Looking to get a new GPU but im not sure what will fit or run with my PC.

[Chim Ritchellsdick]

I currently am using the HP Compaq 8200 Elite SFF PC and as you can probably guess it is not at all meant for gaming so it has a terrible GPU in it. The other specs (CPU, RAM etc) are fine but I need something where I can get 30 - 60 fps on modern games with atleast low graphics settings since with more modern games like fortnite and rocket league i have to go into the games files and edit it there, and fortnite still runs at a steady 15 fps. I need some reccomendations for 200-300 dollar GPU's that are compatible/fit within the HP Compaq 8200 Elite SFF PC.

[anrkyuk]

The best you are going to get is something like the GT1030 low profile card, this isn't a "gaming card" and is meant more as a media/HTPC card and there is no way you are going to get a card that will do 30/60 FPS in modern AAA games that will fit in that case, and if you could the PSU hasn't go enough power to supply it anyway.

The GT1030 will play games but definatly not any AAA game from the last few years @ 1080p/30FPS.

Some game benchmarks of the card can be found on this link...
https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-1030-Desktop.223522.0.html

[Chim Ritchellsdick]

Originally posted by anrkyuk:

The best you are going to get is something like the GT1030 low profile card, this isn't a "gaming card" and is meant more as a media/HTPC card and there is no way you are going to get a card that will do 30/60 FPS in modern AAA games that case, and if you could the PSU hasn;t go enough power to supply it anyway.

The GT1030 will play games but definatly not any AAA game from the last few years @ 1080p/30FPS.

Some game benchmarks of the card can be found on this link...
https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-1030-Desktop.223522.0.html

Well what else would I need to upgrade to get a better GPU than that? Is the case the problem or the motherboard or something? any reccomendations on what I should get, or should I just give up and stick with what I have?

[anrkyuk]

Originally posted by OddFlavors:

Originally posted by anrkyuk:

The best you are going to get is something like the GT1030 low profile card, this isn't a "gaming card" and is meant more as a media/HTPC card and there is no way you are going to get a card that will do 30/60 FPS in modern AAA games that case, and if you could the PSU hasn;t go enough power to supply it anyway.

The GT1030 will play games but definatly not any AAA game from the last few years @ 1080p/30FPS.

Some game benchmarks of the card can be found on this link...
https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-1030-Desktop.223522.0.html

Well what else would I need to upgrade to get a better GPU than that? Is the case the problem or the motherboard or something? any reccomendations on what I should get, or should I just give up and stick with what I have?

In short, nearly everything. A full sized GPU will not fit in the SFF case, so a new case would be required for a full sized card. Then the PSU is also a SFF PSU and has a very low power output, not capable of powering much beyond a low profile media card. Then you have the problem of the motherboard, the PCIe lanes are likely not full speed nor can they output the power required for a full sized GPU.

In short you are best selling off that machine and doing a custom build, HP, Dell, Compaq, Viglen business class machines are not designed for gaming, they are cheap made for purpose workhorses that mostly use OEM/Bespoke parts.

If you look at those GT1030 benchies, there are some games that the card will handle fine at 1080p/30FPS, fortnite was definatly one, otherwise you are going to be limited to 720p. The only other option is to start from scratch.

[Snapjak]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vVp323/zotac-geforce-gtx-1050-ti-4gb-low-profile-video-card-zt-p10510e-10l

GTX 1050ti in a low profile size with the included low profile case plate.

[anrkyuk]

Originally posted by Snapjak:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vVp323/zotac-geforce-gtx-1050-ti-4gb-low-profile-video-card-zt-p10510e-10l

GTX 1050ti in a low profile size with the included low profile case plate.

That card does not have a 6 pin power connector and thus draws all of it's power through the PCIe slot, it requires 75w and the 8200 Elite SFF mobo only outputs 25w over the PCIe x16 slot. That card will 100% not work.