Upgrading Old HP?

[Guest]

I have a 5-6 year old HP desktop computer bought from Future Shop I believe and I would like to throw a GPU in it just to get rid of the bottleneck the integrated one gives me. I'm not in a position to build a whole new computer right now sadly

 

My question is: do I need a new PSU to put even a 20-30 watt TDP video card in there? I believe my power supply is 218W max, but I have no idea if HP builds them to be totally maxed out or if they leave some extra headroom. ;o

 

Here are some screenshots from Speccy of my PC

 

Summary:  http://gyazo.com/d4cd806b67e248d76c602a0ab3ce8588

 

Motherboard:  http://gyazo.com/4015b7eeaed559de68315ff5fc447c68

 

CPU:  http://gyazo.com/d1527a5e7a4791a888cda7b7f18e3dfb

 

RAM:  http://gyazo.com/242f201b40bd2dd70e1e94bac50b1ed7

 

Graphics:  http://gyazo.com/3c2f4eec481217c6b54b786cbe8a8b3b

 

An example of the type of GPU I'd want is this:  http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp32619kr

I am willing to go lower than that but you get the idea. I just want something that will be better than my "G-Mod 20 FPS on lowest settings" integrated chip ~

 

Also if that card I picked wouldn't be compatible, please let me know

 

[arvark]

GT610? EEEW. Buy a used card, plz, not that.

[Matthew Taylor]

218watt PSU? you need a new PSU. There are GPUs that use that much alone. Do you have anymore money for the GPU? even the 610 will not be a massive improvement, 750ti is a decent value GPU, check it out. I am sure there will also be another GPU on team red for the price. 

[QueenDemetria]

Also if that card I picked wouldn't be compatible, please let me know

That GPU is compatible, but what model is your HP?

[EllieThePurpleFuzzy]

also may i add HP's Dell's Lenovo's and that tend to have really cheapo PSU's. so i would get a new PSU anyway. 

[Guest]

218watt PSU? you need a new PSU. There are GPUs that use that much alone. Do you have anymore money for the GPU? even the 610 will not be a massive improvement, 750ti is a decent value GPU, check it out. I am sure there will also be another GPU on team red for the price. 

I'm on a strict budget of like 120$ ^.^'

[Guest]

That GPU is compatible, but what model is your HP?

I really don't remember, is there a place to check?

[QueenDemetria]

I really don't remember, is there a place to check?

I would check the case to see if there are any little stickers with model numbers on them. My desktop has a couple near the top on the side with the non removable panel. 

[ApolloX75]

I'm on a strict budget of like 120$ ^.^'

If you look at your shot of the motherboard details it looks like you need a new PSU anyways.

Your 12v rail is dipping down to under 9v and your 3.3v rail is sitting at 2.2v. Thats danger zone right there.

And yeah GT 610 isn't a big improvement. Aim for a 750 Ti or R9 270.

[Guest]

If you look at your shot of the motherboard details it looks like you need a new PSU anyways.

Your 12v rail is dipping down to under 9v and your 3.3v rail is sitting at 2.2v. Thats danger zone right there.

And yeah GT 610 isn't a big improvement. Aim for a 750 Ti or R9 270.

Alright, well that probably means I can't do any upgrading unless I want to spend 100+$ on a 5 fps boost

Thanks anyway guys ~