Can my current PC specs handle the EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC GAMING card?

[Shawn_Hillian]

Hello All,

I purchased my PC in early 2013 directly from HP and the specifications are below. I'd like to know whether it would be able to successfully handle a GTX 1070 SC since the Max Power Draw on that card is 170W and the Power Type is 8-Pin. However, I think my PSU has a 4+4Pin CPU Connector (according to an online search. I opened my computer and saw a free p10 and p11 on my PSU) but no mention as to whether it can handle a 8Pin Connector or 6Pin Connector.

Also, I wanted to make sure that the GTX 1070 would not have a negative impact on my TV tuner - although they don't appear to be connected to one another but I assume they work together, right?.

Also, my current video card is awfully close to my PC's memory. Would the size of the GTX 1070 be a concern or am I just overcomplicating things?

h8-1520t Intel
• Windows 8 64 (Now on Windows 10)
• 3rd Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 quad-core processor [3.4GHz, 8MB Shared Cache]
• 2GB AMD Radeon HD 7570 [DVI, HDMI, DP, VGA adapter] (My current card)
• 18GB DDR3-1600MHz SDRAM
• 1TB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive
• Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner
• TV tuner, ATSC-NTSC with PVR, remote
• 600W Power supply: Delta Electronics. DPS-600WB A
Input:
100-127V ~ 50-60hz 10 A
200-240V ~ 50-60hz, 4A
Output:
+12Va - 16A
+12Vb - 18A
+12Vc - 12A
+12Vd - 10A
+5.08V - 16A
+3.3V - 15A
+5.08Vsb - 2A
-12V - 0.3A
MAX POWER 600W

Once the price goes down to about $350.00 - I'll get the card. I want something that's gonna last me some three to four years without worry.

Thank you!

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Yes, it will work, but it is not a very good psu. You may want to consider upgrading.

 

[theyeti87]

I would not run an expensive GPU on that power supply.

 

[Shawn_Hillian]

Yes, it will work, but it is not a very good psu. You may want to consider upgrading.

If I opted for a GTX 1060 instead - would that be more appropriate for my current PSU.

 

[imrazor]

It's not so much a matter of whether it's appropriate, it's about the risk of the PSU frying your GPU or other components. So perhaps a 1060 would be appropriate if you use the leftover money to get a decent PSU.

 

[boosted1g]

Exactly.

While there plenty far worse than Delta, that PSU was still never designed for high powered gaming cards and the load they demand.

$60-80 on a good PSU is an investment for the next 5-8 years of parts, and it is well worth it vs the cost of having to buy another 1060 or 1070 because the HP power supply fried your GPU.

 

[Shawn_Hillian]

It's not so much a matter of whether it's appropriate, it's about the risk of the PSU frying your GPU or other components. So perhaps a 1060 would be appropriate if you use the leftover money to get a decent PSU.

Thank you. I'm going to look into a Seasonic Prime Platinum 650W once the GTX 1070 is $350.00 or below. Are PSU's easy to install?

 

[Shawn_Hillian]

Exactly.

While there plenty far worse than Delta, that PSU was still never designed for high powered gaming cards and the load they demand.

$60-80 on a good PSU is an investment for the next 5-8 years of parts, and it is well worth it vs the cost of having to buy another 1060 or 1070 because the HP power supply fried your GPU.

I'm going to look into the Seasonic Prime Platinum 650W, I probably won't have to worry about it for some four years and it should be more than I need for the GTX 1070. I really wasn't aware that one thing would require the other and so forth.

 

[Shawn_Hillian]

Question. Given that I plan on changing my PSU - Do I also have to look into changing the motherboard too?

 

[RyBurger77]

Question. Given that I plan on changing my PSU - Do I also have to look into changing the motherboard too?

No.

 

[imrazor]

It's not so much a matter of whether it's appropriate, it's about the risk of the PSU frying your GPU or other components. So perhaps a 1060 would be appropriate if you use the leftover money to get a decent PSU.

Thank you. I'm going to look into a Seasonic Prime Platinum 650W once the GTX 1070 is $350.00 or below. Are PSU's easy to install?

I find them relatively easy to install. The most challenging aspect for me is cable management. It's been a while since I looked at PSU's, but Seasonic is a very good brand.