Replacement advice GT320

[dnpark38]

Got an Nvidia GT320 in my HP computer with 400 watt power unit, would like to up grade with another Nvidia keeping same power unit at time of purchase this was consider the sort of gaming entry level what is considered the entry level today please?
I suppose I'm asking which upgrade at a budget price.

 

[shishodia]

what is complete config of your system?

 

[dnpark38]

It is an HP p6675uk with Intel i5 cpu 650 @ 3.3GHz and 8 GB RAM, Windows 7 64 bit.
Hope that is what you want to know.
Thanks

 

[shishodia]

I checked your desktop and its only has 300watt power supply. So, i cannot recommend a good nvidia card but if you are fine with AMD, Sapphire 7750 will do great on your PC.

1. Less noise
2. does not require 6-pin power connector
3. can fit in smaller cabinets
4. can be installed on all PCI-e slots (1.0,2.0,3.0)
5. good performance as compared to its price

Edit: Lets see if anyone else can give a better option.

 

[hang-the-9]

As above, your system is listed with a 300 watt power supply. http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c02538176&prodSeriesId=4269976

For a low power lower end gaming video card the 7750 is the best pick. Anything from nVidia will be slower and require more power for the price.

 

[dnpark38]

No it has a upgrade to 400 watt power unit in it.
I wish to use a Nvidia card as a replacement which in their range can you or anyone recommend please?
Thanks for the advice so far.

 

[dnpark38]

Do I assume then from the lack of response that I'm stuck with the present Nvidia GT320?

 

[shishodia]

Do I assume then from the lack of response that I'm stuck with the present Nvidia GT320?

yes because 400w is also not enough for good Nvidia cards

 

[angaddev]

400W should be just enough to run a 7790. No Nvidia card will run with a 400W PSU.

 

[angaddev]

400W should be just enough to run a 7790. No Nvidia card will run with a 400W PSU.

 

[dnpark38]

400W should be just enough to run a 7790. No Nvidia card will run with a 400W PSU.

Thanks, I'm confused then as I have looked at my local computer store and they have Nvidia GT/GTX in the 400, 500 and 600 series of which the quote computer requirements of 350 watt and 400 watt power supplies.

 

[dnpark38]

Just looked up the AMD's at same store (7750) they are more money and require a PC with 450 watt power unit.

 

[angaddev]

400W should be just enough to run a 7790. No Nvidia card will run with a 400W PSU.

my local computer store

Unless you have some emotional connection to the store, buy online at newegg or tigerdirect etc, much cheaper.
7790 for $115 after rebates
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202029

Also, you may want to upgrade your psu any way, the ones supplied with pre-builts, especially cheap ones, can be a time bomb. This Antec unit is 80PLUS certified and will allow you to upgrade your mobo/cpu in the future
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044

 

[shishodia]

before buying a bigger card, first check if you have enough space in your cabinet.
Edit: I have seen people running 7750 at 300W

 

[hang-the-9]

No it has a upgrade to 400 watt power unit in it.
I wish to use a Nvidia card as a replacement which in their range can you or anyone recommend please?
Thanks for the advice so far.

The issue is that at the lower end video cards, the Radeon cards offer more performance and lower power use. Probably the best cheaper card that will match your CPU and run on a 400 watt good power supply, is the 7770. It uses about 80watts at full power, which would leave about 200 for the rest of your system with some headroom on the power supply. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-2.html

Or for Nvidia, the 650Ti may be a good pick, although at 100+ watt max power use it's not quite as safe to use, unless you have a good quality power supply. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-3.html This will also run well with your CPU. You can actually go higher but then you are solidly in the mid range prices.