MSI Nightblade Graphics Card

[sskadsheim]

I want to upgrade my MSI nightblade M1 by buying a GTX 1060, but since the PC's power supply only has 350w, it wouldnt work right? Is it possible to swap the power supply out with a stronger one?

 

[hang-the-9]

Depends on the computer you have, some OEM motherboards have proprietary power connections and some cases can only accept certain size power supplies. Aside from that, if you have a normal ATX case and motherboard, then yes you can get a better power supply. Corsair CXM model is good for a lower price, I also like the Corsair M12II models since they have been having rebates on them so end up at a very good price https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817151095

 

[sskadsheim]

Depends on the computer you have, some OEM motherboards have proprietary power connections and some cases can only accept certain size power supplies. Aside from that, if you have a normal ATX case and motherboard, then yes you can get a better power supply. Corsair CXM model is good for a lower price, I also like the Corsair M12II models since they have been having rebates on them so end up at a very good price https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817151095

 

[sskadsheim]

Well, the msi nightblade is a compressed pc, whcih makes it very small of course, but the gpu is easily replaceable.
I dont know about the motherboard though.
Do you think you could look it up? U seem like the expert here.
Thanks for the answer btw

 

[hang-the-9]

That system looks to be running a 1060 just fine on the stock power supply https://smallformfactor.net/reviews/msi-nightblade-mi3-review

It also looks to have a custom PSU shape.

 

[sskadsheim]

Thats the M3. I only have the M1 which runs a 960 with 350w

 

[hang-the-9]

Thats the M3. I only have the M1 which runs a 960 with 350w

Power supply is the same 350w and both the 960 and the 1060 use the same amount of power under load. 960 is not a bad card, you don't really have to upgrade it for 1080 gaming. It's about the same speed as a 1050 Ti.

 

[sskadsheim]

Thats the M3. I only have the M1 which runs a 960 with 350w

Power supply is the same 350w and both the 960 and the 1060 use the same amount of power under load. 960 is not a bad card, you don't really have to upgrade it for 1080 gaming. It's about the same speed as a 1050 Ti.

 

[sskadsheim]

Well, the main reason i want to upgrade is because of the VRAM. Mine only has 2gb and the the 1060 im looking at has 6gb. Is it possible with 350w?

 

[sskadsheim]

Thats the M3. I only have the M1 which runs a 960 with 350w

Power supply is the same 350w and both the 960 and the 1060 use the same amount of power under load. 960 is not a bad card, you don't really have to upgrade it for 1080 gaming. It's about the same speed as a 1050 Ti.

 

[hang-the-9]

Well, the main reason i want to upgrade is because of the VRAM. Mine only has 2gb and the the 1060 im looking at has 6gb. Is it possible with 350w?

And are you having issues due to the video card in games? Or are you just reading that more ram is better so you want more? 6 bg vs 3 gb 1060 won't matter in power draw. If the 960 uses the same power as a 1060 and you are running a 960 now, it's simple logic to figure things out from there.

 

[sskadsheim]

Well, the main reason i want to upgrade is because of the VRAM. Mine only has 2gb and the the 1060 im looking at has 6gb. Is it possible with 350w?

I'm not getting the 60 fps that i want and i constantly get alerts that my vram is too low. Does more vram require more power or???+