Computer upgrade, am i doing this right?

[godofallu]

I'm trying to upgrade my graphics card, which is an integrated Geforce 9100. I've been shopping for a while and I think I know what I want, but i'm not really sure what is needed when shopping for power supplies.

Here is my PC: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01635734&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&site=null&lang=en&product=4006020&key=null#N293

Here is the graphics card i'm thinking of getting. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873

Here is the power supply i'm thinking of getting. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194038

So anyways will the power supply fit into my PC case and connect properly? Will my graphics card fit in fine (I have a PCI express x16 slot)?

Will there be enough power? How about the specific item i'm thinking of, do they seem acceptable or is there a better cheaper alternative?

I'm really worried about this since I have only really open up a computer once, but I think I can handle this assuming it all fits fine.

 

[Nerdstar]

I'm trying to upgrade my graphics card, which is an integrated Geforce 9100. I've been shopping for a while and I think I know what I want, but i'm not really sure what is needed when shopping for power supplies.

Here is my PC: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01635734&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&site=null&lang=en&product=4006020&key=null#N293

Here is the graphics card i'm thinking of getting. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873

Here is the power supply i'm thinking of getting. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194038

So anyways will the power supply fit into my PC case and connect properly? Will my graphics card fit in fine (I have a PCI express x16 slot)?

Will there be enough power? How about the specific item i'm thinking of, do they seem acceptable or is there a better cheaper alternative?

I'm really worried about this since I have only really open up a computer once, but I think I can handle this assuming it all fits fine.

assuming you using a regular mid size tower your power supply should fit fine and provide decent enough power.

as for your card, i do belive it will fit quite nicely.

 

[Zantos]

Providing you don't want to use the mini slot immediately next to it you're gold. Can't see if it's a 6 or 8 pin but you can get converter cables that cost about a pound. Although a bit of research does indicate that this particular card has a few issues which you may want to take into consideration.

 

[efeat]

In short: Yes, you're doing it right.

If you are curious for a cheaper alternative, try the Antec Earthwatts 380W [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033] PSU (Power Supply Unit) or the 430W model [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371034]. I've had wonderful experiences with the earthwatts series, and thay're fairly cheap to boot. Anandtech did a review [http://www.anandtech.com/show/3902/antec-earthwatts-ea-380d-green-380w/1] on this PSU and it's a solid performer for modest systems such as your own.

You'll find that many power recommendations grossly overestimate what is actually needed. The 5770 has a maximum power draw of 108W (Source [http://www.geeks3d.com/20091013/ati-radeon-hd-5770-reviews-available/]) and the strongest processor for your motherboard - the Phenom X4 9850 - has a maximum power draw of 125W (Source [http://techreport.com/articles.x/14424].) With the 380W PSU, that would leave you with 147 watts to spare. The rest of your devices won't pull more than 50W combined, so you're sitting with a spare 100W of power. You'll have a quality PSU for a modest price that will last you for quite some time.

With all that said, allow me to show the opposite side of the spectrum.

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That is a cheap PSU. That is what happens when you game on a cheap PSU. You do NOT want a cheap PSU in your system.

 

[viranimus]

Yes, you have done well enough. You will have to give up one of those micro PCIE slots with how the Video card is dual slotted.

The power supply I would likely get something more recognizable.

perhaps ...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

Which has two 12 volt rails and a little more in the way of horsepower and about 30$ cheaper.

On newegg, I would take something rated 4 eggs with 600+ votes vs something ranked 4 egg with only 7 votes any day of the week.

 

[efeat]

If you are curious for a cheaper alternative, try the Antec Earthwatts 380W [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033] PSU (Power Supply Unit) or the 430W model [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371034]. I've had wonderful experiences with the earthwatts series, and thay're fairly cheap to boot. Anandtech did a review [http://www.anandtech.com/show/3902/antec-earthwatts-ea-380d-green-380w/1] on this PSU and it's a solid performer for modest systems such as your own.

Just who would want a PSU with a 80 mm fan these days? 120 mm all the way.

While I agree 120mm is better than 80mm with all other things being equal, fan size is pretty low on the priority scale when choosing a PSU.

 

[octafish]

Are you pushing your budget to the maximum? If you can afford it the new 6000 series cards are a better product that the 5000 (quieter, cooler and less hungry). To get 5770 performance you'd need to look at a 6790 though. I like Corsair PSUs and you could get a cx500 for a little less than the enermax.