M51AC Asus case for a power supply upgrade and graphic

[M05K]

Hey everyone!

I need help because im upgrading my Desktop soon, so here i go:

This power supply fits in my case? XFX Pro 650W Core Edition

This Graphic card fits in my case? Radeon HD 4870 X2

My case : http://www.asus.com/Desktops/M51AC/

Im more afraid of the Power supply, I dont know if it really fits, the graphic card i think it fits well.

Thank you everyone 😀

 

[M05K]

Yea, im only going to put more 1 RAM (4gb) and the graphic card which requires the drivers I think that's all right?

 

[Vic 40]

Im not opening my Desktop right now, only when I have all the equipment because my Desktop is still on warranty, I take the measurements outside of the box and I have the correctly height/width/depth I think .

For the measuremenst of the psu,

150 (width) × 86 (height) × 140 mm (depth) (5.9 × 3.4 × 5.5 in)

From here,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATX
The depth may wary a little,just make sure that the cables fit between the psu and the dvd drive,maybe even put that drive one place lower so you could stash some cables on top of it if it's possible.

Yea, im only going to put more 1 RAM (4gb) and the graphic card which requires the drivers.I think that's all right?

Yes.For the ram,if the motherboard and o.s. support it also yes.Make sure it runs on the same speed.timings and voltage as the one you already got.Check that with cpu-z.

 

[M05K]

Hi Vic!

Do you think the hd 4870x2 will fit in my case?

Thank you =D

 

[Vic 40]

I can't say for sure,but when this is the inside of that case you'd probably be fine.
http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/img/pcw/docs/610/182/h05.jpg
There's a lot of space in the lower end where the gpu will be.You could measure ti and compare it to the specs of the card.

 

[M05K]

I saw something about flashing Graphic Card, http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/hd-4870-x2-bios-flash-leads-to-no-power-cord-error.186202/

I dont need to flash anything right? Just plug the Graphic card, PSU and install the drivers right? I'm going to assemble my new equipment on next Wednesday or Friday.

 

[Vic 40]

If the card works fine is there absolutly no need to flash the bios.Yes just install the card and psu and when the pc is running fine install the drivers.
For the latest drivers for that gpu look here,
http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx
system=desktop
product family=radeon hd series
product=radeon 4xxx series
o.s.=yours to pick
->step 5

 

[M05K]

I cant play basic games with this GT 625 card. Like Sniper Ghost Warrior, Payday 2 etc...

I think the problem its only on the graphic card, hope im correct

 

[M05K]

Hi Vic do you use any Antistatic wrist strap when you change something internal on your computer?

 

[Vic 40]

I personally don't no.Just make sure you don't wear anything that easily gives static charge like wool or fleece (things like that) and before starting discharge yourself by touching something bear metal or the ground pins in a wallsocket.Or even work on your socks.

 

[M05K]

Hi Vic

When Im going to put the new graphic card like you said I need to:

1 - Remove the old graphic card drivers;
2 - Put the New PSU;
3 - Put the new graphicc card and connect it with the power cables;

4 - Put the DVI cable on the graphic card? (The monitor will be able to put image without the drivers? (That's my question));

 

[Pondering]

Install the card first if you are worried.

You could install the card without uninstalling the driver first if you wanted but the primary concern is that with it being a 4xxx card that there might be driver issues and you can't install a new driver until the card is installed.

Windows has basic drivers. Just make sure that you download the video card driver before you uninstall the old video card's driver since it will be hard to browse the web without the video card driver installed.

Quoted from Vic 40
For the latest drivers for that gpu look here,
http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx
system=desktop
product family=radeon hd series
product=radeon 4xxx series
o.s.=yours to pick
->step 5

 

[Vic 40]

Steps 1->4 seems to be right.Like pondering says has windows standard drivers on which the card will work.It might be better to use vga->vga if gpu and monitor both have it untill drivers are installed.

Remove the drivers in safe mode.You could use one of the next for it or just via programs and parts or device manager,
http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/display_driver_uninstaller_download.html
or
http://treexy.com/products/driver-fusion
if you remove via the device manager or programs and .. could you use these to scan for bits of the drivers that are left behind.

 

[M05K]

I'll have tou use an adapter, VGA>DVI, because my monitor is VGA and the graphic card is DVI, what do you think?

 

[Vic 40]

That will be fine.

 

[M05K]

What do you recommend me to do? Remove the drivers with the programs you gave me or in device manager?

So I need to put the monitor connected to the graphic card right? Not on the onboard graphics?

 

[Vic 40]

What do you recommend me to do? Remove the drivers with the programs you gave me or in device manager?

via the device manager (uninstall) would be fine,i would scan for remains after that with for instance ddu (=guru3d).

So I need to put the monitor connected to the graphic card right? Not on the onboard graphics?

Yes,connect it to the 4870x2,not the onboard.

 

[M05K]

You would scan if which program? Sorry

 

[Vic 40]

ddu from guru3d,
http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/display_driver_uninstaller_download.html

 

[M05K]

How do I scan in that program? It only have 3 options

 

[Vic 40]

You choose the third option,

uninstal the current and previous drivers and shutdown the computer with no rescan (for installing a new gpu)

Make sure you selected (but probably is already done) the right drivers to uninstall= nvidia or amd.
When the system has shutdown can you take it of the power and change the gpu and psu.

 

[M05K]

I will remove my drivers with that program, i'll not use the windows driver remover then

 

[Vic 40]

Okay,it will ask to restart in safe mode to do it as good as possible,do this.

 

[M05K]

Hello Vic, im getting an r9 280, it's good in this time? Because other gpu's are already release

 

[Vic 40]

Yes that's a good gpu,it's about equal to the gtx 760.Read some reviews.

The next time better start a new thread,this one was already solved and i might have stopped tracking it. 😉