Question Can My PC Handle This GPU

[Yawinsum]

Seeing as how GPU prices are plummeting I've been wanting to upgrade mine for a while now. The one I am interested in getting is EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB XC3 Ultra Hybrid Gaming. Currently I have a
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060. My PC specs are:

Intel Core i5 10400 2.9 GHz 2904 Mhz 6 core
Gigabyte B460M DS3H AC-Y1
16GB Ram
650w PS

I know I need to upgrade my PS. EVGA's recommendations for that card is a 750w but should I go to 850 or is that overkill? Also, if that card wouldn't be a good fit can anyone recommend another card that might be?

Thanks in advance!

 

[kanewolf]

Seeing as how GPU prices are plummeting I've been wanting to upgrade mine for a while now. The one I am interested in getting is EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB XC3 Ultra Hybrid Gaming. Currently I have a
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060. My PC specs are:

Intel Core i5 10400 2.9 GHz 2904 Mhz 6 core
Gigabyte B460M DS3H AC-Y1
16GB Ram
650w PS

I know I need to upgrade my PS. EVGA's recommendations for that card is a 750w but should I go to 850 or is that overkill? Also, if that card wouldn't be a good fit can anyone recommend another card that might be?

Thanks in advance!

What does "handle this GPU" mean to you?
You already know you need a new power supply.
Whether your PC will be imbalanced depends on the game and resolution. If you are running 1080p then your 3080 will be underutilized. If you are running 4K then your 3080 may be pushed.

 

[Yawinsum]

Sorry I forgot to include that, I am running 1440p atm. I just meant is everything compatible, will it fit in the mobo (connectors and everything) stuff like that. I just don't want to buy it an be boned because it doesn't fit my sytem.

 

[kanewolf]

Sorry I forgot to include that, I am running 1440p atm. I just meant is everything compatible, will it fit in the mobo (connectors and everything) stuff like that. I just don't want to buy it an be boned because it doesn't fit my sytem.

It has the same motherboard connection as your existing GPU. The POWER SUPPLY requirement is the big difference.

 

[Yawinsum]

It has the same motherboard connection as your existing GPU. The POWER SUPPLY requirement is the big difference.

Awesome, thank you very much for the response!

 

[kanewolf]

Awesome, thank you very much for the response!

You should also verify that your case supports a card the length of the 3080. From the specs page

• Length: 11.23 in - 285.37mm
• Width: 2.2 Slots

So you need 3 slots available for width and 286+ mm length supported.

 

[Third-Eye]

Awesome, thank you very much for the response!

You need a good quality 750 watt or higher power supply to run an RTX 3080. You should get at least 850 watt with a 7+ year warranty just to be sure you don't have any issues. 2x8pin PCIe 3080s should run on a 750watt PSU, but you will need minimum 850watt for 3x8pin PCIe.

 

[Yawinsum]

The website says its only 2x8 pin. And thank you for the reminder on the case, it should be plenty big enough, I only have 2 slots used for my current card at the moment, all the rest are empty.

 

[Xnihilo]

However, do you need this upgrade? 3080s, even with dripping prices, still have a pretty hefty price tag.

 

[Yawinsum]

However, do you need this upgrade? 3080s, even with dripping prices, still have a pretty hefty price tag.

Do I need it? No, of course not. But I still feel like I have to lower graphics settings on games to get them to run at decent FPS. For example I recently started playing 7 Days to Die heavily modified and I get a lot of stuttering and 1-2 second freezes with settings all fairly mid range. I realize that games like 7D2D are hard on GPUs but I am really ready for an upgrade.

 

[Xnihilo]

Yeah, good that. I have seen some people upgrade GPU for no reason, other than like 20 more fps. Honestly, it all depends on the person. Me, for example, I want a 1060 6GB. Others complain about their 3090 not reaching 200 fps. It all depends on the person.

 

[Xnihilo]

Seeing as how GPU prices are plummeting I've been wanting to upgrade mine for a while now. The one I am interested in getting is EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB XC3 Ultra Hybrid Gaming. Currently I have a
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060. My PC specs are:

Intel Core i5 10400 2.9 GHz 2904 Mhz 6 core
Gigabyte B460M DS3H AC-Y1
16GB Ram
650w PS

I know I need to upgrade my PS. EVGA's recommendations for that card is a 750w but should I go to 850 or is that overkill? Also, if that card wouldn't be a good fit can anyone recommend another card that might be?

Thanks in advance!

Also, the 850 Watts PSU is awesome! Not too pricy, but it has plenty of power to get the job done.

 

[Yawinsum]

Do you guys really think it will only be a small upgrade in FPS?

 

[spentshells]

Do you guys really think it will only be a small upgrade in FPS?

Nope, this is about to be an enormous upgrade for you.
This will keep you gaming for a long time.