is a card that is worth it and requires BIOS change any help with that is appreciated as well)
Thank you in advance for your attention and any feedback.