Newbie here. Want to upgrade GPU but unsure if current build can support the new one.

jianhui.too · Apr 21, 2018

Hi, my desktop was built by a shop about 6 years ago. I've read up on the reviews on the parts of my desktop and i think they might be able to support a newer GPU. I am looking to upgrade to GTX 1060. I just want to be able to play games on higher quality graphics and other future games as well. Any advices are welcomed!

Here is my build:
Intel i7-3770 3.4GHz
ASUS P8Z77V-LK
8 GB RAM
Seagate 1TB HDD
Nvidia GTX 760 (upgraded from GTX560TI about 3 years ago?)
Seventeam ST-850ZAF

norcalsc · Apr 21, 2018

Yes that should be q good match get 6gb version

geofelt · Apr 21, 2018

You are good with GTX1060
The limitation on what graphics card you can use is the psu.
GTX1060 actually takes less power than your current GTX760.
Here is a chart for other options:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

jianhui.too · Apr 22, 2018

Okay, really glad to hear that. Thank you both!

neiler0847 · Apr 29, 2018

Maybe treat yourself to some more RAM too. Look for a used 16GB kit.

coozie7 · May 7, 2018

Yep, the GTX1060 should drop in very nicely.

Old as it now is the base system is still plenty good enough for decent gaming-you made a wise choice in going for the i7 at build time, mate-but I'd treat this as the final large upgrade before you replace the core system ( CPU/MB/RAM ) in a couple of years time.

It might be a good move to replace the power supply as well, Seventeam weren't a top tier maker to begin with and after 6 years of service its output will have dropped significantly ( Google ' capacitor aging' if you're curious as to why ) no need to go overboard, this is a top notch part:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($53.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $53.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-07 13:15 EDT-0400

Or maybe a little Seasonic goodness instead? :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $61.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-07 13:17 EDT-0400

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