GPU Upgrade help

user13 · Aug 20, 2016

Hi,
I currently have a Nvidia Quadro K420 (1024 MB) GPU in my Dell T1700 motherboard (i7-4790) 3.60 GHz. I am running 2 monitor via the display ports. 1 monitor is connected to the GPU and the other to the mother board.

I was thinking about upgrading to a better GPU with 2 hdmi or display port outputs.

Any suggestions for a GPU with those outputs that will work with my mother board?

Thanks!

superninja12 · Aug 20, 2016

we need to know your power supply.

a gtx 1060 or rx 480 would be (if your psu allows) a great upgrade.

user13 · Aug 20, 2016

Power supply is rather weak. 290W

Would those still work?

superninja12 · Aug 20, 2016

no you need to upgrade that.

what case do you have and how much dollar can u spend max (or pound euro).

user13 · Aug 20, 2016

Yea, I was not looking to go to crazy since I will likely build a much better computer in the next 6 months.

Do you think I should just keep what I have in that case? Also should I just plug both monitors into the motherboard or using 1 on the GPU and 1 on the motherboard is fine?

superninja12 · Aug 20, 2016

1 int he gpu 1 in the motherboard or if possible both in the Gpu.

user13 · Aug 20, 2016

Thanks do you think I could work with EVGA GeForce GTX 950 with the current power supply?

user13 · Aug 21, 2016

Also if i bought a power supply like this would it fit and would I have any issue swapping it out?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1UH4R24230

superninja12 · Aug 21, 2016

user13 :

gtx 950 would be fine , and no you wouldn't have any issues swapping it out but get a good pwoersupply like this one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $58.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-21 06:39 EDT-0400

user13 · Aug 21, 2016

Cool thanks what is the difference between the 2?

superninja12 · Aug 21, 2016

the build quality, voltage stability and security from the seasonic is way better.

user13 · Aug 25, 2016

Hi so I got the PSU and I am not sure what cables I should hook up to the mother board. The old one had an 8 pin and 4 pin attached. I dont what to attach something wrong and burn it up

superninja12 · Aug 25, 2016

okey i will talk you through.

connect the 24 pin to the right side of the motherboard.
connect the 4 or 8 cpu pin ( probably 4) on the top left of the motherboard.
connect the sata cable to the hard drive
connect the 6pin vga cable to the gtx 950.

thats all

user13 · Aug 25, 2016

Okay so the 4 pin is connected to the top left, the 6 pin PCI is in the gtx.

However on the dell motherboard TI1700 there is no 24 pin only an 8 pin. Do in need to buy a converter for that?

Also the Sata power is attached to the mother board currently, should I change that?

user13 · Aug 25, 2016

Might need this I am thinking?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CJ2IXY6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

superninja12 · Aug 26, 2016

yes that would solve it.

user13 · Aug 26, 2016

Okay great, also for the sata power cables , should a I leave them comming from the MB or attach directly to PSU?

superninja12 · Aug 26, 2016

you need to plug 1 from the psu directly to the harddrive and if its correct there should be already 1 cable from the motherboard to the harddrive.

user13 · Aug 26, 2016

Yeah with the dell motherboard both cables are currently connected to the motherboad. Should I leave it like that or directly connect the power from the PSU?

Thanks!

superninja12 · Aug 26, 2016

1 cable shoul;d go from the harddrive to the motherboard the other cable cable from the harddrive should go to the psu.

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