Does a 6950 work with my computer?

[Kadesh]

I'm rather unknowledgable when it comes to this sort of thing, so i am trying to figure out if a radeon 6950 is compatible with my system?

My System: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229188
The Card I Want: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125385

My motherboard is a 770T by Gigabyte.
My biggest concern is the PSU. I'm not convinced it's compatible/has enough cords?

Thanks.

 

[C0rehound]

The PSU could be a problem seeing as it's probably a cheap one. Look at the spec label and see how many AMP's the +12V rail(s) provide and report back. Also, you'll need two six pin PCI-E connectors, or you can always use molex adapters.

 

[FireVortex720]

thats actually more then enough.

 

[C0rehound]

700watt should be more then enough but if it's a cheap PSU it may not have enogh AMP's to power the card. My guess is you're good to go, but better safe then sorry.

 

[Kadesh]

Thanks for the responses. I will check the rating when I get home this evening. Are these adaptors reliable, or would using one create any problems. What would this adaptor be called?

 

[C0rehound]

Molex to 6-Pin PCI-E adapter. They work, I've had to use 'em in the past. They aren't "optimal" but they do work. I'd almost be willing to bet you have two 6-Pin plugs. One may even be a 6+2 PCI-E plug.

 

[Kadesh]

Best answer selected by Kadesh.

 

[Kadesh]

My next issue is figuring out whether or not it will fit. It says it is 11.4 x 5, but I'm not sure if i could angle it in first, or a way i could "test" it before i buy it. Does that length include the part that screws into the case?

Here is my case

The card i want: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125385

Do i have to worry about bottlenecking or anything, i'm not too familiar with it?

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T(2.8GHz)
8 GB RAM

 

[Mousemonkey]

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