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I have a HP Compaq pro 4300 SFF it has an Intel Core i3-3220 CPU it runs at 3.30GHz it also has 4GB of RAM and 250GB HDD Running Windows10.

I want to install a 2GB to 4GB graphics card that fits, 8GB of RAM, and 1TB HDD and i don't know where to look to get the best deal to stay below $200. can anyone help me build a Gaming Beast without breaking my budget?

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Hard to beat the RX 470 or 570 in terms of value, if you can power it. If you can't, you should get a new power supply because you should always have a good PSU in a system you care about. The GTX 1050 is a lot weaker for the same price or more on eBay.

 

edit: your SFF case won't work with one, your rig is starting to need more replacement parts unless you go with something like this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/gt-1030-2GB-GDDR5-EVGA-passive-fanless/312594076034?epid=140613476&hash=item48c80f1182%3Ag%3AO2sAAOSw2~Ncy5X3&LH_ItemCondition=3000&LH_BIN=1

you're also gonna want an SSD instead of a huge hard drive, the speed difference is immense.

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11 minutes ago, SamLeo678 said:

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you can only upgrade the GPU to an LP 1050ti or 1650 if any manufacturers get around to making an LP card, pair that with an i5 2400 and another 4gb of DDR3.

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32 minutes ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

you can only upgrade the GPU to an LP 1050ti or 1650 if any manufacturers get around to making an LP card, pair that with an i5 2400 and another 4gb of DDR3.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137223&ignorebbr=1

 

will this work?

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3 minutes ago, SamLeo678 said:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137223&ignorebbr=1

 

will this work?

yes. but make sure the LP brackets come with it.

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@SamLeo678 I would look to get a GTX 1050 for around $100 (anything more and you might as well get a 2050). If your computer has supplemental power for a gpu, you can get a RX 570 for around $140; but, your cpu will very likely be a bottleneck on a 570. 

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3 minutes ago, SamLeo678 said:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/323783489762?ul_noapp=true

 

Do You think this will this be compatible?

In general yes, but there is of course a but....

 

The only thing I worry about these pre-built OEM motherboards is they might have nasty restrictions on what kind of RAM they accept.

Maybe someone more knowledgeable on these or HP can help.

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here's what i have so far

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07997QV4Z/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A25SITGFW0OQJA&psc=1

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/8GB-kit-RAM-for-HP-Compaq-Compaq-Pro-4300-SFF-2x4GB-memory-B22/163645028147

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137223&ignorebbr=1

 

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23 minutes ago, SamLeo678 said:

here's what i have so far

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07997QV4Z/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A25SITGFW0OQJA&psc=1

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/8GB-kit-RAM-for-HP-Compaq-Compaq-Pro-4300-SFF-2x4GB-memory-B22/163645028147

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137223&ignorebbr=1

 

Just knowing the RX 570 exists (but no mini or low-profile AFAIK)  for cheaper than the 1050Ti pains me, but I guess SFF case sacrifices I suppose

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600  Heatsink: ID-Cooling Frostflow X GPU: Zotac GTX 1060 Mini 6GB RAM: KLEVV Bolt 3600Mhz (2x8GB) Mobo: ASUS B550-F ROG Strix (Wifi)  Case: Fractal Design Meshify C PSU: Deepcool DQ-M-V2L

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3 hours ago, SamLeo678 said:

I have a HP Compaq pro 4300 SFF it has an Intel Core i3-3220 CPU it runs at 3.30GHz it also has 4GB of RAM and 250GB HDD Running Windows10.

I want to install a 2GB to 4GB graphics card that fits, 8GB of RAM, and 1TB HDD and i don't know where to look to get the best deal to stay below $200. can anyone help me build a Gaming Beast without breaking my budget?

Get a GTX 1050 (1050ti if you can spare a dime brother (old song reference)) and spend the rest of the money on 4 GBs of RAM ddr3 use day on eBay for around 20 dollars and spend the ready on a ssd ona sale (around 250/500). I swear, a SSD is awesome plus you can use the HDD for games only and ssd for general use.

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9 minutes ago, FiveSquared25 said:

Get a GTX 1050 (1050ti if you can spare a dime brother (old song reference)) and spend the rest of the money on 4 GBs of RAM ddr3 use day on eBay for around 20 dollars and spend the ready on a ssd ona sale (around 250/500). I swear, a SSD is awesome plus you can use the HDD for games only and ssd for general use.


Yeah he's already planned that

 

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