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I have found some very helpful information on this site, but can't quite find my exact answer. I apologize if it's answered anywhere and I just didn't find it.
I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card so it's VR headset ready. I have heard that the GTX 970 with blower style will work for some systems. Will it work with mine? Do I have to upgrade my power supply? Will it work at all or is there another option that's better? I have put all sorts information below following the forum's guidelines.
Approximate Purchase Date: March 12, 2013
Budget Range: Up to $600
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming - Graphics Editing - Internet
Are you buying a monitor: No (I already have a Nice monitor)
Parts to Upgrade: Graphics Card, Maybe the Power Supply, Maybe the Ram
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon
Location: Portland, Oregon
Parts Preferences: Nvidia gtx 970 if possible (I don't think anything better will work with the case) (also how do I tell if it's a blower style since I have heard those will work for the case better)
Overclocking: No interest (I don't want to burn my system out early)
SLI or Crossfire: Unknown
Your Monitor Resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080 at 240 Hz - LED Back-lit - 24" widescreen - Active 3D compatible - PlayStation 3d Display
Current PC Specs:
Alienware X51 Built To Order
Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz (8MB Cache) with Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
8GB (2 X 4GB) Dual Channel DDR3 up to 1600MHz
1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
1TB SATA 3Gb/s (7,200RPM) 32MB Cache
Windows 10 OS
Single Drive: 8X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
DW1506 Wireless-N WLAN Half Mini-Card
330W External Power supply
Concerns: I want the graphics card to fit into the case, be able to run VR Headsets, be able to cool properly, and make sure it works with my 330W external power supply.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I want my PC to be able to handle HTC's VR when it comes out.
I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card so it's VR headset ready. I have heard that the GTX 970 with blower style will work for some systems. Will it work with mine? Do I have to upgrade my power supply? Will it work at all or is there another option that's better? I have put all sorts information below following the forum's guidelines.
Approximate Purchase Date: March 12, 2013
Budget Range: Up to $600
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming - Graphics Editing - Internet
Are you buying a monitor: No (I already have a Nice monitor)
Parts to Upgrade: Graphics Card, Maybe the Power Supply, Maybe the Ram
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon
Location: Portland, Oregon
Parts Preferences: Nvidia gtx 970 if possible (I don't think anything better will work with the case) (also how do I tell if it's a blower style since I have heard those will work for the case better)
Overclocking: No interest (I don't want to burn my system out early)
SLI or Crossfire: Unknown
Your Monitor Resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080 at 240 Hz - LED Back-lit - 24" widescreen - Active 3D compatible - PlayStation 3d Display
Current PC Specs:
Alienware X51 Built To Order
Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz (8MB Cache) with Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
8GB (2 X 4GB) Dual Channel DDR3 up to 1600MHz
1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
1TB SATA 3Gb/s (7,200RPM) 32MB Cache
Windows 10 OS
Single Drive: 8X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
DW1506 Wireless-N WLAN Half Mini-Card
330W External Power supply
Concerns: I want the graphics card to fit into the case, be able to run VR Headsets, be able to cool properly, and make sure it works with my 330W external power supply.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I want my PC to be able to handle HTC's VR when it comes out.
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