[SOLVED] What kind of Psu upgrade would i need to be able to use a gtx 1080 or 1070?

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Hello, Looking to get an upgrade for my graphics card most likley a 1080 or 1070 and was wondering if my power supply could with stand a gtx 1080 or 1070. I'm a complete amateur when it comes to this sort of thing and I do not have all the info on my psu.
Here are my specs.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ibuypower-desktop-intel-core-i7-7700-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1060-120gb-solid-state-drive-1tb-hard-drive-gray-black/6032004.p?skuId=6032004
https://i.imgur.com/NmYLUL3.png
Please throw in any advice, any help would be nice for me trying to get these things asap.
 
Solution
A GTX1080 or GTX1070 will want a 8 pin aux pcie power connector.
Pre built pc's typically only include the minimum psu to run the originally installed components.
And, likely a cheap unit.
Your GTX1060 likely needed only one 6 pin connector.
Look inside at the specs written on the psu data plate.
You should probably have 500w minimum.
If it does not have a 8 pin or 6+2 pin pcie connector you should also buy a replacement psu.
This Seasonic focus 550w gold psu is on sale for $50 after rebate:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817151203


A GTX1080 or GTX1070 will want a 8 pin aux pcie power connector.
Pre built pc's typically only include the minimum psu to run the originally installed components.
And, likely a cheap unit.
Your GTX1060 likely needed only one 6 pin connector.
Look inside at the specs written on the psu data plate.
You should probably have 500w minimum.
If it does not have a 8 pin or 6+2 pin pcie connector you should also buy a replacement psu.
This Seasonic focus 550w gold psu is on sale for $50 after rebate:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817151203


 
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