MSi GTX 970

[L0st1nSpace]

I am planning on replacing my current GPU (MSI Twin Frozr R7850) with the popular MSI GTX 970 ( www.amazon.com/MSI-GTX-970-4G-Graphics/dp/B00NN0GEXQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1434131696&sr=1-2&keywords=gtx+970 ) I was just wondering whether my computer is compatible with this GPU and PSU.

Computer Specs:
Motherboard: Asus Intel P8H77-I Mini ITX Motherboard
PSU: Corsair CX Series 500 Watt ATX/EPS Modular 80 Plus Bronze
Case: BitFenix Prodigy Mini ITX Case
CPU: Intel i5-3470 Quad Core 3.2 GHz

 

[Arronleeds]

yes it is, what cpu do you have?

 

[L0st1nSpace]

yes it is, what cpu do you have?

Oh snap, i knew i was missing something. It is a Intel i5-3470 Quad Core 3.2 GHz

 

[Arronleeds]

yeah mate it will run it without issue , the 970 doesnt require a massive power supply so 500watts will be fine.

 

[Bossyfins]

Get a different PSU, The CX Psu is LOW quality and can potentiallly damage the entire system beyond repair. So I advise you get a decent 500 watt psu and the 970.

 

[L0st1nSpace]

yeah mate it will run it without issue , the 970 doesnt require a massive power supply so 500watts will be fine.

Thanks a ton. 😀

 

[L0st1nSpace]

Get a different PSU, The CX Psu is LOW quality and can potentiallly damage the entire system beyond repair. So I advise you get a decent 500 watt psu and the 970.

Could you link a good PSU? I thought that Corsair makes good PSU's? Also, it would need to be able to fit a Mini ITX case. Thanks.

 

[junkeymonkey]

I been seeing a few reports on the 970 cards that ''catch fire '' hmmmmm....

example
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2677100/evga-gtx-970-caught-fire.html

 

[L0st1nSpace]

I been seeing a few reports on the 970 cards that ''catch fire '' hmmmmm....

example
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2677100/evga-gtx-970-caught-fire.html

Any about the one i specifically linked? I chose that one because of the lower power needed and it's the most popular GPU on amazon.

 

[junkeymonkey]

??? 970 is all I need to know .. I won't spend my money on a 900 card that's for sure ..

good luck and enjoy

 

[Bossyfins]

I been seeing a few reports on the 970 cards that ''catch fire '' hmmmmm....

example
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2677100/evga-gtx-970-caught-fire.html

His PSU was so bad thats what caused it . He was also using a 9370. So no doubt the PSU caused that.

 

[Bossyfins]

I been seeing a few reports on the 970 cards that ''catch fire '' hmmmmm....

example
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2677100/evga-gtx-970-caught-fire.html

His PSU was so bad thats what caused it . He was also using a 9370. So no doubt the PSU caused that.

 

[junkeymonkey]

if you say so ???

 

[Arronleeds]

Evga 970s aren't the best mate, they had issues when released with the heat pipes and there cooling isn't all that great anyway, if you want a cool 970 that overclocks like a beast, then go with the msi 970 4g, it's a monster. Mine idles at 20-24c and reaches a max of 60c on games.

 

[Bossyfins]

EVGA's 970 are actually one of the best cards. Not saying all of their cards are the best, but they are a monster in the NVIDIA sales. They had an issue with the heat pipe, but they have fixed it. Also, idle temps are based room temps so that isn't much of a comparison unless the ambient temps are consistent.