upgrading graphichs card

[GEKO420]

hey guys i want to know if i can upgrade my HP pavilion 500 series (500-160ev model) mini tower, graphics with EVGA GEFORCE GTX750 TI FTW W/ EVGA ACX COOLING 2GB GDDR5.im afraid that does not fit inside...if somebody knows i would appreciate it!

 

[Dunlop0078]

I can almost guarantee it wont fit that is a huge card. And i doubt your power supply could handle it either if its the stock hp power supply.

 

[megaman1051]

not to mention the bottleneck it will create.
Also putting that card in that system is pointless you may as well buy all new parts

 

[drkatz42]

hey guys i want to know if i can upgrade my HP pavilion 500 series (500-160ev model) mini tower, graphics with EVGA GEFORCE GTX750 TI FTW W/ EVGA ACX COOLING 2GB GDDR5.im afraid that does not fit inside...if somebody knows i would appreciate it!

I respectfully disagree with Dunlop. Here's the link to the specs of your system:

http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/kb/docDisplay/?sp4ts.oid=5358992&spf_p.tpst=kbDocDisplay&spf_p.prp_kbDocDisplay=wsrp-navigationalState%3DdocId%253Demr_na-c03769164-8%257CdocLocale%253D%257CcalledBy%253D&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken

The 750ti does not require an external power connector and only needs a 300w psu(which your system has). I say go for it!

 

[Dunlop0078]

hey guys i want to know if i can upgrade my HP pavilion 500 series (500-160ev model) mini tower, graphics with EVGA GEFORCE GTX750 TI FTW W/ EVGA ACX COOLING 2GB GDDR5.im afraid that does not fit inside...if somebody knows i would appreciate it!

I respectfully disagree with Dunlop. Here's the link to the specs of your system:

http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/kb/docDisplay/?sp4ts.oid=5358992&spf_p.tpst=kbDocDisplay&spf_p.prp_kbDocDisplay=wsrp-navigationalState%3DdocId%253Demr_na-c03769164-8%257CdocLocale%253D%257CcalledBy%253D&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken

The 750ti does not require an external power connector and only needs a 300w psu(which your system has). I say go for it!

And i respectfully disagree with you look up the card hes talking about fisrt. the evga ftx version of the 750ti requires a 6 pin pcie connecter and at least a 450 watt power supply. you are talking about the low profile 750ti.

 

[drkatz42]

Yes, the card may be limited by the amount of processing power. However, he will certainly get a drastic improvement in performance vs integrated. And, its not like he's trying to pair up an R9-290X, this is a reasonable low-middle range gpu.

 

[mouse24]

The card is 9" which isn't that long. I'd say itd fit but it would help to have a picture of the inside. Also double check with a ruler, from the slot brackets to the first obstruction if it will fit.

PSU might be a problem, bottlenecking won't be though.
750ti shouldn't use more than 125w total (75w from PCIE + 75w from 6 pin) i5 4440 is 84w.

At any rate, make sure you measure.

Edit: Editted, didn't know the FTW edition had an additional 6 pin.

@OP just get a normal 750ti, don't worry about the FTW edition.

 

[drkatz42]

hey guys i want to know if i can upgrade my HP pavilion 500 series (500-160ev model) mini tower, graphics with EVGA GEFORCE GTX750 TI FTW W/ EVGA ACX COOLING 2GB GDDR5.im afraid that does not fit inside...if somebody knows i would appreciate it!

I respectfully disagree with Dunlop. Here's the link to the specs of your system:

http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/kb/docDisplay/?sp4ts.oid=5358992&spf_p.tpst=kbDocDisplay&spf_p.prp_kbDocDisplay=wsrp-navigationalState%3DdocId%253Demr_na-c03769164-8%257CdocLocale%253D%257CcalledBy%253D&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken

The 750ti does not require an external power connector and only needs a 300w psu(which your system has). I say go for it!

And i respectfully disagree with you look up the card hes talking about fisrt. the evga ftx version of the 750ti requires a 6 pin pcie connecter and at least a 450 watt power supply. you are talking about the low profile 750ti.

I did look up the spes:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQjw5-OdBRDW3ceD9fL0r4QBEiQAW7htXVhd2m9FNVieu__qJzBi8kgqMCY2Xlr0iK4zBL6GvnIaAqIy8P8HAQ&Item=N82E16814487028&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Desktop+Graphics+Cards-_-N82E16814487028&ef_id=U63bXAAABV0HkQbN:20140706134333:s

 

[Dunlop0078]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487024&cm_re=gtx_750_ti-_-14-487-024-_-Product

You might be able to fit one of those in there but i still doubt it.

 

[Dunlop0078]

hey guys i want to know if i can upgrade my HP pavilion 500 series (500-160ev model) mini tower, graphics with EVGA GEFORCE GTX750 TI FTW W/ EVGA ACX COOLING 2GB GDDR5.im afraid that does not fit inside...if somebody knows i would appreciate it!

