Can I upgrade from a 7770 to a 7870 ?

Shotingxtar · Nov 27, 2013

My PC specs :
Operating System
Windows 8.1 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 3770 @ 3.40GHz
Ivy Bridge 22nm Technology
RAM
12.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 1340MHz (11-11-11-28)
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0NW73C (CPU 1)
Graphics
DELL IN2030M (1600x900@60Hz)
2048MB ATI AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series (Dell)
Storage
1863GB ST2000DM001-1CH (RAID)
Optical Drives
HL-DT-ST DVDRWBD CH20N
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio
Power Supply
460w (I think)

Let me know If I need to add or specify something

tenaciousk · Nov 27, 2013

all your specs seem ok for a upgrade. your going to want to find out the exact make and model of your power supply though. And make sure it has the right connectors. you may want to think about purchasing a better power supply.

cookybiscuit · Nov 27, 2013

You'll probably need a new PSU, 460w doesn't provide any information that can be used to determine if it can or cant power it, if you read off the specs (on a label on the side of it) and see if it has the cables for it (I think a 7870 takes two 6 pin connectors). Other than that, good to go.

markwp · Nov 27, 2013

It should be a direct drop in. Both cards use a single 6pin and both cards "require" a 500w psu. Dell psu's are generally pretty good, but you would be pushing the limit with a 7870 as it draws an additional 90w over the 7770. The wise thing to do would be to upgrade the psu also to a solid 600w Corsair or XFX.

Mark

Shotingxtar · Nov 27, 2013

Thanks guys!

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