Can i install a geforce gtx 650 ti onto a intel h61 motherboard?

[xHarMz]

Hi, i want to install a Nvidia geforce gtx 650 Ti : http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-650ti Onto my Intel h61 Motherboard. Model: Aspire MC605

Graphic interface: Version: PCI-Express, Link with x16 max supported x16.

At the moment i have a Nvidia gt 620 and i am realy looking for a upgrade. So i found the GTX 650 ti.. The only problem is that i have no idea if i can install this into my computer. I hope i provided as much information as needed to solve my problem!

Thanks!

 

[illuminatuz]

Yes you can. However, you might also have to upgrade your PSU as Acer says that the system power is 200 watts..

http://mm.acer.com/ac/en/MM/content/model-datasheet/DT.SM1ST.033

whereas, gtx650ti needs atleast 400 watts PSU.

you can get this one..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182262

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

However, if you can specifically point out which chipset here, it would be great..

http://ark.intel.com/products/series/70402/Intel-Desktop-Boards-with-Intel-H61-Express-Chipset


A comparison of the chipsets here..

http://ark.intel.com/compare/61218,54876,60652,66983,51855,51857,71617,51856,67708,54875

 

[xHarMz]

Yes you can. However, you might also have to upgrade your PSU as Acer says that the system power is 200 watts..

http://mm.acer.com/ac/en/MM/content/model-datasheet/DT.SM1ST.033

whereas, gtx650ti needs atleast 400 watts PSU.

you can get this one..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182262

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

However, if you can specifically point out which chipset here, it would be great..

http://ark.intel.com/products/series/70402/Intel-Desktop-Boards-with-Intel-H61-Express-Chipset


A comparison of the chipsets here..

http://ark.intel.com/compare/61218,54876,60652,66983,51855,51857,71617,51856,67708,54875

Hey man! Thanks so much for answering! I have a Intel ivy bridge, LPCIO: it8728, Intel core i5 -3350p 3.10 GHz..
From the link u posted: http://ark.intel.com/products/series/70402/Intel-Desktop-Boards-with-Intel-H61-Express-Chipset i have no idea wich one i have.. i'm sorry but i can't find any info telling me wich one it is ( i use CPU-Z)
If that is not enough info i can PM u a screenshot of the program.

Thanks!

 

[illuminatuz]

You can post the screenshot here..

Upload it to a free image hosting website and paste the link here..

Or you can use the insert image option and aste the link there for a better image of the screenshot..

 

[illuminatuz]

For motherboard, go to my computer.. Properties.. Device manager.. Chipsets is where your motherboard name will be listed..

 

[xHarMz]

For motherboard, go to my computer.. Properties.. Device manager.. Chipsets is where your motherboard name will be listed..

Here is the screenshot: http://snag.gy/tyWLk.jpg

 

[illuminatuz]

Yes, you can.. however, you have to remove your CPU cabinet open and then remove the old card and place the new card...

also keep in mind the PSU.. it may be of some concern here and now..

 

[xHarMz]

Yes, you can.. however, you have to remove your CPU cabinet open and then remove the old card and place the new card...

So just to round up this wole thing, i first need to buy a new PSU, then i can upgrade my GFX card.
And i will be able to run it without problems..?
I don't want to bother u any more, because i know i am at the moment, but i don't know much about ''tech''
So it's always great to be sure of everything before u buy something 😛

Thanks so much for your help! Have a great day!

 

[illuminatuz]

Yes, you can.. however, you have to remove your CPU cabinet open and then remove the old card and place the new card...

So just to round up this wole thing, i first need to buy a new PSU, then i can upgrade my GFX card.
And i will be able to run it without problems..?
I don't want to bother u any more, because i know i am at the moment, but i don't know much about ''tech''
So it's always great to be sure of everything before u buy something 😛

Thanks so much for your help! Have a great day!

You are correct..

You can run it without any problem..

No problem mate.. I'm happy to help here..

You can take the PSUs I linked up there.. then go for the upgrade..

Oh about replacing the graphic card, just remove any screws to it.. maybe one or two will be present like the picture below..

and when replacing, there will be a latch, make sure you lift it gently and then remove the gpu, I broke mine.. that's why you cannot see it... and that's how I learnt it.. 😛

Just be careful...

and have a great weekend..