Can I upgrade my GPU on my Medion pc?

Jun 11, 2018
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Hello, I was thinking of upgrading my GPU but I don't know for sure if my pc can handle it. Here are my specs:

Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 6700 @ 3.40GHz
Skylake 14nm Technology

RAM
8,00GB Single-Channel Unknown @ 1064MHz (15-15-15-36)

Motherboard
MEDION H110H4-EM (1151)

Graphics Card
2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (MSI)

My power supply's total power output is 450W.

I wanted to replace my gtx 960 with a 1080Ti or maybe wait and buy a card from the 11 series. So can my pc handle it and should I wait for the 11 series or not?
 
Solution
Hello,

(All numbers i'm going to call are "general" numbers)

The processor/motherboard would need 100w/120w, the gpu could take up to idle 150w/ stressed 250w

So idle you are around 250 +- but.. the ssd/hdd/ram etc.. needs some to, so at the max stessed you could be at 500.

Depending on the quality of the PSU (Power supply), i could botthe neck way earlier or later,

if i where you and you are going to invest for a 1080ti or even better, you might as well put 80/100 in a new psu.
Hello,

(All numbers i'm going to call are "general" numbers)

The processor/motherboard would need 100w/120w, the gpu could take up to idle 150w/ stressed 250w

So idle you are around 250 +- but.. the ssd/hdd/ram etc.. needs some to, so at the max stessed you could be at 500.

Depending on the quality of the PSU (Power supply), i could botthe neck way earlier or later,

if i where you and you are going to invest for a 1080ti or even better, you might as well put 80/100 in a new psu.
 
Solution
You may not forget that the PSU is very limited and capable to handle the 960, but not the 1080. Thus the answer is no.

What could be a recommendable and affordable compromise would be to replace the PSU and go for a 1070 ti. 😉
There is quiet good EVGA or Corsair PSUs with around 500-550W for around 40 bugs on the market.

 


If it was a quality psu, it would be fine for a 1080 but seeing as this is a prebuilt, the psu is mediocre at best. But a high-quality 450W psu would defo be enough if there's not many drives/fans in the pc

 
Yes, I agree Nico and I know that Medion does not supply its cases with quality PSUs but such devices that are just enough to make these machines affordable. You will surely not get a gold or platinum PSU when buying such a case out of the shelf.
 
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PSU's do not cause a bottleneck. They either crash the system or fail.

OP overall a 1080ti would work fine in that system IF you replace the PSU. Any PSU in a prebuilt Medion, even one with a GTX 960 is gonna be junk. Get a good 550w unit like the Seasonic Focus 550.
 
Yhea sorry i used the wrong word =)