Can my computer handle the GTX 760?

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
D

Darkinferno130

Honorable
Jul 11, 2013
17
0
10,520
I have a HP Envy and i'm looking to get a new GPU so I saved up for the GTX 760. Will my computer be able to handle that GPU? I also know I need a new PSU I will put all the info down.

Computer:http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03517380&lang=en&cc=us&taskId=101&contentType=SupportFAQ&prodSeriesId=5295996&prodTypeId=12454

GPU:http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperClocked-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2765-KR/dp/B00DHW4HXY/ref=pd_cp_pc_3/184-2497214-5413340

Im looking to get this: PSU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

Thanks in advanced for any response! :)
 
Solution
geofelt
Do not worry much about a graphics card failing due to heat. They do run hot, but are built to tolerate heat.
They might get noisy if heat is a problem and the cooling fan spins up.
If things get dangerously hot, the card will slow down to reduce heat, but will not fail.

The msi TF you linked has been overclocked about 1% higher than the evga superclocked.
That difference is only detectable with a synthetic benchmark.
Sort by date Sort by votes
geofelt

geofelt

Titan
Oct 9, 2006
54,380
4,185
174,240
I think you are good.
Since your case does not have great cooling, I might suggest a card with a direct exhaust cooler like this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130934
I prefer graphics cards with a reference type direct exhaust double slot cooler.

They get the heat directly out of the case.
Other coolers do a good job in an open test bed of getting heat off of the gpu chip.
But then they dump the heat back into the case where case cooling has th deal with it.

That heats up both the gpu AND the cpu.

Not good.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
H

HEXiT

Champion
Mar 13, 2011
10,957
13
51,965
chances are you will need a psu upgrade but other than that it should just plug in and work.
if you only have a dual core then i would say pick a lower end solution to make sure your system is balanced. its better to play games at slightly lower settings and have steady fps than have a massivley overpowered gfx solution that gives 250 fps but bounces down to 20 fps every 5 seconds due to a cpu bottleneck.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
D

Darkinferno130

Honorable
Jul 11, 2013
17
0
10,520


Oh ok I will keep that in mind but will the MSI GTX 760 have the same problem?
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
D

Darkinferno130

Honorable
Jul 11, 2013
17
0
10,520


I have the Intel I5 quad core so will it have any problems?
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
geofelt

geofelt

Titan
Oct 9, 2006
54,380
4,185
174,240

It depends on the model.
If you prefer MSI, here is a direct exhaust version:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127744&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Desktop+Graphics+Cards-_-N82E16814127744&gclid=CLPYnaHR-rgCFSdk7AodIx8A5w
Here is the fan type cooler version:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127745
It is factory overclocked by 7%
The evga unit I linked is factory overclocked by 10%. That is the same OC as the one you originally linked.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
D

Darkinferno130

Honorable
Jul 11, 2013
17
0
10,520


Oh ok so I'll get the card he recommended but will the card have less FPS and If it does can you recommend a good GPU around the same price
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
geofelt

geofelt

Titan
Oct 9, 2006
54,380
4,185
174,240
Do not worry much about a graphics card failing due to heat. They do run hot, but are built to tolerate heat.
They might get noisy if heat is a problem and the cooling fan spins up.
If things get dangerously hot, the card will slow down to reduce heat, but will not fail.

The msi TF you linked has been overclocked about 1% higher than the evga superclocked.
That difference is only detectable with a synthetic benchmark.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom