Can my computer's graphics card be updated?

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Hey, I got an alienware computer resembling this one

https://www.amazon.com/Alienware-AX51R3-6310BLK-Desktop-i7-6700-Processor/dp/B01F3R9GXG/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1481297012&sr=8-10&keywords=alienware+computer

a few years back and I am wondering if I am able to put a GTX 1060 in it. Current stats:

Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60 GHz
Ram: 8 Gb
64 bit operating system
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960

I am looking to play beefier games on beefier settings than I am now and want to know what the best option is for a system update along those lines.

Thanks!
 
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I'm pretty sure you will be fine, I would just double check that the GTX 960 in there uses a standard 6 or 8 pin connection(s). Then make sure what you get has the same connection. This is important because the power draw is different (150w for 8 pin vs 75w for 6)
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I don't actually known the power supply stats and don't have the ability to get in there to check before this afternoon, but I will as soon as possible. Do you happen to know what a recommended PSU for the 1060 is?
 
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If that computer can handle a GTX 960 it can handle a GTX 1060, power wise. It has a proprietary PSU for its case, there is no brand info or anything. But the 960 is less efficient than the 1060 power wise, hence my assertion, you have nothing to worry about there.

That said its a slim line case so you need to make sure that they did not use a specialized card in there, in which case a normal GTX 1060 simply won't physically fit in the case. You are going to need to open the case up and see what is in there. Post a picture if you are unsure of what you are looking at. From the pics I can see online, I am reasonably sure a fullsize card is stuffed in there, but its still worth checking.
 
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When I get home from Christmas shopping this afternoon I will be sure to snap and post a shot of the interior. I've never actually had cause to open this thing up before, though I'm not a stranger to computer modifications from previous computers. Should be exciting.

 
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It should be on a removeable bracket on the bottom, if you can remove the whole deal to be sure of both the card size and then check the PSU connection (maybe take a pic of that too), then you should measure the length of the card just in case.

Like I said 99% sure it should fit and work, but always worth double checking before buying, for example, there are different length cards out there, so maybe most fit, but a couple won't.
 
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I can post pictures later if you like but the current card, the 960, pretty much takes up the bottom half of the computer and I'm very certain it will fit just about anything else. Only remaining potential issue is the power supply (which I'm going to admit to not remember to look at), but if the 960 is not a very efficient piece and the 1060 is relatively more efficient, probably won't be an issue.

Thanks guys
 
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I'm pretty sure you will be fine, I would just double check that the GTX 960 in there uses a standard 6 or 8 pin connection(s). Then make sure what you get has the same connection. This is important because the power draw is different (150w for 8 pin vs 75w for 6)
 
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