Help an old man buy a graphics card!

[frank123456]

All,
Thanks for taking a look. I'm not tech savvy and don't want to buy something my M-board can't handle. My kids want to play Fortnight etc. on my computer. Looking for the best graphics I can get less than $250 based on the below data. Currently, running NVIDIA GeForce GT 630. Not sure if I should be looking for PCI 2.0 or 3.0 cards, it's all a bit confusing to me haha. I understand I may also have to upgrade my power supply, I have a 500W laying around so if I could get recommendations based on that one constraint would be great.

K450 Desktop (ideacentre)
Serial Number: ES12321538
Machine Type Model: 90A057317212

Tower: full size
CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 CPU @ 3.00GHz
Motherboard:
Manufacturer LENOVO
Version 31900003 STD
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model Haswell
Chipset Revision 06
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model B85
Southbridge Revision C2

 

[Greeko85]

Any chance you'd know the specifics on your power supply (psu)? Either way I think you'd be happy with a 1050/1050ti model.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Could probably go for GTX 1060 3GB also. But yes - PSU model is important there to support such upgrade.

 

[frank123456]

Any chance you'd know the specifics on your power supply (psu)? Either way I think you'd be happy with a 1050/1050ti model.

The model in the post comes with a 300W psu, but I have an Ultra 500W ATX psu model number ULT-LS5000P from another computer. I don't think it be a problem to replace the psu at the same time I did the new graphics card. Of note, I see the 1050ti mentioned as a solution has a much lower power requirement. I wonder if I would have to replace my psu at all if I chose that card.

 

[Greeko85]

I am by no means a PSU expert but I think its safe to say that a 1050(or even 1050ti) would be fine in your system.

 

[SkyNetRising]

I have an Ultra 500W ATX psu model number ULT-LS5000P from another computer.

That's crap psu. Probably not any better than your 300W one.

 

[madmatt30]

That's a good quality delta dps-280 in those lenovo.

With a 1050ti your be absolutely fine mate.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/x7s8TW/msi-geforce-gtx-1050-ti-4gb-video-card-gtx-1050-ti-4gt-oc

If you want to up a notch to a 1060 I would replace the Psu

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $236.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-12 09:18 EDT-0400

 

[dontlistentome]

Get a 1050 Ti that does not require a 6 pin pci-ex connector and you're set. Your kids will love playing those games on it.