I respectfully disagree with Dunlop. Here's the link to the specs of your system:

http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/kb/docDisplay/?sp4ts.oid=5358992&spf_p.tpst=kbDocDisplay&spf_p.prp_kbDocDisplay=wsrp-navigationalState%3DdocId%253Demr_na-c03769164-8%257CdocLocale%253D%257CcalledBy%253D&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken

The 750ti does not require an external power connector and only needs a 300w psu(which your system has). I say go for it!

And i respectfully disagree with you look up the card hes talking about fisrt. the evga ftx version of the 750ti requires a 6 pin pcie connecter and at least a 450 watt power supply. you are talking about the low profile 750ti.

I did look up the spes:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=CjkKEQjw5-OdBRDW3ceD9fL0r4QBEiQAW7htXUFxjcursgUOPDv1oDivjM64f-06fBDNwMkY4h8VuRfw_wcB&Item=N82E16814487025&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Desktop+Graphics+Cards-_-N82E16814487025&ef_id=U63bXAAABV0HkQbN:20140706132917:s

That is not the card hes talking about can you read? this is it.
EVGA GEFORCE GTX750 TI FTW W/ EVGA ACX COOLING 2GB GDDR5.im afraid that does not fit inside...if somebody knows i would appreciate it!

 

[mouse24]

For future reference, this is the card the OP is talking about: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-3757-KR

Seems a bit stupid to take a card designed for low power and a small for factor then slap a 6 pin and an extra fan to increase length and power consumption.

I'll say it again OP, get a normal 750ti.

 

[Dunlop0078]

For future reference, this is the card the OP is talking about: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-3757-KR

Seems a bit stupid to take a card designed for low power and a small for factor then slap a 6 pin and an extra fan to increase length and power consumption.

I'll say it again OP, get a normal 750ti.

Thank you somebody that understands i completely agree. But even the small version might not fit in a hp mini case they are tiny.

 

[GEKO420]

For future reference, this is the card the OP is talking about: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-3757-KR

Seems a bit stupid to take a card designed for low power and a small for factor then slap a 6 pin and an extra fan to increase length and power consumption.

I'll say it again OP, get a normal 750ti.

i forgot to mention that im gonna buy a new psu (430 w)

 

[mouse24]

For future reference, this is the card the OP is talking about: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-3757-KR

Seems a bit stupid to take a card designed for low power and a small for factor then slap a 6 pin and an extra fan to increase length and power consumption.

I'll say it again OP, get a normal 750ti.

i forgot to mention that im gonna buy a new psu (430 w)

430w? Only 430w I know of is the corsair CX 430w, if thats the one you mean then check to make sure the price on the CX 500w is out of your budget. In my area the 500w is maybe 5-10 dollars more.

If it is the corsair one (either of them) it will handle it no problem but remember to measure before you buy the GPU.

 

[GEKO420]

For future reference, this is the card the OP is talking about: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-3757-KR

Seems a bit stupid to take a card designed for low power and a small for factor then slap a 6 pin and an extra fan to increase length and power consumption.

I'll say it again OP, get a normal 750ti.

i forgot to mention that im gonna buy a new psu (430 w)

430w? Only 430w I know of is the corsair CX 430w, if thats the one you mean then check to make sure the price on the CX 500w is out of your budget. In my area the 500w is maybe 5-10 dollars more.

If it is the corsair one (either of them) it will handle it no problem but remember to measure before you buy the GPU.

yeah that is the one im talking about..cx 430...but i have one more question.why should i buy the 500w when the card says it requires at least 400w?by the way thank you all for the answers, i measured my tower and i think that the card would fit well .i will let you know soon!

 

[GEKO420]

For future reference, this is the card the OP is talking about: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-3757-KR

Seems a bit stupid to take a card designed for low power and a small for factor then slap a 6 pin and an extra fan to increase length and power consumption.

I'll say it again OP, get a normal 750ti.

EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti w/ EVGA ACX Cooling :
Base Clock: 1059 MHZ
Boost Clock: 1137 MHz


EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti FTW w/ EVGA ACX Cooling :
Base Clock: 1189 MHZ
Boost Clock: 1268 MHz
Thats why i want to buy FTW version

 

[mouse24]

You can easily get those speeds yourself. Its as easy as setting a slider, no joke.

According to this you'll get maybe 4 - 6 FPS more if you overclock vs no overclock. http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/02/18/nvidia-geforce-gtx-750-ti-review/11

Theres more details in the article about there exact settings. If it fits its up to you if its worth the money.

About the 500w vs 430w psu, its never a bad idea to have headroom. As PSUs age they start to drop the amount of power they can output and its always good knowing you can potentially upgrade later on down the line. My 500w psu has survived 3 builds at this point, still haven't had to upgrade it.

 

[GEKO420]

it fits and works perfectly!!the only negative is that the wires of psu are too long...but no problem at all