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I want to get a new graphics card, but don't want to spend much more than $100. I think the EVGA GTX 650 would work if I upgrade my PSU to a 500w (CX500 — 80 PLUS® Bronze Certified Power Supply) Will these work together with my other hardware? I can post any other specs I haven't already. But my main question is, will a new GPU + PSU work with old motherboard, CPU, etc?
 
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This is what I'd get if it was me and I had the same budget and motherboard and wasn't looking for anything top shelf.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $139.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-14 14:30 EST-0500


Neither of those are "Top shelf" but they are both high quality components at good prices. EVGA and Antec are both companies that make reliable, well performing hardware with a good track record and for your budget those will do what you...
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If you could maybe fork over 20 more bucks, you could just get a 750. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487026&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
 
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Just the card. The card is my main goal, but the new PSU is needed for it.
 
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See, I mainly want a low level gaming setup, nothing hardcore. I don't want more than I need. My main question is will the video card work with the PSU and will they work with the stock motherboard and CPU.
 
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gtx 750 has a low power consumption and should work with ur build.
it is safer bet than amd 260x.
the motherboard will most probably have a pcie *16 wher the graphic card would fit in.
post your PSU just to be sure.
 
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As in watts or the model? It's 300w
 
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Also, would I be able to find out if I can use a PCI express 3.0 card by just looking at the slots?

 
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This will work fine regardless if you have a PCIe 1.0, 2.0 or 3.0 x16 slot. If you post the motherboard model, which should be printed on the motherboard itself, or possibly listed in the system information (msinfo32.exe in start menu run command) in administrative tools, I can tell you if you have a x16 slot. Most boards made in the past five to seven years have some form of x16 slot.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 650 2GB Video Card ($99.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq 500W ATX Power Supply ($48.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $148.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-14 14:12 EST-0500


But this is probably a better option:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $139.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-14 14:30 EST-0500
 
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Right, so I'm pretty sure it's the 0RY007. Though not sure, I might have to open up my computer (using it now)
 
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That's a VERY old motherboard from what I'm seeing. What is the model of the computer itself? How old is this computer? It might not be worth upgrading and may not in fact even have a PCIe x16 slot. Looks like maybe it's got an AGP slot unless I'm seeing the wrong motherboard.
 
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Looking at it now, it says Foxconn G33M02 RJ. Though I'm not sure how to tell the difference if it's a PCI x16 or not http://imgur.com/w9UIzUT Also, it's my dad's old computer, not sure when he bought it but it was released in 2007.
 
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Neither, I looked it up, but it's the same motherboard. So, the GTX 750 card, and Corsair CX 500 PSU is basically what I want/need?
 
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This is what I'd get if it was me and I had the same budget and motherboard and wasn't looking for anything top shelf.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $139.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-14 14:30 EST-0500


Neither of those are "Top shelf" but they are both high quality components at good prices. EVGA and Antec are both companies that make reliable, well performing hardware with a good track record and for your budget those will do what you want.
 
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Well one last general question. Is replacing the PSU/GPU hard/complex? I assume the card would be mainly just take out the old one, put the new one in (also probably install whatever software for it) but not sure about the PSU. And after using the PSU Calculator, I think what you suggested will work great!
 
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And by rewire, they mean unplug and plug back in. That's basically it. There are four screws that hold the PSU to the back of the case. There is a 24 or 20 pin plug that plugs into the motherboard. Most are 24 pin but there are a few 20 and even a few 12 pin versions on some OEM motherboards like Dell and HP. Yours has a 24 pin. There is a 4 pin power plug by the cpu in the corner of the board. Don't forget to plug that one back in when you're reinstalling. The PSU will probably have an 8 pin connector than snaps in half or two four pin connectors on one group of cables. If so either of the two four pin connectors will work.

That pretty much just leaves you with the six pin connector that will go to the GPU card since the 750 TI needs an additional power source beyond what the board supplies, and then all the drives. You don't need to disconnect any of the front panel wiring for the case to change the PSU.

As far as the GPU card, just remove the old one. There is probably a locking tab at the back of the slot that needs to be slid to the unlocked position. Remove the screw holding the front of the card to the case. Pull the card out. Install the new card. Engage the lock. Put the screw back and connect the single 6 pin PCI power cable coming from the PSU. That's it.
 
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you have same PROCESSOR with me and I already replace the PSU and GPU its really easy. Just rewire everything back and you are done.

 
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So replacing the GPU and PSU with the GTX 750 Ti, and the Antect 450w will definitely let me play the games I want comfortably? Much thanks!
 
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