Witch GPU should I get for my hp envy 750-424

[Xerxes6988]

I have a HP Envy 750-424. I wanted to put a decent GPU but not sure what is compatible. I have already upgraded the power supply to a EVGA 500 B1, 80+ BRONZE 500W Power Supply. So can anyone help me with figuring out what GPU I should get? 

Product specifications:

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-envy-750-400-desktop-pc-series/12079665/model/13191035/docum...

[Red5_1 · Accepted solution]

Your power supply should be fine for most mid-range and some higher end cards. Even some of the GTX 1080 have a 500 watt requirement...which you do meet.

I think the more important question will be how much do you want to spend? Video cards have been overpriced for some time. Prices have lowered a bit, but they are still up there. For example, that GTX 1080 I mentioned...only $789.00 at Newegg. A steal and a deal, right?   🙂

Other than that, you will need to look at how much space you have to work with in the case and is the slot next to the PCIe x16 empty (for dual slot cards). Also consider which port types you need in the back. If I were in your shoes, I would probably look no higher than a GTX 1060. That is taking into account what you have and getting good value for the money.

The only problem I forsee is if the PCIe port is underpowered. Many of these cards have a power requirement from the slot. Sadly, there isn't much in the way of manuals for these HP machines and this particular machine has no articles regarding upgrading.

[DGroves]

each pci-e slot is able to provide up to 75 watts of power and this is not a HP thing, it's a standard that all computers with pci-e slots follow

[Red5_1]

I did not know that...cool...I learned something too.  🙂

[Xerxes6988]

Thank you for the information I'm new to PC gaming always was big on all the other platforms but this will be my first PC gameing experience. So do you have a suggestion on a mid range GPU or maybe a brand you recommend over others?

[DGroves]

the older GTX970/980/980TI cards are worth looking at they have a good performance to price, and can be found on ebay, newegg, amazon used and still new in box in some cases

in the 10xx line which is one gen newer ( and one gen behind the current rtx 20xx line) i recomend the 1060 6GB model

i would skip the 1060 3gb model as it's price/performance is lessthan the 970/980 model cards