Compatible GPUs for PC Gaming?

[onewinged]

I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card for the first time (I'm currently using the Intel HD Graphics 4600 that came with this computer) for PC gaming. I'm incredibly new to this, but I've been doing a lot of research and learning about the different parts of my computer. Are there any graphics cards up to approximately $350USD that would be compatible with my motherboard, CPU, etc.? I've been looking into NVIDIA's GeForce GTX series, especially.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated!

Specs: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04453446

[Angtam · Accepted solution]

Hi @onewinged

There are a lot of GPUs compatible with your motherboard, to not leave out GPUs above $350 I brought you this list:
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/355217/the-best-graphics-cards

Now, you still have to change your power supply depending on which one you want.

Your motherboard uses PCI Express x16 for the graphics card. There are a lot of options available on that list but most are above $350 and you still will probably have to spend some more if the Power Supply has to be changed.
 

Hope this answers your question.

Best regards.

[onewinged]

Thank you so much, Angtam!

One more question, if you don't mind: How can I tell the difference between GPUs for which I would have to change the power supply in order to use, and GPUs which would be compatible without changing the power supply?

[Angtam]

Hi @onewinged

The wattage of your Power Supply is 460w.

Most GPUs round 150w as minimum but the recommended is around 460w plus.

As an example:
The GeForce GTX 1080Ti uses 250w as minimum recommended, but the recommended wattage is 600w, which requires a 800w Power Supply.

Hope this answer that last question.

Best regards.