Is my motherboard good enough?

gamerG30 · Jul 27, 2016

Hi Guys,
I am not a good computer specification guy... That's why I am here asking for your help. I love playing games.

I am going to buy either one of this two graphics/video card this week.

STRIX-GTX960-DC2OC-4GD5
https://www.asus.com/ph/Graphics-Cards/STRIXGTX960DC2OC4GD5/
or
ZT-90308-10M
https://www.zotac.com/us/product/graphics_card/gtx-960-4gb

I just wanna know if this motherboard of mine can handle either the two of those cards?

GA-F2A78M-HD2 - Gigabyte
http://www.gigabyte.ph/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4909#ov

Thanks in advance guys.

Btw

This is my full PC specification.

Processor: AMD A8-7600 Radeon R7, 10 Compute Cores 4c +6G, 8.0GB RAM, AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
Motherboard: Gigabyte F2A78M-HD2 Micro ATX Socket FM2
Memory: Kingston Hyper X 8GB DDR-3 1866MHz Fury Red Memory
Graphics Card:
Storage: Seagate 500GB Barracuda 16MB 7200RPM 3.5" SATA Hard Disk
Case and Power Supply: Power Logic V6 Black Mid-sized Tower Casing w/ 700W PSU

CTurbo · Jul 27, 2016

Yes your motherboard can handle those cards, but what about your cpu and psu?

gamerG30 · Jul 27, 2016

CTurbo :

This is my full PC specification sir.
Do you think it can handle the graphics card I want?

Processor: AMD A8-7600 Radeon R7, 10 Compute Cores 4c +6G, 8.0GB RAM, AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
Motherboard: Gigabyte F2A78M-HD2 Micro ATX Socket FM2
Memory: Kingston Hyper X 8GB DDR-3 1866MHz Fury Red Memory
Graphics Card:
Storage: Seagate 500GB Barracuda 16MB 7200RPM 3.5" SATA Hard Disk
Case and Power Supply: Power Logic V6 Black Mid-sized Tower Casing w/ 700W PSU

CTurbo · Jul 27, 2016

Your cpu is a little weak but it would work.

I would be more worried about your psu. You're very likely going to have to replace it sooner than later.

gamerG30 · Jul 27, 2016

CTurbo :

What PSU should I buy? This is what I have right now.

CTurbo · Jul 27, 2016

The Seasonic S12II 520w bronze is the cheapest GOOD psu right now

gamerG30 · Jul 27, 2016

CTurbo :

I'll note that.

but do you really think that I should replace my current Power Supply Unit sir?

I hope you will still answer me.

CTurbo · Jul 27, 2016

I'm pretty confident that your current psu will die on you after a short while under the stress of a video card.

You could always use it until it dies. Then upgrade.

gamerG30 · Jul 27, 2016

CTurbo :

Now,I am pretty sure to change my PSU. I trust your words sir.

One last thing sir... Besides on the first one you recommended.

Can you please give me at least 3 to 5 more PSUs that I should be looking for to buy just for instance that the other is not available. I also hope it is available in the Philippines.

CTurbo · Jul 27, 2016

Any psu by Seasonic, XFX, Antec, Super Flower, or EVGA's B2, G2, or GS series would be fine.

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