Need help with installing graphics card on HP desktop!

[stan123]

Hello, my friend has a HP Pavilion 500-023w desktop computer (specs can be found here: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&docname=c03770775).

I am in need of help in regards to installing a graphics card, however, both the process of doing so, and maybe could get a couple more recommendations of what to buy. They are mainly gaming, and that's about it. They're pretty involved in Rust, Gary's Mod. They are tapped out around $175.00 MAX. I thought this might be good for them: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202090 however any other recommendations will be appreciated.

My other concern is installing the card. Please note I already installed a 500W power supply for them. We attempted installing a card prior to this, but it was old and I was unsure if it worked. When installing a graphics card on a desktop with integrated video, do you have to disable the video for the card to work? I read up on what to do, but it still confuses me :S !

I need to have the card ordered by today, so any help asap would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!!

 

[spat55]

Either the R9 270 you have listed or a GTX 750ti, the GTX 750ti will use less power and because that HP has a 300w PSU you need it to be very low powered.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9Hdspg) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9Hdspg/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n750ti2gd5oc) | $119.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $119.99

 

[stan123]

@spat I had the power supply upgraded to a EVGA 500W, so would the card I had originally listed be suitable for them? I checked and it is a 500W card, but performance wise it should be ok for them, correct? (it says 500W power supply required) Also, will I come across any troubles installing the card, or should it just essentially "plug and play"?
Thanks again
Matt

 

[spat55]

If you have a 500w PSU then it will be fine, in actual fact for the money you have it is the best for $/performance

AMD only say 500w minimum because some people buy cheap no-name brands and wonder why it kills it, so the 500w is just to cover themselves. R9 270 will be best for you

 

[stan123]

Thanks so much! I can't thank you enough!

 

[spat55]

Thanks so much! I can't thank you enough!

No problem, glad I could help you