Help me upgrade my comp!

[philnov]

Hi.

I just picked up the following computer (got a good deal:

Essentio CM1745 Desktop

http://www.bestbuy.ca//en-CA/product/asus-asus-essentio-cm1745-desktop-computer-amd-a8-5500-8gb-ram-1tb-hdd-windows-8-cm1745-ca001s/10227759.aspx

I don't play very demanding games (mainly diablo 3) and want to know the best way to upgrade graphics on this. The power supply is only 300V.

Thanks.

 

[djangoringo]

With 300W, the best card for that is the 7750, which doesn't require auxiliary power and has a maximum tdp of 55W.
It will work on your system.
Look for a 7750 with 1GB DDR5.

 

[philnov]

In your opinion is it worth getting a cheap 500W PS or something like that to get a more demanding video card, or could I 'get-by' with a video card running on 300W?

 

[djangoringo]

You can get by with a 7750 with that psu.
If you want a better card and have a budget for psu, then get one, but not a cheap no name brand psu, but a decent one with 450-500W, like brands from corsair,xfx,seasonic,fsp,ocz,antec.

 

[Hazle]

In your opinion is it worth getting a cheap 500W PS or something like that to get a more demanding video card, or could I 'get-by' with a video card running on 300W?

depends on your definition of "cheap"; a $20-40 500W PSU from a crappy brand is something of a risky purchase; at best, it won't produce sufficient power, at worst it destroys your whole PC. you're looking to spend $50-60 at at most for a decent 500w PSU, more if no good deals are abound.

as djangoringo said, the 7750 is about the only good card for a 300w PSU and it performs exceptionally well for the job. trying to go with anything beyond that with your 300w psu is something of a bet, as PSU's from a pre-built tend to be really crappy.

 

[philnov]

Thanks v much.

Any recommendations for a particular 7750? These two seem well priced.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-131-461&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2#scrollFullInfo

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161403

 

[ASHISH65]

Get this hd 7750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102969

 

[ASHISH65]

Please tell your +12v ratings on sticker of psu.hd 7750 seems good choice as at peak it consumes just 43w.

 

[djangoringo]

Thanks v much.

Any recommendations for a particular 7750? These two seem well priced.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-131-461&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2#scrollFullInfo

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161403

Any of those two will do, get the powercolor if you want the rebate, also it's good going with a low profile one, both of those are lp.