Newbie with a few questions concerning Graphic cards

[Newbiemcnewb]

I am a newbie when it comes to computers and I am seeking help with choosing my Graphics card as well as my PS if needed.

My computer is a
HP Pavilion p6210f

Part #: NY544AA#ABA

my goals are just to run a few decent games such as Skyrim on low to med graphics I do not play much just when I have the off chance so im not looking for a super flashy graphics setup. With that being said I don't see the point in spending to much on a graphics card for something I don't use much. ( not trying to sound cheap just realistic) so any help would be awesome and let me know any information anyone would need to make a logical and informed decision for the correct one. Thanks!

Also heres the breakdown

Processor


Type:
AMD Athlon II X4 620 / 2.6 GHz

Multi-Core Technology:
Quad-Core

64-bit Computing:
Yes

Installed Qty:
1

Max Supported Qty:
1

RAM


Installed Size:
6 GB / 16 GB (max)

Technology:
DDR2 SDRAM

Memory Speed:
800 MHz

Memory Specification Compliance:
PC2-6400

Form Factor:
DIMM 240-pin

Configuration Features:
3 x 2 GB

Storage Controller


Type:
1 x Serial ATA, integrated

Controller Interface Type:
Serial ATA-300

Storage


Hard Drive:
1 x 640 GB, standard, Serial ATA-300, 7200 rpm

Optical Storage


Type:
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Serial ATA

Read Speed:
40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)

Write Speed:
40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 12x (DVD±R DL)

Rewrite Speed:
32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)

Disc Labeling Technology:
LightScribe Technology

Card Reader


Graphics Controller


Type:
Integrated

Graphics Processor / Vendor:
NVIDIA GeForce 9100 shared video memory (UMA)

Video Memory:
256 MB

Total Available Graphics Memory:
2943 MB



Expansion / Connectivity


Expansion Bays Total (Free):
2 ( 1 ) x 5.25" , 3 ( 2 ) x 3.5"

Expansion Slots Total (Free):
4 ( 1 ) x memory, DIMM 240-pin , 1 ( 0 ) x processor , 3 ( 2 ) x PCI Express x1 , 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16

OS Provided:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition

 

[Newbiemcnewb]

And its only a 300wat from what I was told by the tech I spoke to from HP who said he couldn't locate any information from there system on my computer do to its "age" Score 1 for HP's Help. Not sooo much

 

[icraft]

A radeon 7750 might meet your needs. I would upgrade the PSU though as the OEM supply tend to wear out.

 

[Newbiemcnewb]

Thank you for the quick response! I will research the Radeon 7750 now, and another dumb question to upgrade ones PSU is there a specific model for each make of pc or just generalized ones for each watt output?

 

[Newbiemcnewb]

For the Radeon 7750 the only one I could find between the sites I look at for computer parts is http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2056289&csid=_61
which requires a 450 watt. ( Minimum PSU Wattage Requirement
450 Watt ) <- Said rating

 

[icraft]

They come in sizes but are fairly general. You usually only need a special one if you have a tiny PC. A pic of your case would help though.

 

[icraft]

For the Radeon 7750 the only one I could find between the sites I look at for computer parts is http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2056289&csid=_61
which requires a 450 watt. ( Minimum PSU Wattage Requirement
450 Watt ) <- Said rating

I run an i7 870 with 8 GB RAM and a 270x GPU and I never break the 400w unless I try to. The GPU is rated for <75w so even a 200w CPU and a 100w system would only push you to 375w.
I prefer this PSU and these 7750's. The one OOS is the fastest with the other one being the fastest in stock.

 

[Newbiemcnewb]

I tried to take one of the front with a DVD to show width but photo buckets being dumb but here it is opened <a href="http://s870.photobucket.com/user/alleyesonme1988/media/IMG_20140106_202534_zps95d962bf.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab267/alleyesonme1988/IMG_20140106_202534_zps95d962bf.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_20140106_202534_zps95d962bf.jpg"/></a>

and its about as wide as a DVD I hope that's the size you meant. and I understand what you mean sorry for the ignorance

 

[Newbiemcnewb]

Another dumb question I just found this http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2257500&CatId=1558 would it be worth buying and able to handle the low to med graphics that Skyrim has to offer? and it is compatible with my pc right?

 

[icraft]

I tried to take one of the front with a DVD to show width but photo buckets being dumb but here it is opened <a href="http://s870.photobucket.com/user/alleyesonme1988/media/IMG_20140106_202534_zps95d962bf.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab267/alleyesonme1988/IMG_20140106_202534_zps95d962bf.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_20140106_202534_zps95d962bf.jpg"/></a>

and its about as wide as a DVD I hope that's the size you meant. and I understand what you mean sorry for the ignorance

It looks like a standard ATX PSU. The one I posted should fit.

Another dumb question I just found this http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2257500&CatId=1558 would it be worth buying and able to handle the low to med graphics that Skyrim has to offer? and it is compatible with my pc right?

It is compatible, but it will not play skyrim. The GT 210 is less powerful than the integrated graphics in any new CPU by a fair bit. It was low powered in 2010.

 

[Newbiemcnewb]

thank you its looking like its a winner then, thank you for your time