Question Is a Gigabyte GA-A320M-H compatible with a MSI 1070?

[JackMcA]

So I'm about to get a new graphics card what I am going for is a 1070 but I dont know if my motherboard is compatible with it (Gigabyte GA-A320M-H).

 

[bobalazs]

As long as it has a pci-e slot, which it does, afaik it's compatible. What's more important is, that your power supply can feed the new gpu with enough power.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Yes, the gigabyte a320 motherboard is compatable with the gtx 1070.

What psu do you have?

 

[JackMcA]

I have 450w

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Make and model?

 

[JackMcA]

FiercePC
SILENT 120MM FAN
Model: ATX-450

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Yea no. A 450w from a no name is not going to hapily power a 1070.

You definitely need to upgrade your power suooly to use a 1070.

 

[JackMcA]

What do you suggest I change it 2?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...d-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020133-na

 

[JackMcA]

Thanks so will that be able to work with the motherboard I have and everything? Because I have a AMD athlon X4 950.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Yes.

 

[JackMcA]

Ah alright cool thanks alot for the help.

 

[bobalazs]

It will work on your motherboard, however you should have led with that, that you have an athlon x4 950.
There is no point upgrading gpu in that build, as you will not have much more fps in some games because you will be very cpu limited. A good pair gpu for that cpu is something like a gtx 1050 or below.

 

[JackMcA]

So your saying theres no point of me getting a 1070 the reason I'm getting one is for a vr but I dont want to have to upgrade everything. Is it worth me trying to get a better motherboard but the thing is I dont know how to replace everything with a new motherboard.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

The athlon will hold you back

 

[JackMcA]

Ok so all I need is a new motherboard,new psu and gpu?

 

[JackMcA]

Can you send me a link to a cheap motherboard that will work good?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

The motherboard is fine, the CPU is the issue.

I would consider a ryzen 5 1600, Corsair TXM linked above, and 1070.

 

[JackMcA]

Ok thanks so that's all I need to be able to run a 1070 and vr?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Technically the psu and gpu at minimum, but you will eant cpu upgrade aswell to have a good time.

 

[JackMcA]

Ah ok thanks I have added all the parts to Amazon now haha.