Alienware X51 R2 Graphics Card upgrade

[zybisko14]

i am kinda noob in all these...

i have a 330w PSU and i am looking to upgrade my graphics card, however i have read from previous topics that it has to be blower type and 9.5 inches or less.

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2596041/upgrading-alienware-x51-graphics-card.html

could you guys provide recommendations if i were to upgrade to GTX970 with 4GB of ram that can fulfill the requirements of blower type, power consumption and dimension?

 

[steakjake]

i am kinda noob in all these...

i have a 330w PSU and i am looking to upgrade my graphics card, however i have read from previous topics that it has to be blower type and 9.5 inches or less.

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2596041/upgrading-alienware-x51-graphics-card.html

could you guys provide recommendations if i were to upgrade to GTX970 with 4GB of ram that can fulfill the requirements of blower type, power consumption and dimension?

Your not going to find a blower card that short, if your willing id say transfer the components of your x51 to a bigger case for better upgrades. (if you don't mind voiding warranties) I've personally done it myself and it has allowed me to get a better card than reference ones. Also your system wouldn't be as loud/hot. If your interested in doing that i can link some videos and help you out.

 

[maxalge]

i am kinda noob in all these...

i have a 330w PSU and i am looking to upgrade my graphics card, however i have read from previous topics that it has to be blower type and 9.5 inches or less.

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2596041/upgrading-alienware-x51-graphics-card.html

could you guys provide recommendations if i were to upgrade to GTX970 with 4GB of ram that can fulfill the requirements of blower type, power consumption and dimension?

you will have power issues, shutdowns, black screens, etc it's well documented


max you should get is a gtx 960 reference type card