Need some assistance with upgrading graphics card.

[jpell003]

Hi there,

I'm looking to upgrade the graphics card in my comp to be able to game abit more. I'm able to game now however, not at a high FPS.

Here's my current comp: https://support.hp.com/ca-en/document/c03533074

So my questions are this:
1- Can I switch from AMD to GTX
2- What is the best card my power supply could cope with?

 

[jimmyEatWord]

nvidia is more powerful no doubt , but it's not worth the money you spend . either wait for vega or get a get a sapphire rx 580

 

[Minime313]

May you please tell us your budget for this new graphics card so I could narrow down the results more. You may upgrade your power supply depending on what graphics card you get. Which makes it that more important to know your budget.

 

[SonnyNXiong]

Yes you can switch, but you would just need to install Nvidia onto your PC assuming you still have space to do so. If you don't plan to use AMD again any time soon then you can delete it if you want but just to be safe i would keep it if i were you just in case the Nvidia card might go bad you'd have the spare AMD to back you up. If you plan to save that old card then be sure to wrap it up and place it in a box and store it away some place safe and sturdy.(you should wrap that old card is air filled plastic or bubble wrap to keep it safe if you intend on keeping it)

For the card i suggest a GTX 1060, you can find some on walmart and the Nvidia website for a decent price of $230-$300up. this card should consume about 150w-250w so i also suggest that you upgrade your power supply such as this one for only $50 and is 700Watts.(this is also on walmart)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Thermaltake-Smart-80-PLUS-700W-Power-Supply/47524920
The reason why i suggest that you upgrade your power supply is because depending on the amount and type of case fans you have they may require more power than the graphic's card at times due to either high amount of heat or high amount in impurities in the air flowing into your PC such as dust and other particles. Also your mother board will also drain power to feed the CPU and other components of your PC, Though i'm not rich these are just my suggestion and answer to help you in times of need. Though if you have a question just question back via reply.

(I prefer to order off walmart and legit store companies such as bestbuy, etc. because i know for sure they will deliver unlike ebay, amazon, and other online retailers)

 

[jpell003]

May you please tell us your budget for this new graphics card so I could narrow down the results more. You may upgrade your power supply depending on what graphics card you get. Which makes it that more important to know your budget.

Thanks for the answer, I'm looking to spend about $200-$250 on a card. I was looking at the GTX 1050 to be honest. What are your thoughts? Do you think I'd need to upgrade my power supply for it?

 

[SonnyNXiong]

Hi there,

I'm looking to upgrade the graphics card in my comp to be able to game abit more. I'm able to game now however, not at a high FPS.

Here's my current comp: https://support.hp.com/ca-en/document/c03533074

So my questions are this:
1- Can I switch from AMD to GTX
2- What is the best card my power supply could cope with?

I found this on Walmart, this is a GTX 1060(better than a 1050) it is only $230.(without shipping fees) Though the brand is not known by many it does the job just as well as any normal GTX 1060 card, for this card alone don't let this company fame fool you. This version comes to a great cost with the same reliability and i also plan on buying this one too in a few days.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/PNY-GeForce-GTX-1060-3GB-Video-Card-VCGGTX10603PB-Graphics-Cards/158039014

 

[jpell003]

Hi there,

I'm looking to upgrade the graphics card in my comp to be able to game abit more. I'm able to game now however, not at a high FPS.

Here's my current comp: https://support.hp.com/ca-en/document/c03533074

So my questions are this:
1- Can I switch from AMD to GTX
2- What is the best card my power supply could cope with?

I found this on Walmart, this is a GTX 1060(better than a 1050) it is only $230.(without shipping fees) Though the brand is not known by many it does the job just as well as any normal GTX 1060 card, for this card alone don't let this company fame fool you. This version comes to a great cost with the same reliability and i also plan on buying this one too in a few days.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/PNY-GeForce-GTX-1060-3GB-Video-Card-VCGGTX10603PB-Graphics-Cards/158039014

I had a 750 from them, they aren't bad at all. My only concern I guess would not to have to upgrade the power supplies. Do you think I'd be able to pull it off with my current PSU? Here are the details:

Form Factor: internal ATX
Total wattage: 460W
Nominal input voltage range:
100-127V/3A (50-60Hz)
200-240V/2A (50-60Hz)

 

[SonnyNXiong]

Hi there,

I'm looking to upgrade the graphics card in my comp to be able to game abit more. I'm able to game now however, not at a high FPS.

