GPU Upgrade Compatible?

[mrttzr18]

Hi, I (impulse bought) a MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and am waiting on it's arrival in the mail. However, I completely avoided researching to see if my PC is compatible straight out of the box w/out further upgrades.
Here's my PC specs and a link to the full description.
Thanks for helping me out, I really don't trust myself 100% to research hardware related topics on my own, I avoid lazy posts for answers I could solve on my own, but this one I'd love your expertise!
Link to my exact PC
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D1KWRPC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Link to graphics card purchased
https://www.ebay.com/itm/381836953495

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

I think you'll be fine. 2 things.

1. Shame that you had to pay that much. These cards should really cost 140-150 if not for the mining craze. I paid 209 for mine.

2. The power supply in your PC should be enough. They recommend 300 watts for a 1050ti, so if that is a quality power supply it should be ok. I looked that card up on newegg, and it looks like that card needs a 6 pin power connector though. If your power supply is generic, you may want to consider upgrading. Maybe something like this or better.

https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16817139230

There are probably better choices on that front, but a but a low quality power supply can cause issues.

What is the current make/model power supply in there now?

 

[mrttzr18]

I think you'll be fine. 2 things.

1. Shame that you had to pay that much. These cards should really cost 140-150 if not for the mining craze. I paid 209 for mine.

2. The power supply in your PC should be enough. They recommend 300 watts for a 1050ti, so if that is a quality power supply it should be ok. I looked that card up on newegg, and it looks like that card needs a 6 pin power connector though. If your power supply is generic, you may want to consider upgrading. Maybe something like this or better.

https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16817139230

There are probably better choices on that front, but a but a low quality power supply can cause issues.

What is the current make/model power supply in there now?

Thanks for helping me out! Also, I know I was cornered into over-paying but no shame in tax refund carelessness. :lol: Here's the power supply I currently have
(Ultra LS Series 500W Power Supply - ATX, SATA-Ready, PCI-Express, 3-Year Warranty - LS500)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3255392

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

Without knowing that much about that power supply, can't find much in the way of specs, I think you'll be ok, but you'll want to replace it when you can with something better.

I will say as well, when you are ready to upgrade later to ryzen, it is a nice performance boost. For the mean time though, when you upgrade power supplies, if you are able to overclock the FX 6300, that helps a little too.