New Graphics Card

[seanthecanuck]

Hello there, yesterday it was my birthday and I am deciding to use the money I got to upgrade the parts on my computer. I had bought prior to this in the summer a Gateway DX4870-UB21P:

http://us.gateway.com/gw/en/US/content/model/DT.GDDAA.004

I am looking at graphics cards because my computer is currently without one. I currently have Intel 2320 (90% sure its a sandy bridge) with integrated graphics and looking to upgrade my computer. I am aware I will also have to upgrade my power supply and also get a new fan as well. I am hoping someone could assist me in finding a graphics card compatible with the computer I have. I am looking for a graphics card around $180 but above $150.

I was wondering if you can check if these products are compatible with my current.

Graphics Card : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202004

Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182131

Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[EzioAs]

Yes, that power supply will be compatible with your graphics card and is enough to power up your entire system.

HD7850 is a great card. However, if you could find a somewhat similarly price 2GB version, I would suggest you get that. Otherwise, 1GB will still be enough

 

[ikes9711]

The power supply is good but I would go for an HIS IceQ 7850 it has a much better cooler and will run faster, similar to a 7870. This should all work out you have a PCI x16 slot and you should have enough power with the 550W psu the only concern I have is space. Make sure there is space for the psu and the gpu.
btw here is the link for my recommended gpu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161428&nm_mc=OTC-FroogleNEW&cm_mmc=OTC-FroogleNEW-_-Video+Cards-_-Hightech+Information+System+Ltd.-_-14161428

 

[seanthecanuck]

My case is relatively small and was thinking about switching to this card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130841

 

[EzioAs]

My case is relatively small and was thinking about switching to this card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130841

An HD7850 is significantly better than a GTX650ti

 

[ikes9711]

Well what is the measurement from the backplate to the edge of the storage bays

 

[bigshootr8]

I would agree with that EZ I would look at it from this perspective. I would look at the 650Ti is a stronger card then the 7770.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/680?vs=536


GTX660 goes against the 7850
GTX660Ti goes against the 7870/ and in some cases the 7950
GTX670 goes against the 7950/7970
GTX680 goes against the 7970/7970ghz