Will a GTX 1070 overheat in my PC? HELP!

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Hi.

I have an Alienware X51 R3 that has a GTX 960. I want to buy a HTC Vive, but it requires a GTX 970 or better.

I am thinking of removing the GTX 960 and swapping it for a GTX 1070, the new NVIDIA GPU. Problem is: The X51 is a small form factor, so will it handle the 1070 fine or will it overheat?

If it does overheat, do I need to get better cooling? PSU? The cheaper GTX 1060? Can I remove the GTX 960 and put the 1070 on an external GPU housing, like the Alienware Graphics Amplifier?

Please help.

 
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Not sure if there is enough airflow in that PC for a 1070. It would probably work since the 960 is 120w and the 1070 is 150w.... but not sure. I think I would wait until more customized versions of this card with better coolers is available before I would try it.

However there is a bigger issus. If you have the default power supply (330watt) it is not going to be enough for a 1070. The recommended size is 500w and it requires an 8pin connector. You might be able to get an adapter for the connector if you need one.

 
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Ok. I can get a 500w PSU for 40 dollars and buy some adapters too, but will I have to deal with this many part swaps if I get the GTX 1060 or put the 1070 in an external GPU housing? What's the best thing to do?
 
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I've never used an external GPU housing, so I have no idea how well (or not) they work. There is going to be some loss if you are using a USB type C connector (I didn't think your PC had one).

No one knows for sure what the 1060 will need as it is not released yet. It might come in at lower power requirements, it might not require external power, it might run cooler, or it might not be any of these things and only be cheaper. Wait a few months and you'll know for sure. I'll guess and say it will need at least a 6pin power connector and will recommend a 500w PSU and be slightly easier to cool.

This is not a lot of parts swaps. Your PSU is the only part being swapped to get up to snuff. The adapter for power to the video card is only needed if there is no 8pin connector in your computer. There might be, check it and see.

When evaluating your PSU, make sure you get a good one. Read some reviews.
 
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