GPU Upgrade Question
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x1Karnage
October 10, 2014 4:10:57 AM
Hello.
I have a question about GPU upgrade for my HP Pavilion Elite e9290f desktop
thinking about upgrading my ancient
GTX 260 to a GTX 660 Ti (Going to leave the 260 in with the 660 Ti but what difference does it make?) since all the new games nowadays uses the DX11
Will this upgrade go nice and smooth?
Do I need anything other than the GPU itself?
Thanks in advance
here is the mobo
Motherboard
IPMTB-TK (Truckee)
Manufacturer: Pegatron
Form factor: microATX - 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)
Chipset: Intel X58 Express
Memory sockets: 6 x DDR3
Front side bus speeds: 4.8 GT/s QPI
Processor socket: LGA1366
Expansion Slots:
1 PCI Express x1 slot
1 PCI Express x4 slot
I have a question about GPU upgrade for my HP Pavilion Elite e9290f desktop
thinking about upgrading my ancient
GTX 260 to a GTX 660 Ti (Going to leave the 260 in with the 660 Ti but what difference does it make?) since all the new games nowadays uses the DX11
Will this upgrade go nice and smooth?
Do I need anything other than the GPU itself?
Thanks in advance
here is the mobo
Motherboard
IPMTB-TK (Truckee)
Manufacturer: Pegatron
Form factor: microATX - 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)
Chipset: Intel X58 Express
Memory sockets: 6 x DDR3
Front side bus speeds: 4.8 GT/s QPI
Processor socket: LGA1366
Expansion Slots:
1 PCI Express x1 slot
1 PCI Express x4 slot
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niko24
October 10, 2014 4:13:18 AM
x1Karnage
October 10, 2014 4:37:13 AM
Found a 660 Ti, it was either this or the 750 Ti but I heard 660 Ti was better.
I'm looking for the best bang for the buck without upgrading the PSU or any of that hassle money ain't a problem for me, just trying to be efficient and not waste any time. I don't think I need a GPU that is worth more than $300 not that big of a PC person since I own both next gen consoles there is no need really.
I'm looking for the best bang for the buck without upgrading the PSU or any of that hassle money ain't a problem for me, just trying to be efficient and not waste any time. I don't think I need a GPU that is worth more than $300 not that big of a PC person since I own both next gen consoles there is no need really.
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One if your going to put a newer gpu in your already system you need to be sure the power supply will handle it from what I known in the past most these systems have a 300 ish watt power supply and that will not be enough to power your system and gpu.
Yes the R 280 x / or 280 would be a very good upgrade to your system.
Yes the R 280 x / or 280 would be a very good upgrade to your system.
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x1Karnage
October 10, 2014 4:41:50 AM
x1Karnage
October 10, 2014 4:42:46 AM
niko24
October 10, 2014 4:48:28 AM
x1Karnage
October 10, 2014 4:52:42 AM
niko24
October 10, 2014 4:57:20 AM
x1Karnage
October 10, 2014 4:58:40 AM
niko24
October 10, 2014 5:00:19 AM
The PSU inside branded PCs are mostly crappy.
I would really recommend that you upgrade the GPU too for 660Ti.
Running 660Ti on 460W stock PSU will force your PSU to run very often to permanently near 100% load (perhaps even a bit overloaded). Even if it says that you need only 450W, 450W to 460W is almost 100%.
Running near full load or a bit over is ok for a short time (also depends on the PSU quality)...but....
The PSU and/or your entire rig will fall apart in no time, if you try to run it like that again and again.
I would really really recommend that you upgrade the PSU too.
I would really recommend that you upgrade the GPU too for 660Ti.
Running 660Ti on 460W stock PSU will force your PSU to run very often to permanently near 100% load (perhaps even a bit overloaded). Even if it says that you need only 450W, 450W to 460W is almost 100%.
Running near full load or a bit over is ok for a short time (also depends on the PSU quality)...but....
The PSU and/or your entire rig will fall apart in no time, if you try to run it like that again and again.
I would really really recommend that you upgrade the PSU too.
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x1Karnage
October 10, 2014 5:07:28 AM
GTX750Ti needs much less power.
If you wanna keep the PSU, 750Ti should be the better choice.
750Ti consumes about 15W less on idle and about 48W less on full load.
It is a huge difference for the PSU.
http://www.ocaholic.ch/modules/smartsection/item.php?it...
If you wanna keep the PSU, 750Ti should be the better choice.
750Ti consumes about 15W less on idle and about 48W less on full load.
It is a huge difference for the PSU.
http://www.ocaholic.ch/modules/smartsection/item.php?it...
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x1Karnage
October 10, 2014 5:26:04 AM
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