Updating graphics to asus gtx 670

[orion21st]

Hi there folks!
I'm hoping to upgrade my graphics card from a radeon hd 5670 to the asus gtx 670 (Possibly 680 depending on funds). My question is wether my motherboard will be able to handle it, I currently have a Gigabyte H67M-UD2H-B3 board.

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

 

[clutchc]

The motherboard isn't an issue. Any modern board with a PCIe x16 slot will work. The issue you need to look into is the size of the PSU in your system. Use a PSU calculator like this one to gauge the size needed for the card you get as well as other components in the system: http://www.thermaltake.outervision.com/

The GTX 670 will draw about 14.2A on the +12V rail(s) at max
The GTX 680 will draw about 16.3A on the +12V rail(s) at max
http://www.hwcompare.com/12501/geforce-gtx-670-vs-geforce-gtx-680/

 

[orion21st]

Yeah I've already looked into getting a new PSU so far. Currently sitting on 550w but planning on upgrading to a 650w one.
Thanks for the information though! Good to know the motherboard isn't an issue since i really didn't want to have to spend more upgrading it