Can my motherboard handle this GTX?

[Redly]

Hello! im thinking about buying a gtx 1060 but don't know if my motherboard can handle it because the motherboard is kinda old 😛 if you need the gtx that im wanna buy here is it Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 Windforce 2X OC HDMI DP 2xDVI 6GB and the website is: https://www.komplett.se/product/895857/datorutrustning/grafikkort/pci-express/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-1060-6gb-windforce# its in swedish but i think you can translate it and my specs currently is old i have never ever upgraded my computer first time its custom built here is my specs Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
RAM: 8.0 GB
Motherboard: ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5Q SE2 (LGA775)
Or do i need a new motherboard?
Thanks!

 

[n0ns3ns3]

It would work.
but have to note, that this CPU is very under powered for this GPU.
So while technically you don't need a new MB, practically you do want to upgrade your system to a much more modern CPU like i5 or upcoming ryzen from AMD

 

[Redly]

It would work.
but have to note, that this CPU is very under powered for this GPU.
So while technically you don't need a new MB, practically you do want to upgrade your system to a much more modern CPU like i5 or upcoming ryzen from AMD

So you are saying that i shall upgrade to an i5?

 

[maxalge]

It would work.
but have to note, that this CPU is very under powered for this GPU.
So while technically you don't need a new MB, practically you do want to upgrade your system to a much more modern CPU like i5 or upcoming ryzen from AMD

So you are saying that i shall upgrade to an i5?

yes, your current setup is too old and under powered for a 1060

 

[n0ns3ns3]

it does not end with CPU.
for a new CPU you are going to need a new motherboard and RAM.
Since you are upgrading from very old system, it makes sense to check the PSU (power supply) as well.
For a almost new system, it's logical to go with modern parts like 6th or 7th gen i5 or i7

 

[Redly]

I'm 15 only and i asked my dad if he knew about computers he built this one but he isn't the best at it he said something about if you change the core Windows for "Piracy" I dont understand. do you guys?

 

[n0ns3ns3]

if you change the CPU or/and MB, windows will require reactivation.
if you use windows 10 it is very easy procedure.

 

[Redly]

if you change the CPU or/and MB, windows will require reactivation.
if you use windows 10 it is very easy procedure.

Im using Windows 7 Ultimate

 

[n0ns3ns3]

than i'd suggest to upgrade it to 10 before HW changes.
you can still do it for free using small loophole - enable some accessibility feature (like magnifier) and than just follow this one:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows10upgrade
After upgrade you can link your computer to microsoft account - it will make re activation process very easy:
http://www.windowscentral.com/how-re-activate-windows-10-after-hardware-change

 

[Redly]

than i'd suggest to upgrade it to 10 before HW changes.
you can still do it for free using small loophole - enable some accessibility feature (like magnifier) and than just follow this one:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows10upgrade
After upgrade you can link your computer to microsoft account - it will make re activation process very easy:
http://www.windowscentral.com/how-re-activate-windows-10-after-hardware-change

So should i install Windows 10 now?!

 

[n0ns3ns3]

you can do it if you want.
there is no harm in it