Can My Motherboard Run A GTX 1070

[Zentex]

Ok so I have an Asus P8Z77-M motherboard and I'm wondering if I am able to run the new GTX 1070 which is releasing soon.

 

[Alan Caldwell]

Might need a BIOS update.

 

[Umaid_Chakrani]

Update your motherboard bios

 

[kyzarvs]

Can I ask as a general point why you'd need a bios update to run a GPU? Just trying to further my own knowledge. Thanks!

 

[RobCrezz]

Can I ask as a general point why you'd need a bios update to run a GPU? Just trying to further my own knowledge. Thanks!

Most of the time it isnt needed, but its good practice to ensure compatibility.

That said, it should work just fine without an update so try it first.

 

[Umaid_Chakrani]

bios update will fix to support larger hard drives and newer processors and larger memory chips. You may need a bios update to support larger memories, new CPU's, or larger hard drives.

 

[kyzarvs]

bios update will fix to support larger hard drives and newer processors and larger memory chips. You may need a bios update to support larger memories, new CPU's, or larger hard drives.

I knew all that - I specifically asked why for a GPU upgrade. As far as I knew, it was a mechanical interface with little work that the mobo does other than facilitate the connection (of varying size according to the mobo's specs) - a BIOS update wouldn't actually change any of that to my knowledge?

 

[RobCrezz]

bios update will fix to support larger hard drives and newer processors and larger memory chips. You may need a bios update to support larger memories, new CPU's, or larger hard drives.

I knew all that - I specifically asked why for a GPU upgrade. As far as I knew, it was a mechanical interface with little work that the mobo does other than facilitate the connection (of varying size according to the mobo's specs) - a BIOS update wouldn't actually change any of that to my knowledge?

See my reply.

Some boards needed a update to work correctly with newer cards.

 

[Umaid_Chakrani]

motherboard shipped with its default bios so update will fix the latest GPUs support and its problems.

 

[Zentex]

So basically I don't need to get another motherboard just maybe update the bios?

 

[RobCrezz]

Yeah, only if it doesn't work would you need to update.

 

[Zentex]

I just updated anyway so it should work if i get the 1070 right?
Cause I'm pretty sure i have enough space and my psu is 550w.

 

[RobCrezz]

Yeah you should be fine then.

 

[Alan Caldwell]

Which PSU is it?

 

[Zentex]

Its a corsair one.

 

[Zentex]

A corsair vs550 550w psu

 

[Alan Caldwell]

Do consider getting a better PSU that's Tier 1 or 2.

PSU Tier list
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html