Compatibility with CPU and GPU

[Willmo]

I currently have a 'gaming' PC, running an AMD FX-6300 Black Edition (stock speed and stock cooler), an AMD Sapphire 7750 2GB, an ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 Mobo, and 8GB of RAM.
I am thinking of upgrading my graphics card, potentially to an NVIDIA 780, as my friend has a new boxed one, which he does not need.
Would my current setup be able to handle the GPU, with minimal problems. Obviously I would remove the current GPU. I understand that there may be a bottleneck, but if this would occur, how could I stop it?
Many thanks

 

[Rocket_Jas]

A gpu will work with any motherboard that has a PCIE slot. There are some proprietary motherboards like HP and Dell computers which may limit this. If you buying a motherboard from manufacturers then you shouldn't get a problem.

Processors and Graphics cards are completely different. Your new graphics should be fine

 

[Redneck5439]

I currently have a 'gaming' PC, running an AMD FX-6300 Black Edition (stock speed and stock cooler), an AMD Sapphire 7750 2GB, an ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 Mobo, and 8GB of RAM.
I am thinking of upgrading my graphics card, potentially to an NVIDIA 780, as my friend has a new boxed one, which he does not need.
Would my current setup be able to handle the GPU, with minimal problems. Obviously I would remove the current GPU. I understand that there may be a bottleneck, but if this would occur, how could I stop it?
Many thanks

Your computer will be able to handle the GTX 780 just fine. Remember to completely remove the 7750 drivers (and now un needed software) from your computer before installing the 780 to minimize install and startup problems. As for bottlenecks, that totally depends on what game your playing. CPU intensive games may have a bottleneck but it shouldn't be anything huge, and if you get an aftermarket cooler ( for the FX 6300 a Hyper 212 EVO would be great) you can overclock your processor and minimize the bottleneck. Most modern games that are more GPU intensive you won't have any problems with as the 780 will be doing the vast majority of the work.

Update: keep in mind the GTX 780 requires 250W and one 8-pin and one 6-pin power connection:
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-780/specifications
Just make sure your power supply has the required overhead and connections.