Need help with GPU Replacement.

CAXAIrEIVAX · Dec 26, 2015

See, I have this build:
MOBA: DH87MC
GPU: i7-4770
RAM: Kingston 2x4
SSD: 1TB Seagate
GPU: HD Radeon 7850 2GB
I want to replace the GPU with a 980 Ti. Is there going to be a problem whatsoever? My case is a NZXT Guardian 921 and my current GPU barely fits in. So, can my case and my build in general handle a 980 Ti?

Signalll · Dec 26, 2015

CAXAIrEIVAX :

BIG upgrade there. I don't see any bottlenecks there, your CPU is fine and your mobo can give enough bandwidth. I'd fire away if your set on that card!
Merry Christmas,
Signal

jetfighter545 · Dec 26, 2015

Your case has a GPU clearance of 26.5cm, but the 980Ti is 26.6cm long. I'm not sure if it's worth it, but if you are familiar with the metric system you'll know that a mm isn't much at all. You might be able to squeeze it in maybe.

jetfighter545 · Dec 26, 2015

Signall was a bit hasty to get the answer right.

CAXAIrEIVAX · Dec 26, 2015

Yeah, I'm pretty familiar with it. Alright, so it fits in, but it won't bottleneck right? Signall says it won't.

jetfighter545 · Dec 26, 2015

No it won't bottleneck. But you do want to be 100% sure it fits in. It's an expensive card. Try measuring it or something.

CAXAIrEIVAX · Dec 26, 2015

My current GPU is tight already and it works just fine. Unfortunately I can't measure it, my PC is in Mexico and well...I am in the US right know, hoping to get the 980 Ti at a good price. By the way, NVIDIA's specs on the 980Ti mention a ''dual-width'' what does that mean?

jetfighter545 · Dec 26, 2015

It means that the card takes up 2 expansion openings, but only one PCIe X16 slot. I think your current GPU does this as well.

CAXAIrEIVAX · Dec 26, 2015

jetfighter545 :

Ah, yes, it does. Alright, it seems like everything should go fine with this GPU.

maxalge · Dec 26, 2015

CAXAIrEIVAX :

make sure your power supply has the right amount of pcie connectors and has enough power for the 980 ti

CAXAIrEIVAX · Dec 26, 2015

maxalge :

CAXAIrEIVAX :

make sure your power supply has the right amount of pcie connectors and has enough power for the 980 ti

It seems to use one 8 pin and one 6 pin. My PSU can handle it. Didn't think of that though, thanks.

Signalll · Dec 26, 2015

jetfighter545 :

Where did you find this? On the NZXT Site is says the following: GPU CLEARANCE - 267mm or 26.7cm...
Link: http://support.nzxt.com/hc/en-us/articles/202798500-What-Can-I-Fit-Into-An-Guardian-921-

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