Best GPU for my system

[DCM80]

Hi guys,

I'll be in the US in a few weeks for the holidays, and would like to purchase a new GPU while I'm there. I just want to make sure I don't end up walking away with a graphics card that isn't compatible with my system, since I'll be installing it when I get back to Europe and won't be able to return it. Here are my system specs:

HP Pavilion P6-2315EL (Desktop)
Intel Core i7 3.4 GHz
6 GB RAM
1000 GB HD
AMD Radeon HD7570
Windows 10 (upgraded from Windows 8)
300 watt power supply

I know it isn't a high-end system, but the weakest link appears to be the Radeon 7570, with its low performance ratings (http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/video_lookup.php?gpu=Radeon+HD+7570&id=90). Any tips on the best graphics cards I can purchase in my budget range, compatible with my system? Note that I have a preference for NVIDIA cards over AMD.

 

[NightAntilli]

With a 300 watt power supply you won't be able to get something much better than what you currently have. You're gonna have to upgrade your power supply along with your graphics card.

What is your budget range?

 

[sizzling]

Agree with above, your looking at a new PSU too. The other thing is that case looks small, you need to open it up and measure the maximum length the card can be to ensure whatever you end up with actually fits. I doubt HP tell you this dimension anywhere.

 

[NightAntilli]

A powerful card that fits in pretty much anything is the R9 Nano, but chances are that it's way above your budget, especially if you need to buy a PSU as well.

 

[DCM80]

With a 300 watt power supply you won't be able to get something much better than what you currently have. You're gonna have to upgrade your power supply along with your graphics card.

What is your budget range?

Thanks for the reply! I was hoping not to go over $200, $250 max, and lacking experience in replacing components, I'd rather not get into anything more than swapping the graphic card if possible.

What about a GTX 750 Ti? According to its spec sheet it requires 300w, and should perform noticeably better than my current GPU.

 

[NightAntilli]

The 750Ti uses more than twice the power of your current card. Might work, but you're really on the edge here... Especially since you have an i7. If you had an i3 it would be less of a problem.

But with that budget, you can buy a good ~$50 PSU and a $200 graphics card.