Graphic Card Upgrade

[Wanderman]

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my video card because I want to be able to play Gw2, Tera or Aion in higher settings.

http://i.walmart.com/i/rb/0088654139977.pdf

that's the pc that i have and i was wondering if i can upgrade to an amd 7750 and if i can, would i need to buy a new powersupply as well?

Also, does it matter what kind of manufacturer i buy it from? i.e sapphire, powercolor/others?

 

[jaguarskx]

It should be ok since the Radeon HD 7750 can generally run on an average quality 300w PSU. If you can post a picture of the sticker on the PSU which lists the amps and watts output that would be great.

 

[Wanderman]

sorry I can't take a picture at the moment, so I tried looking elsewhere online to see if i could find what you're asking and i found this.

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=AM3470G-UW10P-FB-R

300-watt power supply (100 - 240V, 50/60Hz)

if that's not enough, i'll try to get a picture tomorrow. sorry.

 

[Wanderman]

It should be ok since the Radeon HD 7750 can generally run on an average quality 300w PSU. If you can post a picture of the sticker on the PSU which lists the amps and watts output that would be great.

oh, and if i can't get a picture and if i need to get a new power supply, can you recommend one that is roughly around 30$ if possible if not, max i can spend for it is 50$, i'm just looking for something cheap and that would work with a 7750.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102969 that's the graphic card i'm planning to buy btw.

 

[jaguarskx]

Well, like I said the Radeon HD 7750 can run on an average quality 300w PSU. Acer generally uses average quality parts so it should not really be a problem at all.

You can open the side panel of the PC to look at the sticker on the PSU. If the +12v rail states 19A (amps) or more, then you should be fine. Below is an example of what the sticker looks like.

In the above example, the Seasonic 300w PSU actually has two +12v rails. The +12v1 rail can provide 8A and the +12v2 provides 14A for a total of 22A; or 264w (264w = 12v * 22A).

 

[Wanderman]

If i understood correctly, it will work since it has a total of 21A? and sorry if the image is a little bit big and sideways.

 

[jaguarskx]

Yeah it's fine. You should have no problems.

FSP (Fortron Source) is actually an above average quality manufacturer of PSUs. I generally recommend that brand for those who are not looking to spend too much on a PSU. I must admit I am surprised to see that PSU brand in an Acer.

 

[Wanderman]

ok, thanks a lot for the help. really appreciate it.