Enough Space For The GTX 960?

[g0dly]

Hey guys!
so a couple of days ago a couple of other members on the forum helped me decide to upgrade my gpu from gtx 730 to the gtx 960, but before i make the purchase i want to know if it will even fit in my computer.

Here is a link to my computer http://www.walmart.com/ip/iBUYPOWER-Black-Gamer-Power-WA550B-Desktop-PC-with-AMD-Quad-Core-FX-4300-Processor-8GB-Memory-1TB-Hard-Drive-and-Windows-7-Home-Premium-Monitor-Not/23745948



(also on a side note, does anyone know how long newegg takes to ship to socal i.e los angeles,San Diego)

 

[RAZER Gamer]

Why didn't you build your own?

I built mine and everything was fine, it's easy. It's also cheaper, and way more fun. Anyway, it will fit in the case, but the GPU probably won't work with that motherboard and PSU.

 

[g0dly]

Why didn't you build your own?

I built mine and everything was fine, it's easy. It's also cheaper, and way more fun. Anyway, it will fit in the case, but the GPU probably won't work with that motherboard and PSU.

Im buying a new PSU 500w, but you dont think it will fit the motherboard?

in to response as to why I didnt build my computer is because at the time of purchase i was kind of tight with money so I got it for a good deal. I eventually build my own.

 

[RAZER Gamer]

Why didn't you build your own?

I built mine and everything was fine, it's easy. It's also cheaper, and way more fun. Anyway, it will fit in the case, but the GPU probably won't work with that motherboard and PSU.

Im buying a new PSU 500w, but you dont think it will fit the motherboard?

in to response as to why I didnt build my computer is because at the time of purchase i was kind of tight with money so I got it for a good deal. I eventually build my own.

Don't get 500W! Get 750W so you have space to upgrade in the future. Also what PSU are you getting? Let me check if it's a good one.

 

[g0dly]

Why didn't you build your own?

I built mine and everything was fine, it's easy. It's also cheaper, and way more fun. Anyway, it will fit in the case, but the GPU probably won't work with that motherboard and PSU.

Im buying a new PSU 500w, but you dont think it will fit the motherboard?

in to response as to why I didnt build my computer is because at the time of purchase i was kind of tight with money so I got it for a good deal. I eventually build my own.

Don't get 500W! Get 750W so you have space to upgrade in the future. Also what PSU are you getting? Let me check if it's a good one.

this is the psu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012&cm_re=evga_500_watt-_-17-438-012-_-Product

i would get a 750 but idk if i can afford that and the gpu

but do you think it will fit my motherboard?

 

[g0dly]

You can buy shorter versions of the GTX 960. You need a good 400 watt power supply for it tho, best check in your box and see what you have.
Oops, you have a 350 watt power supply. Needs replacing or you are stuck with gtx 750 t.i. (half the graphics power).
Your processor is a bit lacking too;a gtx 750t.i. or 960 will improve gaming but new games would still run very slowly.

im planning on eventually upgrading the processor but right now i figured that the gpu is more important, but i am getting the 500w psu.
can you link me to a gtx 960 that will be smaller and also fit my computer/motherboard

 

[RAZER Gamer]

You can buy shorter versions of the GTX 960. You need a good 400 watt power supply for it tho, best check in your box and see what you have.
Oops, you have a 350 watt power supply. Needs replacing or you are stuck with gtx 750 t.i. (half the graphics power).
Your processor is a bit lacking too;a gtx 750t.i. or 960 will improve gaming but new games would still run very slowly.

What do you mean? I have an Asus GTX 960 Strix and play all the modern titles at ultra and get around 60 - 80 fps on Far Cry 3, 4, over 200 fps on CS:GO, etc. It doesn't run games slowly!

Also just getting 400W is a terrible idea, always get an extra 200W so you have space to upgrade or replace components, now what PSU are you getting?

 

[g0dly]

You can buy shorter versions of the GTX 960. You need a good 400 watt power supply for it tho, best check in your box and see what you have.
Oops, you have a 350 watt power supply. Needs replacing or you are stuck with gtx 750 t.i. (half the graphics power).
Your processor is a bit lacking too;a gtx 750t.i. or 960 will improve gaming but new games would still run very slowly.

