[SOLVED] Picking a GPU

[lonestarj17]

I'm looking to get a new GPU for my pc.
I'm currently using,
CPU - AMD A10-78000 Radeon R7 3.5GHz
RAM - 12GB
Motherboard - Bantry CRB
PSU - https://ibb.co/zJgp4MK

I was looking at the gtx 750ti as I heard its relatively cheap and decent for a lower budget I'm wondering if my system can run it and if not if anyone knows another decent card for cheaper that can run on my system, I don't really want to upgrade my power supply or motherboard if I don't have to.
would that be compatible?

 

[akun90003]

I will not recommend Nvidia 7 series, minimum 9 series if you want to cheap out.

 

[Phaaze88]

That's a crap 174w(180w) OEM power supply. Replace that junk first before getting a gpu, or you'll have other problems.
A good 350, 400w psu from Seasonic would be nice.

 

[lonestarj17]

1 - would any 9 series be compatible with my pc

2 - how do I choose a new psu

 

[kansaw]

Choosing a new PSU: https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-psus,4229.html

 

[kansaw]

Choosing a GPU: See #5 "Best Budget GPU" https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gpus,4380.html

 

[lonestarj17]

Does any PSU fit in my PC

I don't know what GPU is compatible
what about the 1050

 

[akun90003]

Does any PSU fit in my PC

I don't know what GPU is compatible
what about the 1050

Take bequite system power 9 500w, most PSU are similar in size, just some 1000W+ PSU will be a bit longer.
If you can use R7, GTX 1050 technically will run fine on your system.

 

[kansaw]

Measure everything before ordering parts. If you have a custom OEM motherboard, custom OEM case and a custom OEM power supply, you may have non-standard dimensions. Some OEM motherboards have custom connectors for PSU input, preventing any changes.

The good news: if you have a PCIE gpu slot available, you can install a GTX1050 or other 75w card without any other hardware changes. You only have driver software to deal with.

 

[kansaw]

Best to change the PSU if at all possible.

 

[lonestarj17]

Alright so the GTX 1050 will work no problem whatsoever right? if I buy it I wont have no problems?
would I still have to get s new psu also for the new 1050?

 

[Phaaze88]

Correct. Your old psu needs to go BEFORE you get that 1050. No smaller than 350w.
What kind of case do you have anyway? With the exception of small form factor cases, most cases should have no issue accommodating the normal ATX power supplies.

 

[lonestarj17]

I honestly don't know what case but I bought it pc from best buy couple years back its a Lenovo h50-55 I don't know the case name.
What do I have to look for when getting a PSU just size and bigger than 350w
any recommendations?

 

[Phaaze88]

I honestly don't know what case but I bought it pc from best buy couple years back its a Lenovo h50-55 I don't know the case name.
What do I have to look for when getting a PSU just size and bigger than 350w
any recommendations?

Lenovo H50-55 is the case name.
But yea, it would be best for you to take measurements of the power supply compartment and use them as reference for choosing a psu. Pcpartpicker.com is a good site to pick from. Seasonic is pretty much top of the line, at the moment, followed by EVGA and Corsair. A 350 or 400w model would be ideal for a budget gpu.

 

[lonestarj17]

Alright 1 more question will the GTX 1050 be compatible and not have any hardware problems?

 

[Phaaze88]

Compatible? Yes.
No hardware problems whatsoever? It depends.
Please understand that your cpu(launched in 2014) is on the slow side and is outperformed by even older Intel cpus.
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-hierarchy,4312.html
Newer apps/games won't run too well.

Since you're on a tight budget, you'll have to roll with it until you can afford a new cpu/mobo/ram.

 

[lonestarj17]

Would the CPU slow anything down?
What does it depends on?
Sorry if I ask to many questions.

 

[Phaaze88]

-massive online multiplayer
-strategy titles, like Civilization 6, for example
-large, open worlds/zones
^ I believe the majority of these are AAA titles anyway. Battlefield 1, GTA V, WoW, Fallout
-micromanagement games(build and develop your own world, city, or whatever)
-streaming is a no-no. 6 core cpu at the minimum.

 

[lonestarj17]

So just more CPU intensive games? Nothing else?