Is this graphics card compatible with my PC?

[kkoru_]

The model number is: p6687c
8.00 GB
64-bit operating system.

Will this product work with it?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127842&cm_re=GTA960-_-14-127-842-_-Product

It's a, MSI GTX 960 2GD5 GeForce GTX 960 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5 HDCP Ready SLI Support ATX Video Card

[I'm not really familiar with computer tech talk so if you could explain like i'm five that'd be great]

 

[Noah Siano]

Yup, it will work just fine. The graphics card plugs into the PCIe lane, which is the long thin plug. It's pretty self explanatory once you see the graphics card.
Basically, when you get it plugged in, just plug in your hdmi/dvi/display port cable that you use for your monitor(s) into the graphics card(not the motherboard like it is now). And youll need to go onto nvidia.com and download the latest drivers for the card.

But hardware wise, it is 100% compatible.
EDIT: Whoops, you'll need a new power supply...

 

[Unolocogringo]

Unless you have upgraded it ,your power supply is only 250 watts.
Which means it does not have enough power for a graphics card upgrade.

 

[Unolocogringo]

You need a quality power supply of 400 watts to run the computer with the GTX 960 installed.
Choose one from tier 1 or 2 at 400 watts. tier 3 430 to 500 watts. Do not even think about purchasing a tier 4 or 5 unit they are total crap.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

 

[RektSkrubs]

As Unolocogringo said, you should get a quality PSU like the Antec 620w High Current Gamer.

 

[maxalge]

As Unolocogringo said, you should get a quality PSU like the Antec 620w High Current Gamer.

Nah, for that gpu + system a quality 400w - 500w.

 

[RektSkrubs]

That makes no sense... I have a GTX 760 and it requires 500w minimum...

 

[Unolocogringo]

That makes no sense... I have a GTX 760 and it requires 500w minimum...

The new Maxwell series is much more power efficient than the older Kepler and Fermi series.

 

[kkoru_]

So it won't work at all?

 

[Unolocogringo]

not unless you have or will upgrade the power supply.
Everything else is compatible but your original power supply. It does not have enough power to run it in games.
IT might run it on the desktop, but as soon as you start a game the computer will crash or shut down.

 

[Noah Siano]

Wow, totally forgot to even think about power requirements.

Yes, you will need to change your power supply. Luckily, power supply cables have not changed much if at all in a while, so you can trust the power supply to work with your system. As for a great and cheap power supply, I would definitely buy this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012

 

[kkoru_]

Wow, totally forgot to even think about power requirements.

Yes, you will need to change your power supply. Luckily, power supply cables have not changed much if at all in a while, so you can trust the power supply to work with your system. As for a great and cheap power supply, I would definitely buy this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012

Okay, cool.. So I just upgrade the power supply, install the new card.. and I'm set?

 

[Noah Siano]

Wow, totally forgot to even think about power requirements.

Yes, you will need to change your power supply. Luckily, power supply cables have not changed much if at all in a while, so you can trust the power supply to work with your system. As for a great and cheap power supply, I would definitely buy this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012

Okay, cool.. So I just upgrade the power supply, install the new card.. and I'm set?

Just make sure you plug in all the right cables ;D

Also, you'll need to download drivers for the nvidia card. That's really easy to do. A simple "nvidia drivers" google search and you're set. Here's the page you'll be looking for though: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

 

[kkoru_]

Wow, totally forgot to even think about power requirements.

Yes, you will need to change your power supply. Luckily, power supply cables have not changed much if at all in a while, so you can trust the power supply to work with your system. As for a great and cheap power supply, I would definitely buy this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012

Okay, cool.. So I just upgrade the power supply, install the new card.. and I'm set?

Just make sure you plug in all the right cables ;D

Also, you'll need to download drivers for the nvidia card. That's really easy to do. A simple "nvidia drivers" google search and you're set. Here's the page you'll be looking for though: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

Awesome! Thanks a lot!