Will this graphics card be compatible with my current build

The2inchwonder · Feb 23, 2015

Here are my specs:
CPU: AMD FX 6350 6 core processor
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46
RAM: Ballistix Crucial 2x4GB DDR3
Power Supply: Coolmax 140mm blue led fan 750W
Graphics Card: Zotac Nvidia Geforce GTX 560ti 1gb

I'm looking to invest in a GTX 970 and im wondering if my computer will be able to run it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Thanks!

Epsilon_0EVP · Feb 23, 2015

All graphics cards today connect with a PCIe connector, and there isn't any software locking out or anything. Any GTX 970 you choose should be compatible with your motherboard.

It's more important to check that you PSU can handle the load. However, the 560 Ti actually has about the same TDP as the 970, so if the 560 Ti works the 970 will probably work as well.

The2inchwonder · Feb 23, 2015

Yeah that's what I was wondering. I didn't want to buy it and have my psu blow out. How can I check to see the TDP?

Epsilon_0EVP · Feb 23, 2015

The2inchwonder :

I usually Google the card in question. The 560 Ti has a max power draw of 170W (or 190W if you have the special edition) according to Nvidia's specs. And the 970 has a TDP of 145W by its specs sheet.

tiny voices · Feb 23, 2015

500w is more than enough for this system, but you PSU is not good quality. I would replace it.

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