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GTX 970 Upgrade
Hi, I would like to know if an EVGA GTX 970 would fit in my motherboard, I currently have an EVGA GTX 650 in my PC, I would like to upgrade to a GTX 970, Thanks.
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October 10, 2014 2:58:56 PM

John Angus Maclellan said:
inerax said:
John Angus Maclellan said:
Ok, also, how much wattage does a GTX 650 and 970 take up, I'd like to see if my power supply is ok.


Nvidia requires a 500w PSU for 1 card (double post)
I know, I'm just wondering how much the two take up. If they take up nearly the same amount of wattage, I'll be fine.



My bad.

Your current card requires 400w.

New card 500w.

Not huge. but enough to warrant a check of what you have.
a b V Motherboard
October 10, 2014 2:58:04 PM

John Angus Maclellan said:
Ok, also, how much wattage does a GTX 650 and 970 take up, I'd like to see if my power supply is ok.


John Angus Maclellan said:
inerax said:
John Angus Maclellan said:
Ok, also, how much wattage does a GTX 650 and 970 take up, I'd like to see if my power supply is ok.


Nvidia requires a 500w PSU for 1 card (double post)
I know, I'm just wondering how much the two take up. If they take up nearly the same amount of wattage, I'll be fine.


The 970 actually takes less power than the 650.
October 10, 2014 2:53:16 PM

inerax said:
John Angus Maclellan said:
Ok, also, how much wattage does a GTX 650 and 970 take up, I'd like to see if my power supply is ok.


Nvidia requires a 500w PSU for 1 card (double post)
I know, I'm just wondering how much the two take up. If they take up nearly the same amount of wattage, I'll be fine.

October 10, 2014 2:50:34 PM

John Angus Maclellan said:
Ok, also, how much wattage does a GTX 650 and 970 take up, I'd like to see if my power supply is ok.


Nvidia requires a 500w PSU for 1 card (double post)
October 10, 2014 2:49:48 PM

Ok, also, how much wattage does a GTX 650 and 970 take up, I'd like to see if my power supply is ok.
October 10, 2014 2:48:11 PM

Suztera said:
Well what motherboard do you have?
As long you have a PCIE x16 slot, you should be fine. It is a standard so any PCIE gpu will work in that slot.
If you want to know if you can fit it in your pc case, check the clearance of your case at where the card will be installed and check the length.


His current card is PCI-E so it will fit the MOBO fine.

Check if it will fit your case.

Check how many watts your PSU can push.

Nvidia requires 500w for 1 card
a b V Motherboard
October 10, 2014 2:47:16 PM

John Angus Maclellan said:
Hi, I would like to know if an EVGA GTX 970 would fit in my motherboard, I currently have an EVGA GTX 650 in my PC, I would like to upgrade to a GTX 970, Thanks.

If a 650 fits, then a 970 will DEFINITELY fit in there too.
October 10, 2014 2:47:05 PM

Yes, it will fit fine into your mobo. Make sure your case has enough space.

Make sure your PSU is good enough.
a c 83 V Motherboard
October 10, 2014 2:46:33 PM

Well what motherboard do you have?
As long you have a PCIE x16 slot, you should be fine. It is a standard so any PCIE gpu will work in that slot.
If you want to know if you can fit it in your pc case, check the clearance of your case at where the card will be installed and check the length.

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