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I have a radeon 7560d now...I want to upgrade. I'm not very tech savy...so what should I get? Can I replace this with just an

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July 9, 2014 1:43:05 AM

I have a radeon 7560d now...I want to upgrade. I'm not very tech savy...so what should I get? Can I just replace this with any card? Please help!

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July 9, 2014 1:57:11 AM

Corey45 said:
I have a radeon 7560d now...I want to upgrade. I'm not very tech savy...so what should I get? Can I just replace this with any card? Please help!


You're using an AMD A8 APU with integrated graphics. Yes, you can just replace this with a graphics card :) 

Without knowing what your power supply can handle I'd simply suggest a GTX 750ti, a good upgrade option that's also low power
July 9, 2014 2:01:36 AM

Thanks a lot! and the power supply is a 300W
July 9, 2014 2:19:41 AM

Corey45 said:
Thanks a lot! and the power supply is a 300W


That's not a lot, definitely the 750ti then :D 
July 9, 2014 2:39:44 AM

Thank you so much! You don't realize how happy I am that us less knowledgeable people can come here and ask you guys for help! I will get the card ordered. Thanks again!
July 9, 2014 2:48:28 AM

Now which one do I want? Could you please link the one I should get. Some of them are ASUS and some are EVGA..once again I don't know much about this stuff lol
July 9, 2014 2:57:51 AM

Okay! Thanks again
July 9, 2014 3:04:46 AM

The EVGA says 400 watts..think I will be okay?
July 9, 2014 3:12:46 AM

Corey45 said:
The EVGA says 400 watts..think I will be okay?


Ha ha really? That's way too high.

If you want peace of mind you could tell me your processor model and the model number of your power supply - or if the power supply came with your computer, then your computer's model number. But you should be fine, it's not a power hungry card at all.
July 9, 2014 3:16:50 AM

I will just roll the dice lol. Some sites say 300 and some say 400 I don't know if i'm not reading it right (probably what it is)...I think my local best buy sells EVGA cards on the shelf. I think i'm gonna go see what the price difference is here in a little bit. I have been trying to educate myself on this stuff lol My brain hurts
July 9, 2014 3:17:37 AM

But the computer is a p7-1534
July 9, 2014 3:20:39 AM

Corey45 said:
I will just roll the dice lol. Some sites say 300 and some say 400 I don't know if i'm not reading it right (probably what it is)...I think my local best buy sells EVGA cards on the shelf. I think i'm gonna go see what the price difference is here in a little bit. I have been trying to educate myself on this stuff lol My brain hurts


Wattage isn't important, it's the load on the 12v rail that matters. Look on the side of your PSU at the sticker:



the +12v rating in this example is 35 amps (19 on each 12v rail but a max of 35 combined). If your power supply says 20amps or more on the +12v then you're good to go my friend
July 9, 2014 3:29:05 AM

Mine says 16 amps...looks like I will be replacing that too huh?
July 9, 2014 3:42:42 AM

Corey45 said:
But the computer is a p7-1534


Corey45 said:
Mine says 16 amps...looks like I will be replacing that too huh?


Not necessarily. The guidelines are written assuming the worst (high power 130w+ processor, lots of accessories plugged in etc).

16 amps at 12v is 16x12=192 watts

Your processor is the A8-5500 I think? which is 65 watts
The 750ti has a tdp of 60 watts
CPU fan is maybe 3 watts at a push
dvd drive is about 5 watts (up to 20 while in use)
case fan is maybe 3 watts

so thats... 136 watts or so, or 70% load. anything under 80% is ok imo so that PSU should in fact run it ok even if it is a bit close :) 
July 9, 2014 3:45:59 AM

Yup..Processor is the A8-5500. Once again bud you have helped me so much! I really do appreciate it! If I have anymore questions I know where to come! Thanks again!
July 9, 2014 4:09:59 AM

Corey45 said:
Yup..Processor is the A8-5500. Once again bud you have helped me so much! I really do appreciate it! If I have anymore questions I know where to come! Thanks again!


No problem, it will be a solid upgrade from the 7560d, enjoy :D 
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