How do i know what graphics card to buy

[JJCGalax]

Hey guys,
well i personally dont know anything about graphics cards. I have a friend who told me that i should buy the nvidia geforce gtx 660 which is really good. but i have no idea if it will work with my computer. if anyone could help me, thanks!

 

[smorizio]

post up your cpu/motherboard and power supply info. without these info we can only guess and your gpu funds.

 

[JJCGalax]

Where can i find my cpu and motherboard info?

 

[smorizio]

http://www.piriform.com/speccy
it read your system info..the power supply will have a label on it.

 

[JJCGalax]

Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
CPU
AMD Athlon II X2 220 37 °C
Regor 45nm Technology
RAM
4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 401MHz (6-6-6-18)
Motherboard
PEGATRON CORPORATION NARRA5 (Socket AM2 ) 40 °C
Graphics
HP 2010 (1600x900@60Hz)
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 (HP)
Storage
298GB SAMSUNG HD321HJ SCSI Disk Device (SATA) 22 °C
Optical Drives
hp DVD A DH16AAL SCSI CdRom Device

 

[JJCGalax]

can someone help me please

 

[smorizio]

http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/pegatron-corporation-narra5-5-00-motherboard-specs/
the 660 might work but with an hp mb and case you have to put in a newer 650w power supply and check the length of the case to make sure the card will fit.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/307564-33-want-change-nvidia-geforce-6150se-nforce-graphics-card