Can My PC Handle a Nvidia GTX 1080?

[gizchunks]

Hello, I really want to purchase a 1080 for running games very smooth and clean, but I don't know if my mid-tier PC can even handle it. If not, what else do I need to upgrade in order to use the 1080? Thanks in advance.

My PC: https://www.cnet.com/products/asus-rog-g20aj-b07-sff-core-i5-4460-3-2-ghz-8-gb-1-tb/specs/

 

[clutchc]

Does that PC use a small "power adapter" in place of a ATX power supply? If so, The GTX 750 Ti in it now is the max it will handle.

 

[gizchunks]

Does that PC use a small "power adapter" in place of a ATX power supply? If so, The GTX 750 Ti in it now is the max it will handle.

it has a power adapter, so all i need is a new power supply?

 

[clutchc]

Does that PC use a small "power adapter" in place of a ATX power supply? If so, The GTX 750 Ti in it now is the max it will handle.

it has a power adapter, so all i need is a new power supply?

You can't use a conventional PSU in that PC. it is not designed for that. And I doubt there is a bigger power adapter available. The GTX 1080 is out of the question.

 

[iamacow]

I don't think a 1080 would even fit because of the small form factor. Those cards are 10" long. Plus you would need a different PSU which also wouldn't fit, so you are out of luck.

 

[clutchc]

If this is the OP's PC, the length should be OK. But of course he'd have to measure to verify that the card he chooses wasn't too long.

 

[gizchunks]

If this is the OP's PC, the length should be OK. But of course he'd have to measure to verify that the card he chooses wasn't too long.

that is the PC but I did buy a new case recently that will fit it just fine

 

[maxalge]

If this is the OP's PC, the length should be OK. But of course he'd have to measure to verify that the card he chooses wasn't too long.

that is the PC but I did buy a new case recently that will fit it just fine

then yes, you also need to buy another psu to power the gpu a decent 550w with the proper pcie cables

if the mobo is standard 24-pin then you only need that

if not

both the new psu for the gpu ( a good 350w with the proper pcie cables ) and the power brick for the mobo



be aware that the i5 4460 is not good enough for a gtx 1080 at 1080p, so an i7 is also recommended