Can I put a 1030 GT into an old PC? (Gateway GM5626)

Billspear · Jun 23, 2017

So I have an old PC. Im just doing cheap upgrades to tide me over til I build a new modern PC. I'll eventually transfer the 1030. I already upgraded the CPU. Here are the specs:

https://www.cnet.com/products/gateway-gm5626-pentium-e2180-2-ghz-3-gb-500-gb/specs/

My question is, can I put a 1030 into this machine? Even if it doesn't run 100% capacity, will it still work? Also, I know I'll probably need to upgrade the PSU as well. Does anyone have something recommended that will fit my build? Are all PSU's pretty much universal? Just want something cheap and reliable around 400-500W rated at 80+ or so.

This USB the PSU already in the PC: http://outletpc.com/9498r002-300w-delta-dps-300pb-3a.html

I'm thankful for any help.

VoDkA29 · Jun 23, 2017

the mobo has a PCIe x16 so I think it can work.

parker_307 · Jun 23, 2017

yes it will work on it.

rgd1101 · Jun 23, 2017

while on paper pcie is backward compatible, being such an old mobo, it might not work.

Billspear · Jun 23, 2017

What would be the reason it wouldn't work if it's backwards compatible? However if it does, this is the power supply in it: http://m.outletpc.com/9498r002-300w-delta-dps-300pb-3a.html

The 8500GT supposedly uses around 45W and the 1030 uses 30W. I'm assuming I wouldn't have to upgrade the PSU if the PSU is compatible.

vrumor · Jun 23, 2017

Like he said, being as old as it is, it might not work, may need a BIOS update, dunno. Theoretically it should work. It is not a gaming GPU though. Not sure of your use, but just want to let you know.

Billspear · Jun 23, 2017

I understand. I don't plan to play any games outside Minecraft and CS:GO. It's mainly frustrating that I can't play YouTube videos in 720p or 1080p full screen without serious screen tearing and lag. I was under the impression that the card would work no matter what with the right connection so thanks for warning me that it might not work. Maybe I should buy a cheap $20 550 ti?

vrumor · Jun 23, 2017

the 550 ti will be more powerful than the 1030.

Billspear · Jul 3, 2017

I found my answer but just for future reference the GTX 550 ti will absolutely not be more powerful than the GT 1030. The 1030 performs close to the 750 ti. You can expect a slight loss in fps with the 1030 compared to the 750 ti.

nyyprivate · Feb 25, 2018

Actually the GT 1030 is more powerful then the 550Ti. Only the 690 GPU beats the GT 1030 at the level.

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