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Can i use the GTX 680?

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Last response: March 30, 2012 3:36 PM in Systems

March 30, 2012 1:18:18 PM

Im a new builder and have been building my first build the last few days. It's all complete except for a video card which I am ordering today. I have been planning on buying the Sapphire Radeon HD 7970. This computer is going to be for primarily gaming and I have been hearing a lot of good things about the GTX 680 for gaming and it's $50 cheaper than the 7970.

My question is my build I picked out and "confirmed compatibility" with you guys was with the 7970. So can I use the GTX 680 instead if I so decide? Or is there any compatibility issues for video cards? Just want to make sure if I decide to go for the GTX 680 today that is actually is compatible with my system.

Here are my specs:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... - Processor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... - Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... - Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... - Ram

Thanks in advance

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clarkjd

March 30, 2012 1:42:19 PM

Shouldn't have any problems switching out for the 680..

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Twinturbo4486

March 30, 2012 2:37:56 PM

THanks for the reply. From what I have read I now want to go with the 680. So I should be ok with everything I have? I don't need any special connectors or anything right? Should install and all the same as the 7970?

I'm ordering in a few hours and it's my last part so I just wanted to make sure it would work