MSI GTX 970 (PCI Express 3.0 card) with my AUS MAXIMUS IV EXTREME (pci express 2.0 mobo)??

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obrien1cj

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Hello everyone,

I currently have the EVGA GTX 570 and unfortunately it has started to crash during games, giving me the bluescreen of death. I am looking into purchasing the MSI GTX 970 as a replacement. Just need to know, will it work with my current components?

Mainly my question is with the motherboard. It states it has only PCI Express 2.0 slots, yet the card I am looking at is PCI Express 3.0. Compatible?
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 2.0 x16
4 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (single @x16, dual @x8, triple @x8, x16, x16 )
PCI Express x4
1 x PCI Express x4
PCI Express x1
1 x PCI Express x1
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This is the card I would like to get, and then below is my current setup. Any other build suggestions are welcome.

Prospective New Card:
MSI GeForce GTX 970 GTX 970 GAMING 4G 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support G-SYNC Support Video Card


Current Build:
--Video Card:
EVGA 025-P3-1579-AR GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) HD 2560MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

--Processor:
Intel Core i7-2700K Sandy Bridge Quad-Core 3.5GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 95W BX80623i72700K Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000

--Motherboard:
ASUS MAXIMUS IV EXTREME (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard

--Power Supply:
Rosewill LIGHTNING-1000 Continuous 1000W & 50 Degree C Power Supply

--RAM:
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9Q-16GBRL

--Case (I'm pretty sure it'll fit?)
Cooler Master HAF X - High Air Flow Full Tower Computer Case with Windowed Side Panel and USB 3.0 Ports


There we have it! Is it compatible? Do you think its a good choice? Any other parts I should upgrade? Thanks a bunch for your input =)

Also, I had someone build it for me originally, what's the best way to uninstall my current card and install a new one? Will I need a regular computer monitor to first set up the new card since i'm currently using HDMI to my TV? I remember when I first had it build I had to bring it back and have them use a regular computer monitor to change my card settings to HDMI or something, will that happen with the new one or should it read the HDMI automatically?

Silly questions probably, but I would appreciate your input!

Chris
 
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unknownofprob
PCI-E is backwards compatible so it will work. As per the difference, it's barely noticeable.

Uninstalling a graphics card -

Put the case on it's side first, makes it easier. Install the GPU in the existing X16 slot as well.

1) take off side case panel

2) Take out the graphics cards power connectors

3) unscrew the screws holding the GPU to the rear brackets

4) Push down on the white lever so it releases the card

5) pull out the graphics card with a little force, though not too much. if it feels tight and doesn't move then check you didn't miss a screw and/or check to see if the lever is completely down.

6) done removing.

Installing the graphics card:

1) have white lever left open (pushed down)

2) line up GPU's PCI-E...
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PCI-E is backwards compatible so it will work. As per the difference, it's barely noticeable.

Uninstalling a graphics card -

Put the case on it's side first, makes it easier. Install the GPU in the existing X16 slot as well.

1) take off side case panel

2) Take out the graphics cards power connectors

3) unscrew the screws holding the GPU to the rear brackets

4) Push down on the white lever so it releases the card

5) pull out the graphics card with a little force, though not too much. if it feels tight and doesn't move then check you didn't miss a screw and/or check to see if the lever is completely down.

6) done removing.

Installing the graphics card:

1) have white lever left open (pushed down)

2) line up GPU's PCI-E connector with the slot and metal backing with rear brackets that the card slots into

3) push the card into the slot until you see the white lever click up

4) get the screws you previously removed and place them where they were before on the rear brackets

5) install appropriate power connectors.

6) put side panel back on

7) done


You also don't need a monitor to setup your PC, the TV if currently working, will still work. New GPU's have basic drivers already which will enable a display, just install the appropriate drivers after the installation.

Excellent choice on upgrade, and no other suggestions from me.

Everything will also work and fit as well, having owned a HAF X prior, it's big enough and epic enough to house the GTX 970. think thats everything :p
 
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