Graphic card & Motherboard compatibility

Mogs · Mar 27, 2014

Hello,

I am thinking of buying a new graphics card, and I have decided that I would like to buy this graphics card : http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8297774&CatId=7387, but I do not know if it is compatible with my current motherboard (ASRock 970 Extreme3). It will be great if you are able to tell me if it is compatible or not.

Thank you.

Ahmadjon · Mar 27, 2014

Could you write down your graphics card model or link in other site?
Also what CPU and PSU do you have?

paitjsu sadff · Mar 27, 2014

the compatibility problem will never be with the motherboard has thay always have a pcie16x slot nowadays, but the question is more does your powersupply is powerful enough to handle a GTX760 (required brand and wattage here please) and also the size of your case, these cards are pretty big if you have a small tiny little case it might not fit...also if you have a well ventilated gamer case i would recommand not to get a blower style cooler card, but more something with a design like this one : http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8297773&CatId=7387 the card will run much cooler and be much more happy in your system...

your motherboard suggest you at least got a 4core AMD cpu so that should be fine with that card...what is your CPU just for curiosity? FX-6300?

Mogs · Mar 29, 2014

Well my power supply is 230V, which I have no problem with upgrading, but what power supply works best with the GTX 760?

My CPU is; AMD FX-6100 Six core processor (3.3GHz)

Ahmadjon · Mar 29, 2014

Mogs :

For single GTX-760 you need 500W or greater PSU with 30amps on a 12v rail

Mogs · Mar 29, 2014

Could you recommend a power supply that would work with the GTX 760?

Ahmadjon · Mar 29, 2014

Mogs :

Of course

I saw Seasonic 620W semi-modular for 56$ only get it if you can, Seasonic is #1 when it comes to PSU's!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($56.51 @ Newegg)
Total: $56.51
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-29 11:47 EDT-0400)

Or if you have tight budget than XFX 550W

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.99 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $50.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-29 11:51 EDT-0400)

Don't get lower than that! Otherwise you might have similar issue!
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/26/exploding_computer_vs_reg_reader/

Mogs · Mar 29, 2014

Thanks so much for your replies!

I still have one final concern, when getting the new graphics card will I have to rewire the entirety on my PC?

paitjsu sadff · Mar 29, 2014

absolutely not...all you have to do is plug the new card in the system, boot in windows and download and install the latest nvidia drivers and then reboot. should be pretty easy, good luck and have fun

paitjsu sadff · Mar 29, 2014

oh im sry you mean for your powersupply then yes you will have to rewire everythin to the new powersuplly..should take you about an hour or so..if youre not used to do tha i suggest you take pictures before unplugging everything

Mogs · Mar 29, 2014

Thanks

Ahmadjon · Mar 30, 2014

Mogs :

You have to unplug all cables and take out your old PSU then install new PSU and plug all cables, I think you don't have to make pictures because cables are different and its impossible to plug in wrong way.
Once you've installed GPU, run your system, download and install latest driver for your GPU.
Good Luck!

paitjsu sadff · Mar 30, 2014

Ahmadjon :

i thought i already had that covered for him, but yes taking a picture for a novice is always a good recomandation because sometimes they forget to plug something (USUALY THE 8 PIN POWER FOR THE CPU!!!!) and having a picture taken to see the correct wiring of a computer is quite useful when the PC no longer works

Ahmadjon · Mar 30, 2014

You covered but almost all modern PSU's have marks on cables and it pretty difficult to connect CPU marked 8pin cable in wrong way.
When I bought my PC I also didn't know which non marked cables I have to connect but it's really simple and difficult plug in wrong way (IMHO)

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