Need a little help?

[Oracles]

How can I make sure my PC can handle a certain graphics card?


Current specs:

Motherboard: AMD 760G

CPU: AMD FX-8320 Vishera Eight-Core

GPU: AMD Radeon R7-260X

Power Supply: 500 Watt - ATX

RAM: 8GB DDR3

HDD: 1TB - SATA III - 7200RPM


I'd like to upgrade my gpu to a GTX 760 or R9 280x.

I'm guessing I need a PCI-E x16 slot?
Not sure, just thought I'd make sure.

 

[CompGee]

Would you specify the FULL specs of the computer (e.g. CPU to HDD)?

 

[TechCIDLC]

Yes, it will handle it, but you'll probably have to upgrade your power supply also. What is your budget?

 

[Oracles]

Yes, it will handle it, but you'll probably have to upgrade your power supply also. What is your budget?

To spend on gpu and power supply together, about 400$.

I thought this power supply would be fine: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182133&cm_re=750w_power_supply-_-17-182-133-_-Product

Not too pricey either.

 

[Oracles]

Oh, and the chassis size is: 19" x 7.5" x 19.5"

 

[TechCIDLC]

If you're going to buy power supplies from Rosewill, only buy the CAPSTONE ones. They are very high-quality, almost top of the line.

Get the R9 280X, along with this PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182073&cm_re=rosewill_capstone_750-_-17-182-073-_-Product

JonnyGURU, the best power supplies reviewer, highly recommends it.

 

[Oracles]

If you're going to buy power supplies from Rosewill, only buy the CAPSTONE ones. They are very high-quality, almost top of the line.

Get the R9 280X, along with this PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182073&cm_re=rosewill_capstone_750-_-17-182-073-_-Product

JonnyGURU, the best power supplies reviewer, highly recommends it.

Thanks a bunch, it's appreciated.