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I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card to the asus strix gtx 970 overclocked, I currently have a asus gtx 650ti.
My system specs currently are:
cpu- intel i5 4440 3.1ghz
motherboard- Asus H81M-E (micro-ATX)
case-Novatech defender Mid-Tower
PSU-Novatech 500Watt Power Station V2 Modular Power Supply 80Plus Bronze
Memory- Novatech 8GB (1x8GB)
Hard Drive- 1TB
I was wondering whether my specification is good enough to run a gtx 970 and maybe even overclock it? If not, any other suggestions on a decent graphics card that would fit the specification in the £300 range??
My system specs currently are:
cpu- intel i5 4440 3.1ghz
motherboard- Asus H81M-E (micro-ATX)
case-Novatech defender Mid-Tower
PSU-Novatech 500Watt Power Station V2 Modular Power Supply 80Plus Bronze
Memory- Novatech 8GB (1x8GB)
Hard Drive- 1TB
I was wondering whether my specification is good enough to run a gtx 970 and maybe even overclock it? If not, any other suggestions on a decent graphics card that would fit the specification in the £300 range??
olliewalts
October 17, 2014 10:50:03 AM
geofelt said:
Since it is doing the job now, I would not bother to change it out.Look at the spec label on your unit.
There should be something that gives the max amperage on the +12v. rails.
That is what a modern psu or cpu uses.
On a decent psu, that should be 30a or better.
older or cheaper psu's had the amps elsewhere.
I've looked at the specification and the power supply covers both so I think I'll be alright for the power supply, would you suggest any other upgrades??
Since it is doing the job now, I would not bother to change it out.
Look at the spec label on your unit.
There should be something that gives the max amperage on the +12v. rails.
That is what a modern psu or cpu uses.
On a decent psu, that should be 30a or better.
older or cheaper psu's had the amps elsewhere.
Look at the spec label on your unit.
There should be something that gives the max amperage on the +12v. rails.
That is what a modern psu or cpu uses.
On a decent psu, that should be 30a or better.
older or cheaper psu's had the amps elsewhere.
olliewalts
October 17, 2014 10:27:31 AM
geofelt said:
Do not go overboard and pay more for fancy coolers.The strix has a boost clock of 1253.
Stock GTX970 boost is 1173
You can buy a EVGA GTX970 superclock for less with a boost clock of 1317.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I might have some doubts about the quality of a novatech psu.
It sounds like it is bundled with the case, and there are very few such bundles that have a good psu included. Antec might be the only one.
I suggest checking that psu out.
I would suggest you pay a bit more for a quality psu.
Here is a list:
https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware...
Thanks, my PSU was not bundled in with the case and hasn't had any problems so far but I will look into it
Do not go overboard and pay more for fancy coolers.
The strix has a boost clock of 1253.
Stock GTX970 boost is 1173
You can buy a EVGA GTX970 superclock for less with a boost clock of 1317.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I might have some doubts about the quality of a novatech psu.
It sounds like it is bundled with the case, and there are very few such bundles that have a good psu included. Antec might be the only one.
I suggest checking that psu out.
I would suggest you pay a bit more for a quality psu.
Here is a list:
https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware...
The strix has a boost clock of 1253.
Stock GTX970 boost is 1173
You can buy a EVGA GTX970 superclock for less with a boost clock of 1317.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I might have some doubts about the quality of a novatech psu.
It sounds like it is bundled with the case, and there are very few such bundles that have a good psu included. Antec might be the only one.
I suggest checking that psu out.
I would suggest you pay a bit more for a quality psu.
Here is a list:
https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware...
olliewalts
October 17, 2014 10:09:12 AM
EasyLover said:
For your query on which 970, Strix is a good choice though I would recommend MSI GTX 970 4g. Very solid performance from MSI card.http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/msi-geforce-gtx-97...
Thanks, I'll look into that card as it looks interesting
For your query on which 970, Strix is a good choice though I would recommend MSI GTX 970 4g. Very solid performance from MSI card.
http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/msi-geforce-gtx-97...
http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/msi-geforce-gtx-97...
Finfin15
October 17, 2014 10:02:50 AM
Your case supports graphics cards up to 400mm, just make sure you check its dimensions before you buy.
But the strix is 280cm for example, so no issues there at all. I think the windforce might be the longest, not sure, but that one is 312mm so I don't think you need to worry about whether a GPU will fit.
But the strix is 280cm for example, so no issues there at all. I think the windforce might be the longest, not sure, but that one is 312mm so I don't think you need to worry about whether a GPU will fit.
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