GPU with 280w PSU

[applefrogs]

So I just got a computer this past couple weeks with an AMD A8-5500 with Radeon HD 7560D. But I would like to upgrade to another graphics card that is compatible Dual Graphics with the 7560D, because I am on a low budget and unfortunately only have 280w PSU. So I was wondering what GPU could fit for my computer.

[_I_]

get faster ram
ram speed is directly proportional to gpu performance on amd apus

if your using 1333 cl9+
going to a 1600 cl8 kit will nearly double its performance

else going to a 7750 would be a good jump too

[applefrogs]

ok thanks

[Bad 💀 Motha]

If you have AMD APU, then use 1866 RAM

[stobe1]

Most GPU's are listing the PSU requirements now. Its best to follow them.

But if you're looking to upgrade to a better GPU, might as well spend a few bucks on a better PSU. You could get a 450 - 600 watt from newegg for not too much. This would really open your options on gfx card.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

You could get away with pairing a Radeon 7750 GPU with your APU, and then end up with performance right around that of a 7770 running by itself. Overall I would just get whatever dedicated GPU u can afford and forget about the onboard GPU.

However u will still need to replace the Power Supply. I wouldn't go less than 450-500W, something like Corsair CX500 or 600 would be good enough. Unless u can buy a better quality one, such as XFX Core Edition 550W

[Spencer]

Kind of a loop, once you replace the psu you might as well get something better than a 7770.

[DenHond]

While faster RAM will make an apu faster, putting bold claims about it doubeling the performance from going from 1333 to 1600 is just plain wrong
http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/cpu/46073-amd-a10-5800k-trinity-needs-faster-ram/?page=3

Also, I presume that the computer is prebuilt, so I also really hope that the PC isn't a slim tower that needs low profile videocards.

I'd just make the best of your system, you don't have to max out games to enjoy them, the APU should be performing decent @ 720p.
$80 for memory is just not worth it in my opinion, and you'd probably want at least an AMD R9 270x with a Corsair CX500 power supply to have a decent increase in performance. (it's not really worth going from the built in 7560 to a 7770, as it'll be around $170 with the psu included).

[applefrogs]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย DenHond:

While faster RAM will make an apu faster, putting bold claims about it doubeling the performance from going from 1333 to 1600 is just plain wrong
http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/cpu/46073-amd-a10-5800k-trinity-needs-faster-ram/?page=3

Also, I presume that the computer is prebuilt, so I also really hope that the PC isn't a slim tower that needs low profile videocards.

I'd just make the best of your system, you don't have to max out games to enjoy them, the APU should be performing decent @ 720p.
$80 for memory is just not worth it in my opinion, and you'd probably want at least an AMD R9 270x with a Corsair CX500 power supply to have a decent increase in performance. (it's not really worth going from the built in 7560 to a 7770, as it'll be around $170 with the psu included).

that seems good but I think I will need low profile cards, D: so are there any gpu's that your recommend and i only have about $120 for both GPU AND PSU... so do you think I should buy the PSU now, and then save up more for a GPU?

[DenHond]

Well let's start off with wether or not you need a low profile (because options are pretty slim with low profile cards). You'd also need a different power supply than usual...
Could you look for the brand and model of your computer? That way I can just look it up.

[applefrogs]

Ok sure it's a Lenovo H535 A8-5500 Radeon hd 7560D

[DenHond]

By the looks of it, it'll require a low profile card...
The best one I could find is the AMD HD7750, costs around $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202002

The problem I am facing now though is that I can't determine the format of the power supply (since I can't acces the Lenovo site)

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Lenovo H535 is a mid-tower; not Slim

[DenHond]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย Bad-Motha:

Lenovo H535 is a mid-tower; not Slim

I can't acces the H series on the lenove site (gives me an acces denied), but after googling somewhat, I stumbled upon this:
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-3000-and-Valueline/H535-Second-Graphics-Card-Without-Upgrading-PowerSupply/td-p/1339231
Makes me think it's a low profile

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Then u obviously did not see the link in that post; as the guy referenced the system here > http://www.staples.com/Lenovo-H535-Desktop-PC/product_57448

Which is a Mid Tower w/ Micro ATX motherboard; not a Slim Tower that uses half-height/low-profile expansion slots.

[Joker]

Save your money for one of these.

Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB

http://www.amazon.com/Asus-GTX660-DC2O-2GD5-ASUS-Graphic-Cards/dp/B00919CI5Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1388875007&sr=8-3&keywords=gtx+660

Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHZ 1 GB

http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-PCI-Express-Graphics-11201-17-20G/dp/B00A0HZOEA/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1388873445&sr=8-11&keywords=7790

Corsair CX Series 500 Watt ATX/EPS Modular 80 PLUS Bronze ATX12V/EPS12V 456 Power Supply CX500M

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Series-Modular-Bronze-CX500M/dp/B00ALK3HF4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388873719&sr=8-2&keywords=corsair+cx500

If not then get this.

MSI AMD Radeon HD 7750 2GB

http://www.amazon.com/MSI-Radeon-Express-Graphics-R7750-PMD2GD3/dp/B009SPJ8FG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1388874139&sr=8-4&keywords=7750