Can I get a new Graphics Card

jackchap · Jan 25, 2017

Hi,
I know this may seem like a silly question but I want to get a dedicated graphics card (Nvidia Geforce GTX 1070) but I currently have an integrated graphics card. Can I still install the graphics card without needing anything else or do I have to buy a new motherboard etc. to install it. If I do how much extra will I have to pay. Here are my PC specs:

http://prnt.sc/e08hg7
http://prnt.sc/e08gy5

Any help is greatly appreciated
Thanks.

RylieDetchon · Jan 25, 2017

Do you know what motherboard and power supply you have?

As of what I can tell you so far, your CPU is good enough to run the 1070. You may experience a tiny bottleneck, but it is very rare.

Jqckkk · Jan 25, 2017

Your CPU will work with a GTX 1070 but what is your current mobo and power supply?

jackchap · Jan 26, 2017

Is there any way of me checking my motherboard and power supply without me having to take the case off? I mean I don't mind if I have to but I really can't bothered to. Thanks for the reply

RylieDetchon · Jan 26, 2017

Is it a custom built or a pre built? If it's a prebuilt, can you give me the model please?

Epicness937 · Jan 26, 2017

if its a pre built there is a 99% chance you cant check the psu its bad and that cpu however is perfectly find for a 1070 or a 1080 if you wanted

but you need to also make sure your case is large enough with enough airflow to handle the new gpu too also whats your old gpu?

jackchap · Jan 26, 2017

RylieDetchon :

Acer Aspire XC-605. Have looked before but can't find it anywhere

RylieDetchon · Jan 26, 2017

jackchap :

Your motherboard is fine and will support a 1070. Your PSU however, is much too low, and you will have to get a new one, although I don't know if any power supplies will fit your case/work with your mobo.

Epicness937 · Jan 26, 2017

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Supernova-220-G2-0750-XR-Modular-Supply/dp/B00UVN20AO/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1485454933&sr=1-3&keywords=evga%2Bpsu&th=1
that psu i THINK will fit but i cant find any exact specs on your case so im not positive
also get a gigabyte mini 1070

jackchap · Jan 26, 2017

RylieDetchon :

Oh ok I was just worried about the motherboard. I figured I'd need a new PSU and definitely a new case. This was is small af anyway. Thanks!

EDIT:: On a new power supply, what would the wattage have to be.

EDIT 2:: Found it online! Where does it say my motherboard? (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-XC-605-Desktop-Windows/dp/B00KILTLVU)

RylieDetchon · Jan 26, 2017

jackchap :

RylieDetchon :

Oh ok I was just worried about the motherboard. I figured I'd need a new PSU and definitely a new case. This was is small af anyway. Thanks!

EDIT:: On a new power supply, what would the wattage have to be

It has to be at least 500W, but I would give it 700W or even 800W just to be safe.

Epicness937 · Jan 26, 2017

RylieDetchon :

jackchap :

It has to be at least 300W, but I would give it 400W or even 500W just to be safe.

no 500 cause most sub 500s are not great and 300 is too low btw its like at the verge of safety so an overclock would kill it but most 400w are not well made 500-600 is what you want cause quality>price with a 400$ gpu

jackchap · Jan 26, 2017

RylieDetchon :

jackchap :

It has to be at least 500W, but I would give it 600W or even 700W just to be safe.

I found it online @ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-XC-605-Desktop-Windows/dp/B00KILTLVU
Where does it say the motherboard?

RylieDetchon · Jan 26, 2017

Epicness937 :

RylieDetchon :

no 500 cause most sub 500s are not great and 300 is too low btw its like at the verge of safety so an overclock would kill it but most 400w are not well made 500-600 is what you want cause quality>price with a 400$ gpu

I'm sorry about the whole 300W thing, I was looking at another thread about the wattage for a GTX 1050, and without thinking I put 300 in this thread

jackchap · Jan 26, 2017

RylieDetchon :

Epicness937 :

I'm sorry about the whole 300W thing, I was looking at another thread about the wattage for a GTX 1050, and without thinking I put 300 in this thread

So I'll need a 500W? Also what is my motherboard. The PC link is https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-XC-605-Desktop-Windows/dp/B00KILTLVU

Epicness937 · Jan 26, 2017

jackchap :

RylieDetchon :

Epicness937 :

I'm sorry about the whole 300W thing, I was looking at another thread about the wattage for a GTX 1050, and without thinking I put 300 in this thread

So I'll need a 500W? Also what is my motherboard. The PC link is https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-XC-605-Desktop-Windows/dp/B00KILTLVU

does not apper to say all i know is its a lga 1150 motherboard :/

RylieDetchon · Jan 26, 2017

jackchap :

RylieDetchon :

Epicness937 :

I'm sorry about the whole 300W thing, I was looking at another thread about the wattage for a GTX 1050, and without thinking I put 300 in this thread

So I'll need a 500W? Also what is my motherboard. The PC link is https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-XC-605-Desktop-Windows/dp/B00KILTLVU

I wouldn't recommend a 500W, as that will barely give you headroom. You would be better off with a 650-750ish.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-RS750-AMAAB1-UK-80plus-Modular/dp/B00FNCAPJQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1485456893&sr=8-5&keywords=750w+psu

jackchap · Feb 4, 2017

RylieDetchon :

jackchap :

RylieDetchon :

So I'll need a 500W? Also what is my motherboard. The PC link is https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-XC-605-Desktop-Windows/dp/B00KILTLVU

I wouldn't recommend a 500W, as that will barely give you headroom. You would be better off with a 650-750ish.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-RS750-AMAAB1-UK-80plus-Modular/dp/B00FNCAPJQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1485456893&sr=8-5&keywords=750w+psu

I have a few more specs of my PC:
http://prntscr.com/e4clk7

My main concern is that you need a PCI-E slot to add a graphics card and I don't know if I have one. I took the case of just now and was stupid and didn't actually look and can't be bothered to open it again xD

maxalge · Feb 4, 2017

jackchap :

is this your case?

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