Upgrading my Gateway DX4870's Graphics card help

[andytran40]

Hey guys! I want to upgrade my Gateway DX4870's graphics card into a http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202113&cm_re=hd_6970-_-14-202-113-_-Product
Would my Power supply be enough? Or should I need an upgrade for that too? Sorry for being a complete newbie but do i also need to buy any wires? Also, If my computer has a built in Intergrated HD Graphics card, am I able to install the graphics card and will it be compatible with the motherboard?

 

[Coolboy951]

list specs please, if its a stock PSU you will need a new one

 

[pronay]

Well to answer your question, we need details about the power supply. Do you have a 500W PSU? and if you do, do you have 2 PCIe power connectors. You require one 6 pin and one 8 pin connector in order to power and use the HD 6970

 

[andytran40]

It's a 300 Watt PSU. Here are the specs http://www.pcworld.com/product/1253473/dx4870-ub2c.html

 

[andytran40]

So if i plan on upgrading to a different PSU would 600 be safer? Or should i stick with 500? And would i have to rebuy all the cables?

 

[andytran40]

list specs please, if its a stock PSU you will need a new one

Here are the specs http://www.pcworld.com/product/1253473/dx4870-ub2c.html

Well to answer your question, we need details about the power supply. Do you have a 500W PSU? and if you do, do you have 2 PCIe power connectors. You require one 6 pin and one 8 pin connector in order to power and use the HD 6970

It's a 300 Watt PSU

 

[delaro]

He has a 300 Watt power supply.

Without replacing it he can safety run a Non Overclocked 750Ti.

 

[andytran40]

He has a 300 Watt power supply.



Without replacing it he can safety run a Non Overclocked 750Ti.

My cousin gave this graphics card to me. I just don't know how to buy a pcu of 500 watts the right size :/

 

[andytran40]

If i were to build this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fwn83C
Compared to this current pc with the added graphics card and psu. Which one is better?

 

[Coolboy951]

If i were to build this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fwn83C
Compared to this current pc with the added graphics card and psu. Which one is better?

youre current one is just fine and better get this PSU and youll be fine http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012

 

[andytran40]

If i were to build this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fwn83C
Compared to this current pc with the added graphics card and psu. Which one is better?

youre current one is just fine and better get this PSU and youll be fine http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012

Thanks!