New graphics card help !

[otaner142]

Hello ! My name is Renato
I just recently purchased this computer http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014QVM2KO/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza with the I5 version

My simple question is, would i be able to run this card on it ? http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-750-ti

here is the currernt power supply of the computer http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-HBA008-ZA1GT-350-Power-Supply/dp/B01429U3XI

if so, is it a matter of just plug in and play or do i have to take anything out before i can install it ?
I know i have to unistall the current graphics software to innstall a new one but since this is an integrated graphics card, would i still have to unistall the software ?

Please any more advices will be apreciated if you need more info please let me know !!!! ..... i also was considering the gtx 730 but im not sure if it will be able to run starcraft 2 in high mode ?

 

[otaner142]

Doesnt matter a bit mate - PCI express 2 & 3 are backward compatible - the 750ti is a low bandwidth card - it'll perform exactly the same as it would on the newer socket.

OMG if i could hug you ( no homo) i would do it right now !!! a huge stress just fell down from my shoulders .... CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH !

 

[madmatt30]

Regarding PSU calculations - I always work my own out .
You can use the online calculators but theyre wildly overestimated - most put hard drives at 18w when modern drives only use between 2-7 w for starters.

I have a system where an online calculator puts me at 860w , with a fairly accurate hardware based power monitor the whole system only pulls 620w from the wall at 80% efficiency - this is the reason I don't use them

Saying that if you ever find yourself with €30-€40 spare then I would replace the PSU simply because its not really a brand I'd trust.

 

[otaner142]

Regarding PSU calculations - I always work my own out .
You can use the online calculators but theyre wildly overestimated - most put hard drives at 18w when modern drives only use between 2-7 w for starters.

I have a system where an online calculator puts me at 860w , with a fairly accurate hardware based power monitor the whole system only pulls 620w from the wall at 80% efficiency - this is the reason I don't use them

Saying that if you ever find yourself with €30-€40 spare then I would replace the PSU simply because its not really a brand I'd trust.

Sounds good ! and i will for sure replace the psu once i get going with the graphics card...i just dont want to spend a bounch of money in one shoot .... so basically since the calculators overestimate the calculations that means that they are not reliable for accurate measurements but, for an estimate like the post above^ are good to get a basic knowledge ? meaning that my system as a whole with new card running 100% ...will not output above 250w ? then why manufacturers lie about it ? I guess we are getting into that type of conversation where is all about selling the product.

 

[DahMainahGaimah]

Regarding PSU calculations - I always work my own out .
You can use the online calculators but theyre wildly overestimated - most put hard drives at 18w when modern drives only use between 2-7 w for starters.

I have a system where an online calculator puts me at 860w , with a fairly accurate hardware based power monitor the whole system only pulls 620w from the wall at 80% efficiency - this is the reason I don't use them

Saying that if you ever find yourself with €30-€40 spare then I would replace the PSU simply because its not really a brand I'd trust.

Huh, I didn't know that. I expected for them to be slightly off, but not by that much. What power calculator did you use, eXtreme? If so, then do you recommend buying an electricity usage monitor?

 

[madmatt30]

I have no problem with the power calculators for a new build - they err on the side of caution by 20-25% - this can be a good thing when choosing components in all honesty.

Its just when someone already has a PC they want to add a card to like here it can panic people into replacing a PSU when there is no need.

If so.done were building with the components in the prebuild above I'd say go with a 400w simply because there's no reason not to - price difference is minimal on PSU's under the 500w range anyway.

The plugin power meters (& you can buy something fairly accurate for $15-20 ) are a useful item to have around - only good for stuff you already own though.

Always interesting finding out what appliances use - you'd be surprised by done of the results.

 

[otaner142]

HELLO GUYS ! so i found this good deal http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139109 problem is that i see so many power cables that i really dont know if they will be compatible with my system ... i have seen on youtube that some guy uses thermaltake psu but for what i have been searching they are not too realiable and they dont meet the power specifications....

 

[madmatt30]

The antec earthwatts is a great little PSU & just a few dollars more.
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=17-371-100

I'd never buy a refurb PSU personally.

 

[otaner142]

The antec earthwatts is a great little PSU & just a few dollars more.
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=17-371-100

I'd never buy a refurb PSU personally.

great thank you so much and i will stop with my questions ^_^ hopefully i didnt pissed you off ! cheers mate !!!

 

[madmatt30]

Nah mate - that's what the forums are for .

 

[DahMainahGaimah]

I have no problem with the power calculators for a new build - they err on the side of caution by 20-25% - this can be a good thing when choosing components in all honesty.

Its just when someone already has a PC they want to add a card to like here it can panic people into replacing a PSU when there is no need.

If so.done were building with the components in the prebuild above I'd say go with a 400w simply because there's no reason not to - price difference is minimal on PSU's under the 500w range anyway.

The plugin power meters (& you can buy something fairly accurate for $15-20 ) are a useful item to have around - only good for stuff you already own though.

Always interesting finding out what appliances use - you'd be surprised by done of the results.

Alright, thanks for the info! You know a lot more about power supplies than I do.