Can my computer be upgraded?

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This is how my computer looks

Power Supply:
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Can it be upgraded to a Crosair 500W or is it too small?

Graphics card slot (or at least I think so):
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http://www.amazon.com/MSI-GeForce-Graphics-N650-MD1GD5-OC/dp/B009SPJ7PW/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A25J22JVLWOPW1

Can that fit in there? Need answer ASAP
 
Solution
I think you can.
You do have a pcie x16 graphics card slot.

Your psu looks like a standard atx sized unit. It looks to be a cheap one though.
The GTX650 needs a 400w psu with a 6 pin connector.

As a thought, most oem power supplies will have 300w or more, check your unit.

If so, you can probably use a stronger graphics card, namely the GTX750 which needs less power and should run on your current pc.
The cost is in the same ballpark, and you can omit a psu upgrade.
You would be better using a tape measure than a camera.
What are the dimensions of the current power supply?
How much clearance is there between the end of the supply and the back of the DVD drive?
What is the distance from the PCI-E slot covers to the first thing you would hit if installing a long graphics card?
 
I think you can.
You do have a pcie x16 graphics card slot.

Your psu looks like a standard atx sized unit. It looks to be a cheap one though.
The GTX650 needs a 400w psu with a 6 pin connector.

As a thought, most oem power supplies will have 300w or more, check your unit.

If so, you can probably use a stronger graphics card, namely the GTX750 which needs less power and should run on your current pc.
The cost is in the same ballpark, and you can omit a psu upgrade.
 
Solution


Can't measure all those things right now but here is my power supply:
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Mine is the 200W one

 

You have the standard mounting dimensions for an ATX supply at 150 mm x 86 mm.
The length of the Corsair CX 500 is 140 mm the same as your current supply.
Many power supplies are 160 mm or 180 mm long, so check this if buying a different supply.
From your earlier photo, I think a 160 mm supply may fit but a 180 mm would not.
 
With a 200W power supply, the only real way to improve at all is if you get a new power supply - maybe a new computer case as well, but this all costs money so depending on how much you can spend you may as well get an entirely new computer altogether. A Corsair 500W PSU would be good, but it depends on the model (Builder, CX aren't good). Many modern computers require at least a 400-500W PSU, as graphic cards take up a whole lot of power by itself. My graphics card eats up 180W by itself, and that's not even including the amount of overclocking I've done which I'm almost certain gets my GPU close to 250W of power necessary (definitely over 200W).

Geofelt gave you an option but you're better off getting a power supply with higher current capabilities.