I Need To Upgrade My GPU But...

[freerunnerx]

Information About My Situation
I want to upgrade my GPU from an AMD Radeon™ HD 7750 to a NVIDIA GTX 970 but I have a problem. I think I need a bigger case which has got me worried. I feel confident enough to take my current computer apart but i'm worried that if i move it from one case to another it will break or I will make a mistake which I wont know how to fix.

Parts

Corsair 80 PLUS Power Supply Unit, UK - 650W
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PGUSEBG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=K2T41B00RM6D&coliid=I1PNRD1W8AWQKQ&psc=1

MSI NVIDIA GTX 970 Gaming
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NOP536Y/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=K2T41B00RM6D&coliid=I17A6VGHUMGUTT&psc=1

Obsidian Series 450D Windowed Mid-Tower
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00I6BJ8MQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=K2T41B00RM6D&coliid=IZLT1QI6VFLZF&psc=1

My Current Computer

http://imgur.com/a/Bc7Pb

I need to know if its possible to get a GTX 970 in my current case or should I just get a new case.

Note: The paper in the computer on some screen shots it to represent the gtx 970

If I need to transfer my computer over to another case how do i go about doing it so I don't break anything/make a mistake that stops it working

 

[RockyPlays]

That case is perfectly fine for that card.

 

[ingtar33]

yes, your current computer case can fit a 970, however you'll run into the SATA cables on the back of the motherboard, if you can move that one cable to another sata plug you'd be 100% perfect with the current case. If you can't move that sata plug, a new case won't work either; its the motherboard that will be the problem.

 

[madmatt30]

Tight but it'll fit mate.
That obsidion is a nice case but dreadfully overpriced.

In all honesty I'd personally change the case as the cooling options don't look great for a 970but there are cases for £50 or so which will do a great job

Do you already own that vs650? - its not a great quality PSU - there are better options available for about a tenner more.

 

[freerunnerx]

What about the PSU I was on about buying. Will that fit

 

[freerunnerx]

Nothing has been bought yet if you have a power supply in mind can you link please and thank you

 

[ingtar33]

yes the psu and gpu both will fit in your current case, but you're ignoring completely what i'm saying about the sata cables. they're in the way on the current motherboard.

 

[madmatt30]

Much much much better PSU
The Asus card will suit your case better (£80 worth of free games too)

I think as ingtar states that sata connector may be an issue, if it is a right angled connector will get you round that IMO.


Superflower 550w gold - £55

https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/Non-Modular+650W+or+less/SuperFlower+Golden+Green+HX+550W+%2280+Plus+Gold%22+Power+Supply+-+Black+?productId=64207

Asus 970 turbo £269

https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Graphics+Cards/NVIDIA+GeForce/GeForce+GTX+970/Asus++GTX+970+TURBO+OC+4096MB+GDDR5+PCI-Express+Graphics+Card+%2B+FREE+Far+Cry+Primal+%2B+Tom+Clancy%27s+Division+?productId=65236

 

[madmatt30]

Sata connector is a non-issue - you have 2 unused ones at the bottom of the board If I'm looking right?? So you can swap that top one over.

 

[geofelt]

That particular card is 10.91" long.
The power connectors are on top, so you should have no issue installing.

If you want shorter, the EVGA GTX970SC is only 9.5" long, costs less, and has a higher boost clock.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-GeForce-Superclocked-Cooling-Graphics/dp/B00NSXYEQW/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1457197657&sr=1-1&keywords=EVGA+GeForce+GTX+970+04G-P4-2974-KR+4GB+SC

If I see a problem, it is not with size, but with poor case airflow.
I do not see any intake fans in the case.

I might suggest a more modern M-ATX case with better ventilation.
This Silverstone ps-07 is an excellent case which I have used before.
Don't know why white is so much cheaper than black
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SilverStone-SST-PS07W-Precision-Tower-Micro/dp/B007RUT7SM/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1457198140&sr=1-1&keywords=silverstone+ps07

On moving to a new case, just take your time, and do not force anything.
Take photos of where everything is connected so you remember where to reconnect.
Take the time to download and read the case instruction manual while awaiting delivery.

Pay particular attention to the front panel connections.
You will want your motherboard manual to find where the pins are.
LED leads are polarized,
power and reset switches are not.
No harm will come if you do not get them right.

 

[madmatt30]

That asus blower I suggested will be better than a twin fan model in that case - I guarantee that 100%.

The 2 free games make it hard to ignore in all honesty aswell (just started playing primal this morning & its a pretty stunning game IMO)

 

[freerunnerx]

Sata connector is a non-issue - you have 2 unused ones at the bottom of the board If I'm looking right?? So you can swap that top one over.

I moved them all down by one

 

[madmatt30]

Then youbare good mate - I strongly suggestca better PSU than the corsair vs.
For a tenner more that superflower hx is a no brainer IMO - excellent quality.