Upgrading Gpu

[Pav500cp]

Hi

I have a Hp 500-125a pc desktop and was wondering If a gtx 1050ti /Gtx 1050ti oc would be able to replace the gtx 645 for improvement in games?

[old_geekster · Accepted solution]

@Pav500cp, welcome to the forum.

There are two main considerations when deciding on a video card: 1) the length of the card and will it fit into the space provided for it and 2) the amount of power that it takes to run it properly.  You can determine if it will fit by measuring the space from the Back I/O ports to the front of the case where the card will be installed.

Here is a GTX 1050 Ti OC that will fit nicely into your computer.  It is manufactured by MSI.  Look at the "Specifications" Tab on the page to see all of the specs for the card.  It says that it should run with your existing 300W power supply unit (PSU).  There are other manufacturers who make the card if you don't like MSI.

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[Pav500cp]

Hi,

I checked my local store and didnt find that particular card you mentioned however they had this one MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Aero ITX OC 4GB, would this still be ok? 

[Photoray002]

The Aero is the same thing wilh a little different shroud for air flow.

It will work also.

[Pav500cp]

Il get this video card and keep this forum updated on how it goes.

[old_geekster]

@Pav500cp, we would appreciate hearing how it goes.  It should work great!

[Pav500cp]

Just an update, 

Upgraded  to the MSI gtx 1050ti oc (dual fans), aero was sold out and  somehow purchased the single fan version of the msi one but recieved  the dual fan version,  installed it and fitted perfectly, game performance improved greatly! So freaking happy!

Thanks for your help guys!

[old_geekster]

@Pav500cp, you are welcome.  Glad you like your new video card.