So I just wanted to know if I could upgrade my graphics card without changing/upgrading anything else as well. I have a GeForce GT 610 currently, and switching it out for the GeForce gtx 750 ti or the 950.
PROCESSOR: AMD Fx(tm)-4300 Quad-Core processor 3.8 GHz
RAM: 16gb
GRAPHICS CARD: NVIDIA GeForce GT 610
For this upgrade you need know if ur power supply is sufficient for new hardware work together with old components.
GTX 750 or 950 need 400W Real Power Supply and 6 Pin Conector.
I'm not sure whether there are exceptions, but the 750 ti cards that I've checked in the past do not require a PCI-E auxiliary power connector. eVGA requests only a 300W PSU. That's one major advantage of the 750 ti. My main worry would be if the OP needed a low-profile card. The GT 610 exists in that form, but I believe that no 750 ti does.
Just looking at eVGA, some of their 950 cards need a 6 pin PCI_E cable, some an 8 pin. They request a 350W PSU. (The highest-end 950 cards consume a maximum of 125W.)
If a low-profile-card is required, I suggest that you forget the upgrade. The available cards are too expensive and too limited in performance to be worthwhile.
Last edited by bobkn; 23 May 2016 at 21:20.
I have no idea how to check the wattage of the PSU but I got a picture here:
edit: I have no idea why it's upside down
Check The width of your case. If you have a standard size case (ATX) you can put a standard size card in. If you have one of the slim or narrow cases, you would need a low profile card. I hope that helps you. You list an HP in your system specs. Maybe if you gave the model number of your computer we could answer you better.
Also, I'm sure your computer has an DVD drive. Does it fit horizontally or vertical in the front of the case?
Is it a retail case? If so, can you tell me the brand and model? Or is it something like an HP case? If it is retail, the manufacturer should be on the case somewhere. Your Grandpa will probably know. The fact that the DVD drive is horizontal is a good sign for you.
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