Here's my current comp: https://support.hp.com/ca-en/document/c03533074

So my questions are this:
1- Can I switch from AMD to GTX
2- What is the best card my power supply could cope with?

I found this on Walmart, this is a GTX 1060(better than a 1050) it is only $230.(without shipping fees) Though the brand is not known by many it does the job just as well as any normal GTX 1060 card, for this card alone don't let this company fame fool you. This version comes to a great cost with the same reliability and i also plan on buying this one too in a few days.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/PNY-GeForce-GTX-1060-3GB-Video-Card-VCGGTX10603PB-Graphics-Cards/158039014

I had a 750 from them, they aren't bad at all. My only concern I guess would not to have to upgrade the power supplies. Do you think I'd be able to pull it off with my current PSU? Here are the details:

Form Factor: internal ATX
Total wattage: 460W
Nominal input voltage range:
100-127V/3A (50-60Hz)
200-240V/2A (50-60Hz)

does this normal range include the amount of power used with your fans active? And if so, is it all the fans?

 

[jpell003]

Hi there,

I'm looking to upgrade the graphics card in my comp to be able to game abit more. I'm able to game now however, not at a high FPS.

Here's my current comp: https://support.hp.com/ca-en/document/c03533074

So my questions are this:
1- Can I switch from AMD to GTX
2- What is the best card my power supply could cope with?

I found this on Walmart, this is a GTX 1060(better than a 1050) it is only $230.(without shipping fees) Though the brand is not known by many it does the job just as well as any normal GTX 1060 card, for this card alone don't let this company fame fool you. This version comes to a great cost with the same reliability and i also plan on buying this one too in a few days.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/PNY-GeForce-GTX-1060-3GB-Video-Card-VCGGTX10603PB-Graphics-Cards/158039014

I had a 750 from them, they aren't bad at all. My only concern I guess would not to have to upgrade the power supplies. Do you think I'd be able to pull it off with my current PSU? Here are the details:

Form Factor: internal ATX
Total wattage: 460W
Nominal input voltage range:
100-127V/3A (50-60Hz)
200-240V/2A (50-60Hz)

does this normal range include the amount of power used with your fans active? And if so, is it all the fans?

Not quite sure to be honest, that's what I have for information on the PSU, not sure how to tell.

 

[SonnyNXiong]

Hi there,

I'm looking to upgrade the graphics card in my comp to be able to game abit more. I'm able to game now however, not at a high FPS.

Here's my current comp: https://support.hp.com/ca-en/document/c03533074

So my questions are this:
1- Can I switch from AMD to GTX
2- What is the best card my power supply could cope with?

I found this on Walmart, this is a GTX 1060(better than a 1050) it is only $230.(without shipping fees) Though the brand is not known by many it does the job just as well as any normal GTX 1060 card, for this card alone don't let this company fame fool you. This version comes to a great cost with the same reliability and i also plan on buying this one too in a few days.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/PNY-GeForce-GTX-1060-3GB-Video-Card-VCGGTX10603PB-Graphics-Cards/158039014

I had a 750 from them, they aren't bad at all. My only concern I guess would not to have to upgrade the power supplies. Do you think I'd be able to pull it off with my current PSU? Here are the details:

Form Factor: internal ATX
Total wattage: 460W
Nominal input voltage range:
100-127V/3A (50-60Hz)
200-240V/2A (50-60Hz)

does this normal range include the amount of power used with your fans active? And if so, is it all the fans?

Not quite sure to be honest, that's what I have for information on the PSU, not sure how to tell.

you should buy the card and try it if you don't know, if it seems sluggish or lacking in function then you can decide to upgrade your power supply