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This days i'm going to buy new graphics card Asus Strix GTX 960 DCII OC 2G so my question is that compatable with my PC :

CPU: Pentium Dual-Core CPU E5700 @ 3.00 Ghz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Mobo: Asus P5G41T-M LX
PSU: Be quiet! Straight Power E10 700W CM

i know my mobo and cpu are too old but i'm going to change them later this year first i'm going to start with gpu if it is possible

Thank you for the answers
 
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Any system will support any graphics card if these requirements are met:
1- The MOBO must have atleast 1 16x slot.If you have 2 GPU you'll need 2 16x slots.
2-The Case must have enough room.If your case is one of those old silver coloured , stainless steel cases, chanses are you'll not have enough room for the latest graphics cards.And some Hard Drive slots may not be usable.
3-The PSU must have enough power connectors, along with enough power.
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If your motherboard is gen 2 or gen 3, and you have pcie 6pin connectors for your gpu from your psu, you should be fine. Just but the gpu in the top pcie slot of your mobo, the dark blue one.
 
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Any system will support any graphics card if these requirements are met:
1- The MOBO must have atleast 1 16x slot.If you have 2 GPU you'll need 2 16x slots.
2-The Case must have enough room.If your case is one of those old silver coloured , stainless steel cases, chanses are you'll not have enough room for the latest graphics cards.And some Hard Drive slots may not be usable.
3-The PSU must have enough power connectors, along with enough power.
 
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I don't know if my mobo is gen 2 or 3 where can i see that ? I got 6+2 Pin connector on my PSU is it ok with that the 2 pins will be free ?
 
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My mobo got 1 PCIe x16 just like the gpu's just the gpu got PCIe 3.0 x16 and my mobo i guess is PCIe 1.1 x16 , i got big case i don' know from what manufacturer but it is big case , and last my PSU is 700 W it can supports SLI even so is it good ? I just don't want to fire it the first day thats all :D
 
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Yes, the SPU is a good brand.The GTX 960 uses 120W, so you can get 2 GPUs in SLI without problems. But does your MOBO have 2 16x slots? Because you'll need them for SLI.
 
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No don't have but i will change the mobo and the cpu before the new year comes so for now i think it is ok
 
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If you're going to be getting a new MOBO with 2 or more 16x slots then you'll be grand! (If you didn't know "Grand" is something irish people say as "You're set!"). Oh btw if you need MOBO suggestions, just let me know. ;)
 
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