I want to upgrade my current graphics card and I want to go really nice and get the GTX 1070 and I'm wondering if it will run to its full potential without upgrading the rest of my computer. I have and AMD FX-8800P Processor 16GB of RAM and a 2TB hard drive. Any help would be wonderful thanks!
Is the Nvidia GTX 1070 Compatible with my current computer?
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Give us a budget. Or I'll build you my budget gaming rig & everyone will come & tell me I've picked the wrong cpu
In fact here you go
This build is minus a gpu they are way overpriced at the moment (due to cryptocurrency miners) when prices come down a GTX 1070 would be good pick
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TLTyNN
aquielisunari
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It isn't that it won't run it. It just might not be the best combo. That's an APU isn't it? Graphics onboard.
Is it a 2.1GHz or 3.2 GHz FX 8800 ?
What motherboard do you have? If you aren't sure run CPU-Z it will give you all your specs
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
I'm not the best person to answer this but if you post your motherboard & APU specs it will help you get an answer
aquielisunari
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Lots of PC's out there and you gave one little 'ol CPU.
Props to you for letting us know it's a desktop and finally a huge thanks to brj003 for the detective work.
So is this https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i3656-8022RED-Desktop-Radeon/dp/B015XK1XN4your PC?
Being specific can save a lot of time and earn you answers specific to your needs without Columbo needing to step in.
Props to you for letting us know it's a desktop and finally a huge thanks to brj003 for the detective work.
So is this https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i3656-8022RED-Desktop-Radeon/dp/B015XK1XN4your PC?
Being specific can save a lot of time and earn you answers specific to your needs without Columbo needing to step in.
aquielisunari
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So sorry
I meant to say Clare Bee.
Sorry about that.
I have this V-6 engine John says to Auto-Zone. Will it fit in my V6 truck? Many questions will follow.
Same applies to PC's. You gleaning that piece of gold was epic.
I meant to say Clare Bee.
Sorry about that.
I have this V-6 engine John says to Auto-Zone. Will it fit in my V6 truck? Many questions will follow.
Same applies to PC's. You gleaning that piece of gold was epic.
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Is there ANY possibility of getting a complete make and model number? Because after the motherboard answer we will then have to move on to the PSU which is aka the PSU. We will get the wattage but that won't really help. We need the make and model of the PSU as well. Dell LOVES the word proprietary. They make the oddest shaped PSUs so that people can only buy their PSU for their exact PC.
PC Make and model?
Motherboard make and model using the aforementioned program OR https://www.piriform.com/speccy/download
PSU make and model number. Compatibility depends on a lot more than a CPU.
PC Make and model?
Motherboard make and model using the aforementioned program OR https://www.piriform.com/speccy/download
PSU make and model number. Compatibility depends on a lot more than a CPU.
aquielisunari
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Page 77 of http://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-3656-desktop_Service%20Manual_en-us.pdf
suggests the PC won't be able to handle it.
Take a look
Remember proprietary? Yep. Dell? Selfish.
This is a very long PSU. It's not an ATX model. An ATX model won't fit in that PC. The appropriate 500W ATX PSU with the necessary PCIe supplementary power cable won't fit in that PC.
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19657974 also lets me know that the CPU can't be upgraded.
BUT!!!!! Continue on down that page.You can buy a PSU like the one in the picture. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438016 but you will NOT be able to install the box inside your PC. You would need to route the cables where necessary. You would also need to install an adapter like https://www.moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3020-PSU-Main-Power-24%252dPin-to-8%252dPin-Adapter-Cable-%2830cm%29.html which converts the standard 24pin motherboard power connector from 24pin down to 8 pin.
BUT!!!!!!!!!! We do not KNOW what amount of power the motherboard supplies the card. Motherboard that PC builders use offer 75W. The PSU offers enough power.
Meaning
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093&cm_re=Seasonic_520W_PSU-_-17-151-093-_-Product
AND
https://www.moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3020-PSU-Main-Power-24%252dPin-to-8%252dPin-Adapter-Cable-%2830cm%29.html
and
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-GDDR5-Graphics-GV-N1070IXOC-8GD/dp/B01JD2OSX0
has the best possibility of working without buying a new case, motherboard and RAM(AKA a whole new PC).
The best I can offer is maybe.
With your apparent expertise level I can't recommend this route. It's only for the advanced user that knows his/her way through a PC.
suggests the PC won't be able to handle it.
Take a look
Remember proprietary? Yep. Dell? Selfish.
This is a very long PSU. It's not an ATX model. An ATX model won't fit in that PC. The appropriate 500W ATX PSU with the necessary PCIe supplementary power cable won't fit in that PC.
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19657974 also lets me know that the CPU can't be upgraded.
BUT!!!!! Continue on down that page.You can buy a PSU like the one in the picture. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438016 but you will NOT be able to install the box inside your PC. You would need to route the cables where necessary. You would also need to install an adapter like https://www.moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3020-PSU-Main-Power-24%252dPin-to-8%252dPin-Adapter-Cable-%2830cm%29.html which converts the standard 24pin motherboard power connector from 24pin down to 8 pin.
BUT!!!!!!!!!! We do not KNOW what amount of power the motherboard supplies the card. Motherboard that PC builders use offer 75W. The PSU offers enough power.
Meaning
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093&cm_re=Seasonic_520W_PSU-_-17-151-093-_-Product
AND
https://www.moddiy.com/products/Dell-OptiPlex-3020-PSU-Main-Power-24%252dPin-to-8%252dPin-Adapter-Cable-%2830cm%29.html
and
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-GDDR5-Graphics-GV-N1070IXOC-8GD/dp/B01JD2OSX0
has the best possibility of working without buying a new case, motherboard and RAM(AKA a whole new PC).
The best I can offer is maybe.
With your apparent expertise level I can't recommend this route. It's only for the advanced user that knows his/her way through a PC.
I'm not very experienced when comes to pc's (apparently obviously so) which is why I came to this forum. I need help, I'm in the US and I'm not opposed to building a new PC I guess. I just have a few games that don't really run all too well (or at all) on what I have now.
I don't really know what budget I can spend rn but for the hell of it lets just say don't worry about budget!
Give us a budget. Or I'll build you my budget gaming rig & everyone will come & tell me I've picked the wrong cpu
In fact here you go
This build is minus a gpu they are way overpriced at the moment (due to cryptocurrency miners) when prices come down a GTX 1070 would be good pick
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TLTyNN
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