What do you mean? I have an Asus GTX 960 Strix and play all the modern titles at ultra and get around 60 - 80 fps on Far Cry 3, 4, over 200 fps on CS:GO, etc. It doesn't run games slowly!

Also just getting 400W is a terrible idea, always get an extra 200W so you have space to upgrade or replace components, now what PSU are you getting?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012&cm_re=evga_500_watt-_-17-438-012-_-Product this is the PSU

 

[g0dly]

Also im afraid this might be a stupid question, but will getting the smaller edition sacrifice any performance from the gpu?

Also will that one work with my motherboard

 

[g0dly]

also what about this gpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487093
it appears to be small enough but will it work on my motherboard?

 

[RAZER Gamer]

http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/nvidiageforcegraphicscards/nvidiagtx960series/Asus/GTX960-MOC-2GD5.html?gclid=CJbwu_nyz8YCFSbItAodCcYKxA#utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=products
??
Razer, do you use an fx 4 series cpu?
And an extra 200 watts is a laughable idea. Buy a tier 2 supply around what you need,not a tier 4 supply 200 watts bigger; cheap supplies all the writing on the box is b/s, inc the amp and watts ratings.

I have an Intel i5-4690K and a Asus GTX 960 Strix, I overclocked both and get over 60 fps on high/ultra settings in all the games I play. My PSU is 750W and I am happy it is, I have upgraded it several times and have needed the extra power.

 

[RAZER Gamer]

also what about this gpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487093
it appears to be small enough but will it work on my motherboard?

Look, stick with the 960 because it's the best you can afford ok. But you will need a new motherboard. Your motherboard is terrible so you would need a new one anyway no matter what GPU you buy!

 

[RAZER Gamer]

http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/nvidiageforcegraphicscards/nvidiagtx960series/Asus/GTX960-MOC-2GD5.html?gclid=CJbwu_nyz8YCFSbItAodCcYKxA#utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=products
??
Razer, do you use an fx 4 series cpu?
And an extra 200 watts is a laughable idea. Buy a tier 2 supply around what you need,not a tier 4 supply 200 watts bigger; cheap supplies all the writing on the box is b/s, inc the amp and watts ratings.

Do you actually understand computers? NEVER buy a cheap PSU, they cause damage to other components and break easily. PSU's are very important in computers and if you have a bad one, it ruins your whole rig.

 

[g0dly]

also what about this gpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487093
it appears to be small enough but will it work on my motherboard?

Look, stick with the 960 because it's the best you can afford ok. But you will need a new motherboard. Your motherboard is terrible so you would need a new one anyway no matter what GPU you buy!

alright... but for as of now will the gpu fit my current motherboard?

 

[g0dly]

So you run an i5 and a 960 but say you needed 750 watts? Sorry Razor, your math is a long way out unless you can overclock to around 34 gig or you had a thirstier gpu in the past,like a pair of gtx780's.
Godly, you run a 7 series nvid card (maxwell architecture)and a gigabyte board.If the board wont run the 9 series (maxwell architecture) now, it will with a bios update.

i think it is probably best then to hold off on the graphics card and just get a new motherboard and PSU i only have a 250$ budget and i dont want to have a shitty set up because i was being impatient

 

[g0dly]

It depends on your final budget. the pc you run uses an aftermarket gigabyte board,i believe. Better to find out the maximum processor support before knocking out dosh for another board.It is 'unlikely' you can transfer the windows licence to another board (another $80)
A 'Cheap' recent motherboard will game just the same as a dear one,apart from some overclocking differences.The cheap board should still have 2x sata 3 ports but even that is not majorly important,an ssd will work well enough on sata 2.In short, do the research. ibuypower are not dell,they source aftermarket parts. Its upgradeable!

ok cool, i know i sound really stupid right now but if i get a regular gtx 960 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487091
will that fit my current motherboard?
I already am getting the PSU so my only problem is if it will fit the motherboard.

 

[RAZER Gamer]

Yes the GTX 960 will fit, but I don't think your PCIe slot is PCIe 3 so you won't get full performance. This means there's not really any point buying the card with that motherboard. Wait, I just checked that there is one PCIe 3 slot, so you're in luck.

First buy a new motherboard - £100
Then buy a good PSU - £70
Next buy the rest once you have the money