New Graphics Card + Power Supply Advice/Suggestions

[HAYMAYON]

The last time I upgraded my graphics card was in my old computer in 2002. I'm quite behind the times.

My current computer is an HP e9210t
Core 2 Quad Q8300 (Y) (2.5GHz /1333 MHz) 4 MB L2 cache; Dual Core (95W)
6 GB (3 x 2 GB) DDR3 PC3-10600 (message as PC3-8500)
500 GB 7200 rpm SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)
SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology with external eject
Intel G43 Express Chipset
1 PCI Express X16 Slot
3 PCI Express X1 Slot
Radeon HD 4650
350W Power Supply

I realize this isn't the ideal computer to upgrade, my only intentions for it was to upgrade the power supply and graphics card

My only concerns are the size of the graphics card and power supply when upgrading

I found this post searching about someone with my computer in a similar situation
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Hardware/Upgrading-the-power-supply-unit-in-an-e9210t/td-p/143531


It seems regular ATX power supplies will fit in my computer, and I'm just hopeing I'll be able to fit a new graphics card in.

I'm willing to spend up to $300 on a graphics card and around $100 on a power supply. I use my computer for only gaming, like COD World at War HOI3, and Total War series, , I just want to have a great graphics card to take advantage of my system and for more power demanding games.

I read the Best Graphics Card for the Money July article, so I found this one on newegg that looks good, with good reviews, but really I have no idea if its right for me
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127575


I also found a well reviewed power supply, but again I have no idea.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171036

(wow I know, I couldn't figure out how to make them links)

Any suggestions/advice on a reliable power supply and graphics card for my system would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Gamer-girl]

No no no, I do trust you, thats why I'm buying it! Just wanted to double check everything before I do, even though I assumed the reason you suggested it was because it works fine with the cards/my system. My bad, should made that more clear. It's the perfect power supply for me because of it's power, size, and it saves space with the cables, I'm excited.

My only issue now is the flatness of one side of the card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127575

The side that doesn't have all the fans needs to be very flat because it will runs close to my RAM sticks. My general feeling is that it will be ok.

Thx for all your help!!

haha i was just kidding you don't have to cry
The otherside of your PCB should be fine.

Anyways good luck

 

[HAYMAYON]

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[Mousemonkey]

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