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Upgrading to GTX 970 Graphics Card

  • 09-01-2015 11:55AM
    #1
    Doc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,

    I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card on my existing computer and get something along the lines of a Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming 4GB and was hoping for some advice.

    My existing set up is:

    Operating System
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 2600 @ 3.40GHz
    Sandy Bridge 32nm Technology
    RAM
    8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)

    Motherboard
    Foxconn H61MXL/H61MXL-K (SOCKET 0)

    Graphics
    SMBX2440 (1920x1080@60Hz)
    2048MB ATI AMD Radeon HD 6670 (ATI AIB)

    Storage
    1863GB Seagate ST2000DL003-9VT166 ATA Device (SATA)

    Optical Drives
    ATAPI iHAS124 B ATA Device

    Audio
    AMD High Definition Audio Device

    Power
    CWT PUFP405P 405 Watt ATX Power Supply http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjQ1/z/BTEAAMXQ56ZR~B~6/$(KGrHqJHJEUFHWUbHBRHBR+B+6ERK!~~60_57.JPG

    I think I will have to upgrade the PSU to use this card and was thinking of getting a Silverstone ST85F-P 850W Strider Plus Power Supply.

    I've never upgraded a PC or built my own computer so I'm just wondering if there is anything I'm missed or advice you would give?

    My reasoning behind getting the 850w CPU is that I might add a second GTX 970 at a later stage.


Comments

  • #2
    TheDoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,140 ✭✭✭✭TheDoc


    Considering I'm also upgrading my GPU to a GTX970, and that exact model of card, and have been posting about it recently....

    This is freaky....


  • #3
    Doc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭Doc


    Plus your name :eek:


  • #4
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Doc wrote: »
    Plus your name :eek:

    i think thats the main thing hes on about.
    Wanting the same card isn't that weird.


  • #5
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Your current supply is fine for a single 970, though it may not have the necessary connections. Some 970's need a single 8 pin, or two 6 pins, few even require an 8pin and 6pin, but unless you were overclocking the **** out of it it would never need anywhere near that power.

    Your motherboard doesn't support Sli (doesn't even have a 2nd pci-e lane), so to go dual 970's realistically you'd be looking at a new board, processor on top of a second GTX970.

    With that in mind I would just get a €45-50 euro PSU for now like a Corsair Cx500 or EVGA 500B White.


  • #6
    Meesared
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,287 ✭✭✭Meesared


    Got my hands on a G1 Gaming 970 myself today, looking like its a hell of a card! Though to be honest, I would suggest upgrading the PSU if you're going for it, its one of the more power hungry 970s on the market.


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  • #7
    circadian
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 8,113 Mod ✭✭✭✭circadian


    Got the Palit Jetstream version today. The drivers are taking an eternity from any of the sites, everything else downloads fast and speedtest has me clocked at 200mb/s

    Anyone else having issues with the nvidia site?


  • #8
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Nvidia site working fine for me, latest drivers took me 4 minutes there.


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