Adding a new graphic card 'Asus strix GTX 980 Ti oc'

devArt · Feb 4, 2016

hello world
i got a Hp workstation Z420 with the current config:

- Power supply: 600W
- Processus: Xeon E5 1620 3,6 GHz
- Ram: 16Go
- Graphic card: first slot: Nvidia Quadro k2000; second slot: Empty.

i want to add a new graphic card for gaming 'asus gtx 980 ti 6gb oc strix' or 'Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti G1 Gaming'... Can the power supply support all my components? even the Quadro k2000?

N3rdR4ge · Feb 4, 2016

you can't run a 980 ti with a quadro k2000. its one or the other.

SLI Requirements:
https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/469402/sli/faq-quot-will-these-two-cards-work-in-sli-quot-sli-what-works-with-what-/

Mike_144 · Feb 4, 2016

N3rdR4ge :

He can use it as a physx's Card. But it will have no benefit.

What is the name of the PSU brand etc.. What PC case are you using. The Asus strix is a "long" Card.

N3rdR4ge · Feb 4, 2016

thats true. he can use it as a physx card, but i don't think that is the intended purpose.

devArt · Feb 4, 2016

Thanks for the quick response.

- I have the same Hp workstation Z420 as this one in the link below.
http://www.added-dimension.co.uk/ExpertNotes/2012/HP/Desktops/WM434EA.htm
- about the UPS i have 'Delta Electronics' model 'DPS-600UB A' the same as this in this pdf i think.
http://www.plugloadsolutions.com/psu_reports/DELTA%20ELECTRONICS_DPS-600UB%20A_ECOS%202619_600W_Report.pdf

First let's forget about the Quadro k2000 2Gb. Is this UPS enough to run the others components (Asus GTX980 Ti , E5 Xeon 1620 3,6GHz , etc...)

The Quadro k2000 is realy helpfull for my work (modeling on 3ds max and working on detailed plans on autocad).I know i can't run them in SLI, but can I have two installed and switch between them or something?

Mike_144 · Feb 5, 2016

It's not a UPS - I sure dont hope so

You're PSU is a 600W which is the recommended PSU for a GTX 980 TI acc. to http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-980-ti/specifications

You will gain no benefits from keeping your old Card. It will only Draw more power from the socket and cost you more Money. The GTX 980TI is all you need.

Mike_144 · Feb 5, 2016

devArt :

We where talking about a dedicated physx Card. But I would not recommend it with a low tier graphic Card.

devArt · Feb 5, 2016

Mike_144 :

ok i'll not keep the old Card ... So my PSU*

is enough to run the ASUS strix 980ti (Max power: 378watts) , the Xeon E5 1620 3.6Ghz (Max Power: 180watts) and the others components?

Mike_144 · Feb 5, 2016

The rest of the components are not that taxing, so you're in the clear.

You could try to input your data in the calculator https://www.msi.com/power-supply-calculator

madmatt30 · Feb 5, 2016

In theory its got enough power - in the real world though its a multi rail unit & I'm fairly certain doesn't have 2x 8 pin PCI express connectors ( you will have to check)
Personally if spending all that money on a 980ti I'd replace the PSU as well.

devArt · Feb 7, 2016

madmatt30 :

nice remark ... yeah this PSU don't have 2x 8pin PCI express connectors , it got just 2x6 pin.. that means no GTX 980TI XD?
i can't buy another PSU i'll have 0 money in my wallet after buying this card

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madmatt30 · Feb 7, 2016

Yeah mate I think it HAS to be a PSU replacement for a 980ti to be safe - I honestly couldn't recommend using any kind of adapters as that Delta is a split rail unit - it would honestly be asking for trouble IMO.

Thought about a 970?? That'll run on that unit fine & is still a great gaming card.

N3rdR4ge · Feb 7, 2016

that psu would most likely be able to run the card, but im on board with what madmatt30 said above.

Tradesman1 · Feb 7, 2016

I would have doubts on the PSU - HP tends to use PSUs that are labeled at peak power, and you want continuous power, I'd guess that is less then 500 continuous

devArt · Feb 8, 2016

madmatt30 :

okay i give up from buying a gtx 980.
I just did a little search about the GTX 970 and i found those 3 good ones:
- Asus STRIX-GTX970-DC2OC-4GD5 have 1x 8pin pci-e
- Msi GTX 970 GAMING 4G have 1x 6pin and 1x 8pin pci-e
- Gigabyte GV-N970G1 GAMING-4GD have 1x6pin and 1x8pin pci-e

can one of them work on my workstation fine?

madmatt30 · Feb 8, 2016

devArt :

out of those the asus strix, your psu has 2 x6 pin connectors Im sure??
You will need a twin 6 pin to 8 pin connector which is absolutely fine to use ( be sure its a 2x 6 pin to single 8 pin) - you have split psu rails& one of these will do the job properly.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G28N4414

failing that there are a few models that do have 2x6 pin connections ,the zotac model springs to mind there.

devArt · Feb 8, 2016

Tradesman1 :

i guess 500 is not enough of course
- i have another Question. can the the board and PSU handle a custom GTX970 ?and if yes can i (next year maybe) change the PSU and add another GTX 970 SLI?

Thanks all for the responses.

N3rdR4ge · Feb 8, 2016

the board will be compatible.
the psu should be ok with any 970.

sli gtx 970 is pretty inferior to a single 980 ti. i'd say if you could afford a 980 ti originally, why wouldn't you want to just save another 60-80 bux to get a good quality psu? seems silly to me.

you should
1) bite the bullet and buy a 980 ti with a better psu
2) buy a standard, (non ti) 980 so you can afford a better psu now. if you want to add a second later buy a good 850w+. problem is you'll still be stuck with 4gb vram rather than 6gb on the ti version. sli does not add additional vram. your motherboard probably support sli.
UPDATE:
3) buy a good 650w+ psu and a single r9 390 with 8gb vram. solves the above problem. if you want to crossfire the r9 390 down the road, buy a good 1100w+ psu. your motherboard also probably won't support crossfire.

changing a motherboard would require the purchase of an operating system if it came on the workstation when you purchased it.

madmatt30 · Feb 8, 2016

N3rdR4ge :

I with nerd on the above in all honesty - Im not sure your board has the bandwidth to support a 970 sli setup in the future .

devArt · Feb 8, 2016

madmatt30 :

Thanks Man for the solution

.. even if i don't get how the pci-e work.

N3rdR4ge · Feb 8, 2016

madmatt30 :

good point, the board probably won't be able to handle sli or crossfire. forgot he is using an hp workstation since this is a few days old. updated that on my other post. thanks.

madmatt30 · Feb 8, 2016

devArt :

madmatt30 :

Thanks Man for the solution

.. even if i don't get how the pci-e work.

thats the wrong cable im recommending :-/ was on mobile before,what country are you in & where are you buying from??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NVIDIA-Dual-6-pin-to-8-pin-PCIe-Video-Card-POWER-CABLE-ORIGINAL-/281906819609?hash=item41a2f4b219:g:NKYAAOSwo6lWMZwp

thats the cable you want to run the strix 970

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