GTX 760 with old ASUS P5K/EPU mobo

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elajydub

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I'm in the process of collecting parts for a new rig to replace my very old Core 2 Duo E2200/6GB DDR2-800/ASUS P5K/EPU Mobo/Geforce GT 520 machine but I'm still short the new cpu, mobo, and HDD. I'm going to wait until after xmas to pick up the last parts, partly because I don't have a lot of time to game or build the new system over the holidays and partly because I'm hoping to get the last few parts on some kind of after christmas special :)

I've got my new MSI GTX 760 OC already and am itching to put in the the old machine but before I do I thought I'd check with the community: Has anyone had any problems with new PCIe 3.0 cards with older motherboards? Of course the performance will be cpu/chipset bottlenecked but what I'm really worried about is damage to the video due to changing voltage specs or something. Is this justified or am I being too cautious?

My PS is a Xilence 580W which was new last year and has PCIe plugs so I should be good to go there, I'm just worried about the older mobo chipset damaging my GTX760.

Here's the mobo info fyi:
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P5KEPU/
 
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PCI-E wouldn't be a problem, cause they are backward/forward compatible. The MB or its slot or anything wouldn't damage your GPU so don't worry. But I don't trust your PSU. It could be some of trouble.
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Anything in particular about the PSU that is suspicious? The brand or the wattage or...?
Thanks!

 
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Both the brand and wattage and clean supply of current. With a cheap/no brand PSU you can have these troubles :

•bad 3D performance
•crashing games
•spontaneous reset or imminent shutdown of the PC
•freezing during gameplay
•PSU overload can cause it to break down
 
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I looked it up and you're right; Xilence does have a bad rep. I think I'll chance it and just use the card now in my old system with the Xilence now (since none of the issues you mentioned are likely to cause permanent damage to the GPU) and buy a new PSU for the new system when I get the other parts. I wanted to get a 750W anyway since I'm planning to SLI in about a year or so when 760's come down in price. Next time I'll be sure to grab a reputable brand like Corsair, be quiet! etc
Thanks for the advice
 
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elajydub

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I looked it up and you're right; Xilence does have a bad rep. I think I'll chance it and just use the card now in my old system with the Xilence now (since none of the issues you mentioned are likely to cause permanent damage to the GPU) and buy a new PSU for the new system when I get the other parts. I wanted to get a 750W anyway since I'm planning to SLI in about a year or so when 760's come down in price. Next time I'll be sure to grab a reputable brand like Corsair, be quiet! etc
Thanks for the advice
 
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Yes, it might not do a permanent damage, I am not trying to scare you but I have seen when a cheap PSU die it takes out other components with it too. So be careful and replace it ASAP.

And XFX, Corsair, SeaSonic, are amongst the best. And don't ever think of Be Quite PSU's they are another bad quality PSU's. Good luck.
 
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Update: I tried to put the new card in my old system last night but for some reason one of the 6pin PCIe PSU connectors would not seat fully; it would go about halfway and go no further on either of the 6pin connectors on the card. The 2pin connector attached (to make it eight pin) fit fine. The other 6pin fit fine in both card sockets as did a 6pin connector from another PSU I have (its only 450W and has only one 6pin PCIe so it wont work for my 760). So seems like I have a defective connector on the PSU. Next time I definitely won't buy Xilence! I didn't want to try and force it onto the card so I just took the card out and put in my old one. I guess I'll just have to be patient and wait for the rest of the parts for my new system!
 
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