Video Card Upgrade for Gateway (have specs)

[Sinfullysweet]

When I get to looking at video cards, I end up leaving the page more confused than I was before.

I am wanting to upgrade my video card since I use it mainly for gaming. Currently getting screen tears, etc. My fear is purchasing one and realizing it is incompatible (or worse actually downgrading!).

Here is my specifications:

Computer: Gateway FX6860-UR20P (I got a laugh, You are to Over Powered)
Processor: 3.40 gigahertz Intel Core i7-2600
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (x64)
Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
Power Supply: 500W
Current Video Card: [strike]ATI Radeon HD 5750 (PCI Express 2.1 x16 bus interface)[/strike]
Memory: 8GB
CPU Socket: LGA1155 Socket

Motherboard: Acer IPISP-VR Rev. 1.01

CPU

Socket Intel (LGA 1155): Core i7 (Quad),
Chipset: Intel H67
Integrated Graphics: Intel HD
Memory:

• 
  4 * 240-pin DDR3 DIMM slots – Dual Channel DDR3 1333 non-ECC , un-buffered memory (Max 16GB)

Expansion Slots:

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  1 * PCI Express x16 (2.0)
  3 * PCI Express x1
  
  Storage: 6 * SATA II 3Gb/s connectors
  
  Audio: Realtek – High Definition
  Ethernet: Intel Gigabit – 10/100/1000Mb/s
  Rear Panel:
  • 
    1 * PS/2 green color for mouse
    1 * PS/2 purple color for keyboard
    1 * RJ45 LAN Port
    6 * USB 2.0 Ports
    1 * VGA Port
    1 * HDMI Port
    1 * Audio I/O
  
  Internal:
  • 
    1 * 4-pin CPU Fan connector
    1 * 3-pin SYS Rear Fan connector
    1 * 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
    1 * 24-pin ATX Power connector
    1 * Clear CMOS jumper
    1 * Front Audio header
    1 * Front Panel header
    3 * USB headers
  BIOS: Form Factor, Micro-ATX

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  Video Card: Radeon HD 6750 - 1G GDDR5 Manufactured: 11/2/11
  Specifications:
  
  

  Brand: ATI
  Part Number: 288-7E160-A00AC
  Chipset Model Number: ATI Radeon HD 6750
  Compatible Port/Slot: PCI-E x16
  Memory Type: GDDR5 SDRAM
  Memory Size: 1GB
  Connectors: DVI Output, HDMI Standard Output, VGA D-Sub Output

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  PSU: FSP Group Model FSP450-60EB
  
  

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  I hope that is enough information to help me out. I am willing to spend up to 250.00 for a graphics card that will play the games that I have: http://steamcommunity.com/id/Sinfullysweet/games/?tab=all (that shows what kind of games I play, sorry there is so many. Just want to be able to play the high end games seamlessly)
  
  I appreciate and value any help because I am completely lost as to what to look for.
  
  Thank you,
  Sinfullysweet

 

[Sinfullysweet]

Just wanted to give an update, I wanted to thank you both for helping me out so much. I ended up ordering the following:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill 1000W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $319.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-31 16:20 EDT-0400)


Since it was a combo deal, I thought I couldn't go wrong. Was this a good choice?

 

[RazerZ]

Just wanted to give an update, I wanted to thank you both for helping me out so much. I ended up ordering the following:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill 1000W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $319.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-31 16:20 EDT-0400)


Since it was a combo deal, I thought I couldn't go wrong. Was this a good choice?

Well it's not to bad, but you could have saved $30 and have got a more reliable PSU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 1000W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $289.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-31 16:29 EDT-0400)

 

[Sinfullysweet]

Ah! Thank you for telling me that asap. I cancelled the order. Rather go with something definitely more reliable. (again you guys/gals are lifesavers)

 

[RazerZ]

Ah! Thank you for telling me that asap. I cancelled the order. Rather go with something definitely more reliable. (again you guys/gals are lifesavers)

Smart move 😉.

 

[Sinfullysweet]

Do I have to go with a 1000w or will a 600w-700w be sufficient enough?

 

[RazerZ]

Do I have to go with a 1000w or will a 600w-700w be sufficient enough?

Depends if you want to upgrade the GPU in the future, or add another one. If not then this would be the best option,

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/ocz-power-supply-ocz550fty

If you do choose to upgrade you will need a PSU of 750w+.

 

[Sinfullysweet]

Awesome. I don't plan on updating the GPU at all in the future. That suggestion will save me a TON of money.

 

[RazerZ]

Awesome. I don't plan on updating the GPU at all in the future. That suggestion will save me a TON of money.

Hope all goes well and good luck with the build

 

[Sinfullysweet]

Very Happy Camper! Hubby approved the purchased so I ordered the following:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ Fatal1ty 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $229.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-31 18:23 EDT-0400)

 

[Seladon-1370374]

That's a good choice.

 

[Sinfullysweet]

That's a good choice.

Thanks! I had to find a happy medium, one that was easy on my husband's wallet, yet would be sufficient enough to do what I was wanting to do. Just game. (I usually either hook it up to my monitor via HDMI or to our 60" plasma via HDMI) So as long as it does that, we have a happy family!

And that 550w will definitely run that video card correct? (husband is concerned wanting to make sure if he needs to just go ahead and get the 1000w to be on the safe side)