I don't know which GPU to buy, please help

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I have recently purchased this gaming PC: http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6878511
Yes, I know it isn't the best one, but I'm new to all this and I don't know which GPU is the best and fits in this PC.
If anyone could help, it would be really appreciated.

Thank you all in advance,
ShadowWarrior17.
 
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Budget is a problem, but I'd say under £100, but a good GPU.
If you could, can you point out some good ones on Amazon, so I don't accidently buy the wrong one.
Thanks.
 
If I may chime in with a couple of questions folks :)

What games are you looking to be able to play and can you tell us the brand and model name or number of the PSU (power supply unit) please ShadowWarrior17, let us know if you need help with finding the PSU info and one of us will advise.
 
Indeed. I do need help with finding the PSU, and I intend on playing the Destiny 2 beta.
Though I know my PC probably won't be able to run it, I'd like to give it a crack.
Just need a very good graphics card, that works for my PC.
Thanks.
 
Are you ok with taking the side off of the computer to get the PSU info for us, if yes see below text and attachment;

The following checks require the computer case to be opened so take the following safety precautions 1st, disconnect any attached hardware such as the keyboard and printer etc, disconnect the power cord from the wall socket, press the case power button for 10 seconds or so to get rid of any residual charge in the system, remove the side of the case, check the PSU for any info that you may be able to see, this should be in front of you and there should be no reason for you to reach inside the case, the attachment below shows an example of the info that we need;

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Just need a very good graphics card, that works for my PC.
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Not meaning to put a damper on things but the budget is rather on the low side for a good gaming video card, ideally you want a 256-bit add on video card for gaming and videos, £100 will not get you one meaning that a 128-bit card will have to do which in turn means that you will need to lower the settings and unfortunately that you will not get the maximum benefits of the game.
 

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The PSU brand and model information is the one thing that the BIOS and programs such as Speccy cannot tell us.
 
WOW! Well in that case, I'm not comfortable with opening my PC, though I understand that is how I will insert my graphics card.
Is there any other way?
 
Sorry but no and like you say, you will need to open up the computer to fit any new add on video card, neither are difficult if you take your time and treat checking out the PSU like preparing to fit a new video card.

In case you are not aware and why we are checking, add on video cards are the most power hungry devices and any half decent video card requires at least a bronze efficiency rated 350W PSU to be able to function, to keep costs down companies such as Zoostorm and to name another Cyberpower use cheap, low powered PSUs to keep build costs down, your computer does not come with any add on video card already fitted but instead gets graphics from the CPU, this means that it does not presently need as good a PSU as when an add on video card is fitted and this is were they most often will use cheap, generic imported PSUs often as low as having only a 250W PSU, such a PSU or a junk 350W PSU wouldn`t power a decent card and would most likely fry one within the week.
 

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I did check around the WWW and what I found was conflicting, some say a 250W PSU and others say 350W and that any add on video card must be the low profile type, sadly the latter further reduces your options add on video card wise, some Q & As here regarding the computer and in particular the question asked by SammyG, will see what cards I can find and then get back to you.
 
Following on from the same topic, which sort of RAM is the best for my PC, for gaming, and could anyone give me some good links to them. Budget is not an issue here, I just don't know which type of RAM I need.

Thanks.
 
Sorry but got to be blunt here, you will be wasting your money by upgrading the RAM, you already have 8GB which is the sweet spot for Windows 64-bit and any program or game that requires any more than 8GB of RAM would also require a mid to high end video card which sadly your computer does not have.
 
How about a PSU, can I get a better one, to support my GPU?
Are they the same size?
Also, does the memory in a graphics card matter?
 
My PC has a FSP 250W PSU, model number FSP250-60HHN(85).

Can anyone point me to a better PSU, that is the same size, unless size doesn't matter.
Also if I get a PSU with a wattage too high, will it fry the components?
 
Too much wattage is better than not enough. The PSU only supplies what the components need, no more.

I would recommend a 750W PSU at minimum. This one is good enough to power any and all components you could need, and includes a dedicated PCI-E power adapter for cards that require one.
 
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