Choosing a low budget graphics card for gaming

[_Pastel]

Alright. I'm here, with not very much knowledge of computers.

So, I have a computer, and I want to buy a graphics card for gaming.
The things I want to know are:

1. Is this even possible, and how do I do it? If you need it, this is my computer: http://www.costco.com/HP-ENVY-700-327c-Desktop-%7c-Intel-Core-i7-%7c-Bluetooth-%7c-Windows-7-Professional.product.100115928.html (Specs are on there)

2. The heaviest games I'll be playing are ones such as Far Cry 3, Bioshock Infinite, and Assassin's Creed games. (TF2 as well, idk if that's heavy)

3. If I can do it, my budget is probably under $200, and that's really stretching it.

Thank you SO much for any help.

 

[clutchc]

The main problem with OEM machines like the HP, is that they sometimes "lock" their BIOS so that cards other than the ones they sell won't work. They do this to protect themselves against folks using too much card for their PSU... and to make more profit. Your best solution to avoid getting a card that the PC won't recognize is to visit the HP forum and ask around what has worked trouble-free.

 

[HplusGaming]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130827&cm_re=evga_geforce_gtx_650-_-14-130-827-_-Product

I would definitely recommend this card. I play Far Cry 3 (60 fps, full res, medium-high settings), Bioshock Infinite (60 fps, full res, ultra settings) and TF2 (Nearly 300 fps. All settings cranked.) and I have lower RAM and Processor specs than you. Unless you can find something better, I would recommend you go with this.

 

[MittRomney]

If your PSU is good enough, I'd check out the HD 5970 on eBay. Goes for about 150 dollars.

 

[maxalge]

Alright. I'm here, with not very much knowledge of computers.

So, I have a computer, and I want to buy a graphics card for gaming.
The things I want to know are:

1. Is this even possible, and how do I do it? If you need it, this is my computer: http://www.costco.com/HP-ENVY-700-327c-Desktop-%7c-Intel-Core-i7-%7c-Bluetooth-%7c-Windows-7-Professional.product.100115928.html (Specs are on there)

2. The heaviest games I'll be playing are ones such as Far Cry 3, Bioshock Infinite, and Assassin's Creed games. (TF2 as well, idk if that's heavy)

3. If I can do it, my budget is probably under $200, and that's really stretching it.

Thank you SO much for any help.

1x PCIe (x16) slot so that's good.

Those pc's ship with anemic power supplies though.

So I recommend a gtx 750, or a 750 ti (the version that requires no additional 6pin power supply connector)


http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Superclock-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-3753-KR/dp/B00IDG3IDO

This is probably the best version.





A good guide on how to do it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YRlO-55njI&hd=1

 

[Tyree Walker]

Get a HD 7870, Very good card for the money and very very overclockable better than the 650 because it uses a 256bit bus rather than a 128,

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=XFX-785_1G&c=FR&pid=e9b4d67023bcdb6c6b165d6dccb3780356af225504d0687f5d153c9342446b57&gclid=CjwKEAjwpcGfBRDni__JqrTIqx4SJAB9BpSOcEuPbPyFWGQoJmKpc3pO_A1_I7AnxEDc5_JBlf6qBhoC6-bw_wcB

 

[maxalge]

Get a HD 7870, Very good card for the money and very very overclockable better than the 650 because it uses a 256bit bus rather than a 128,

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=XFX-785_1G&c=FR&pid=e9b4d67023bcdb6c6b165d6dccb3780356af225504d0687f5d153c9342446b57&gclid=CjwKEAjwpcGfBRDni__JqrTIqx4SJAB9BpSOcEuPbPyFWGQoJmKpc3pO_A1_I7AnxEDc5_JBlf6qBhoC6-bw_wcB

You must look at all components before giving a recommendation. That hp has a 300w power supply.