Motherboard compatible with a 1070?

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on a tight budget:
1. GPU
2. PSU

that's it
when u're going to sell the system, just swap the old PSU back, sell it
use the new GPU and PSU on your new system
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the motherboard will fit just fine:
BIOS will support it
the mobo had PCIe 16X slot
these 2 are the only criteria for most of today's GPU, if u had both of them, they'll work

however, if ur CPU is below the FX 83**, i think bottleneck is bound to happen... try to OC the CPU it to reduce the bottleneck
 
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My current build:
Cpu: AMD FX-6300 Core Black Edition
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB 3.0
Graphics:MSI Radeon R9 270 Gaming 2GB
Memory:Kingston Hyper X Fury HX318C10FRK2/8 8GB (2x4GB) Red
Hard Drive:Seagate Barracuda 2 TB ST2000DM001
Power Supply:Be Quiet! Pure Power L8 600W
Case: Nanoxia Claw Red Case
 
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I think with that CPU, the highest you can go to is a 1050ti. Which is already almost what you have in the name of R9 270 (there is not a lot of difference in them especially with that CPU). Anything above will be severely bottlenecked by the CPU. I am sorry, but the whole PC upgrade seems like the way to go. But, let's wait for what others have to say about it 🙁
 
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wattage wise, it's should be enough, but it's rated as tier 4 in: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/
might not be wise to OC ur CPU with this PSU

on the other hand, ur CPU's going to bottleneck the GPU by quite a margin if u don't OC it

suggestion:
get a CPU + PSU upgrade: a FX8320 / FX 8350 + some tier 1/2 PSU should do the job decently
don't forget to get a decent cooler for overclocking :)
or
do a generation leap: a Ryzen / Coffelake build would give u significant improvement [this means u need a whole remake though, u can try to sell the PC u have now to gain some extra budget]

 
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Lifesavers, thanks for this much needed info. So basically im starting to save up to replace all parts but i didnt account for the fact this would happen. My PC has been broken for nearly a month and im getting desperate. As hellraiser mentioned a 1050ti would be the highest i could go. So im wondering if this part is viable. And i can upgrade all parts at once at a later date. Thanks

https://www.pccasegear.com/products/37152/msi-geforce-gtx-1050-ti-gaming-x-4gb
 
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No, no. Please do not run any new parts on that system due to your PSU. I forgot to mention that and mentioned only about the CPU. Your entire system needs to go. I would just sell this system and get a new one based on Intel Coffee lake or AMD Ryzen. Sorry mate, but it is what it is. 🙁
 
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GTX 1050 Ti doesn't consume that much power so it should be pretty safe [TDP around 75w, so power consumption should be around there, though the Gaming X can consume more since MSI put a 6-pin connector on it, the wattage usage wouldn't go above 150w though imo]


@OP
u can do that instead, i myself are running an i5 2400 + 1050Ti with a crappy unknown PSU (400w 70+)
yes it's concerning and, but overall it should be relatively safe

if u want to save some extra cash, going with the normal 1 fan edition would be more efficient and better, since this GPU aren't really hot to begin with :)
for example, this one perhaps: https://www.pccasegear.com/products/40388/msi-geforce-gtx-1050-ti-aero-itx-oc-4gb/

though do replace the other parts as soon as u have the money :)

 
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read my new post about the 1050Ti

as for the new mobo + CPU
it's nice, but imho, the Ryzen / Coffelake is a better option :)
remember that doing this would mean u need new RAM too [more cost]

if u don't have much of a budget, my suggestion is to stick with the FX for a while, since the GTX 1050Ti would be enough for a while, and when u have the money, sell the old PC parts, go with the whole new platform and just put the 1050Ti to the new system :)
 
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A) that CPU needs DDR4 RAM, while you have a DDR3
B) That PSU is tier 4. It means, that its not reliable. Even if it seems like it's working, its a very fair chance that it is eating away the other components slowly. Getting a good PSU from tier 2 and above is a good insurance against any potential mishaps from the PSU.

Which is why, I recommended to build a new system since you will need new RAM, new Mobo, new PSU, new GPU, new CPU. You can probably salvage the case and sell the rest of the components.

Examples of some good PSUs: Seasonic, Corsair RM or CX or TXm, EVGA etc. provided they are certified at least 80 plus bronze. The higher the better.

Please check my signature and check out my PC components prices in your area. This should give you a starting point for a nice mid end 1080p 60 Hz gaming build. We will try to improve it from there. :)

And, good luck for that interview. You should probably prepare for it now instead of worrying about the PC. We can get to the best possible build in your budget starting tomorrow. :)
 
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on a tight budget:
1. GPU
2. PSU

that's it
when u're going to sell the system, just swap the old PSU back, sell it
use the new GPU and PSU on your new system
 
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don't recommend PSU based on their brands dude :)
every brand had their own high and low tier line up
EVGA good one: G2, G3, B2, GQ, Supernova
Corsair: TXM, RMx, CXM [not recommended for overclocking though]
Seasonic: G, X, Focus Plus, Prime

@OP
focus on the interview first, the old PC and this website ain't going anywhere so u can think about these and ask around after u've done your interview 😀 GL Mate 😀
 
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No, no, I meant these PSUs should be certified 80 plus bronze at least. Most of the good ones are at least certified that much. Sorry, OP for the confusion, every brand has their dark side and I should not have mentioned just the brand names.

You get that job tomorrow, come back and we will give you better recommendations.
 
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