Combining parts, making a computer

VGM8Richard

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So I need new parts, and have figured out which to buy.
However I need to be 100% sure they'll work together with what I already have, since I can't afford to replace those items.

So I'd like to ask ya'll, if there will be any conflicts. Think of ports, assemblage, drivers, just flat out issues, anything you can think of.

My current PC:

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
Intel Core i7 920 @ 2.67GHz
8.00GB Triple-Channel DDR3 @ 534MHz
MSI MSI X58 PLATINUM(MS-7522) (CPU 1)
Philips 220BW (1680x1050@60Hz)
Philips 225B (1680x1050@60Hz)
2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 (Elitegroup) (normally gtx 560 TI)
596GB Western Digital WDC WD6400AACS-00G8B1 ATA Device (SATA)
931GB Western Digital WDC WD10EZEX-00BN5A0 ATA Device (ATA)
74GB INTEL SSDSA2M080G2GC ATA Device (SSD)

New parts:
NZXT S340 Elite
GTX 1060 6GB

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Will my displays still work since they're super old?
Will my 1060 fit properly on the old mobo?
Any other conflicts?

 
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yah you're following everything.

seen adapters around $10 or so that work but of course they go higher. so yah maybe $30 more for 2 adapters. the dvi-a may be the more expensive one as it is not as compatible as the others if i recall right. but yah the power supply is plenty good enough for a 1060, no worry there. only consideration is the possible need for the adapters.

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only issue would be the old monitors. so long as you have dual link dvi or better you're ok. otherwise any convertor used will have to be an "active" one. the new gpu no longer outputs an analog signal so vga and single link dvi yield "no signal" when connected through a normal adapter.

you're dvi-i may be ok depending on the card. look close at the outputs and be sure it has the same one you have. a single links is unlikely to be there and will probably need an active adapter. they look like this so you can see what's on your monitor now.

dvi_connector_types.gif


here is a list of all the cards available with links to product pages so you can see what outputs they have.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3047729/nvidia-geforce-gtx-1000-series-megathread-faq-resources.html#17902600
 

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Thanks for the thorough reaction!
I have 1x DVI-A (MSI thingy attached to a VGA from my screen to work on my computer)
The other is DVI-D (Single Link) I believe, the dash is on the other side but I don't think that matters.

To be completely honest, the link you posted is incredibly detailed and that's great, but it's Greek to me.
 

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the dvi-d dual link is the standard for the pascal cards. you will most likely need an active adapter to go from single link to dual link. the connection will work and the cable will plug in no problem. should even work since it is still a digital signal. i'd give it a shot but keep the active adapter in the back of your mind in case you get no signal errors.

all the info from the link is what folks tend to want to know about a card. extra power connections, number of power phases, dimensions, clock speeds and so on. the list just makes it easier to compare models. overall, they all perform nearly identical so the "best" one is the one that fits your budget, case and looks good to you. no reason to spend extra on the expensive cards when they net barely 1-2 more fps.

with the 1060, reference is a 6-pin power connection but some use an extra 6 or 8 pin. good to know what your psu can handle before buying.
 

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I see! I have been informed on purchase that the Be Quiet 500w would be enough for a 1060 6gb because newer cards also use less in general, on that knowledge I went with a 500w. The case will be the elite s340 nzxt because I'm finally investing some in room and airflow.

If I can still use both monitors and worst case scenario just need a plug for say 10-30 bucks, then that's totally doable!
I just can't really go without my second monitor, having to give that up is a price to great to pay and I can't afford newer ones, especially not two.

I hope I understood that correctly.
 

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yah you're following everything.

seen adapters around $10 or so that work but of course they go higher. so yah maybe $30 more for 2 adapters. the dvi-a may be the more expensive one as it is not as compatible as the others if i recall right. but yah the power supply is plenty good enough for a 1060, no worry there. only consideration is the possible need for the adapters.
 
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Thank you for your input!
 

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I hope I won't need to, parts are ordered. I will not hesitate however if the need arises. :)