Upgrade for my HD 7450

[Seanlanise]

I am looking to upgrade my graphics card for my son's computer. He currently has a Radeon HD 7450 1gb DDR3. The system is an HP h8-1234, AMD six core FX-6120. Looking to spend under 200.00. I can pull more info on the system if someone tells me how. Thanks for your help!

 

[regularguy290]

the Radeon HD 7850 is probably your best bet. this one from Sapphire is overclocked and is of good quality: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202004

make sure you have a good power supply rated for at least 500 watts. here's a good one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

 

[Seanlanise]

the Radeon HD 7850 is probably your best bet. this one from Sapphire is overclocked and is of good quality: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202004

make sure you have a good power supply rated for at least 500 watts. here's a good one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Couple of questions...is it worth the few extra bucks to get the 2 gb version of this? I did the comparison and it seems to be lacking a few things the 1gb has. Also, is the power supply easy to relplace?

 

[stickmansam]

7850 2GB is the best card in this price range
This is a sapphire one too, $200 -$15 MIR =$185
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102999&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Power supplies are pretty easy to exchange, just rmbr to plug back everything inot the new PSU you unplugged from the old one
This PSU will have all the power you'll need at only $50- $25 MIR =$25
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[regularguy290]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Couple of questions...is it worth the few extra bucks to get the 2 gb version of this? I did the comparison and it seems to be lacking a few things the 1gb has. Also, is the power supply easy to relplace?

i'd say go for the 2gb model, i simply chose the cheapest brand i trust. for most games i'd say 1gb is enough for now, but 2gb will give you extra headroom for future games and if you plan to play something like Skyrim with the high res texture pack the 2gb model is a must.

 

[Seanlanise]

Thanks guys. Researching this was so confusing. Appreciate having an expert help me out. And my soon to be 13 year old will love his birthday present. Thanks!