New Graphics Card: Is it compatible and should I bother?

[vinestone]

Hi,

I’m looking at getting a new graphics card for my computer since my old one is pretty much fried. My computer is a Gateway FX6860, about 3 and half years old, with the following specs:

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) 19-2600 CPU @ 3.40 GHz
Installed memory (RAM): 16.0GB DDR3 Memory
Graphics Card: NVidia GeForce GTX560Ti 1280MB
Hard Drive: 128GB Solid-State Drive + 2TB Hard Drive
System type: 64-bit Operating System
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium

The fan on my current graphics card have become extremely loud (sounds like an airplane) and it has difficulty running new games on the highest settings. Subsequently I’m looking at upgrading to the GeForce GTX 970. So I’m wondering if this card compatible with my PC (the exact model I’m looking at is: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 Superclocked ACX 2.0 4GB GDDR5 256bit, DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI, DP SLI Ready Graphics Card)? And if so is this a good idea or should I instead be looking at buying a whole new system?

Thanks!

 

[British_and_Proud]

Yes, the i7 should be adequate for a 970, I don't think there'll be a bottleneck, However you may have to upgrade your PSU

 

[okcnaline]

Yes, upgrade the PSU to maybe a XFX 650W 80+ Gold non-modular. And also, the GTX 970 won't bottleneck.

 

[vinestone]

Here is some more info I took from my PC's System Information in case it is relevant:

OS Name: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Version: 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601
Other OS Description: Not Available
OS Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation
System Manufacturer: Gateway
System Model: FX6860
System Type: x64-based PC
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3401 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date: American Megatrends Inc. P02-A2, 31/10/2011
SMBIOS Version: 2.6
Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume2
Hardware Abstraction Layer: Version = "6.1.7601.17514"
Installed Physical Memory (RAM): 16.0 GB
Total Physical Memory: 16.0 GB
Available Physical Memory: 12.4 GB
Total Virtual Memory: 16.0 GB
Available Virtual Memory: 11.9 GB
Page File Space: 0 bytes

I'm not entirely sure about my PC's PSU. I opened it up and took a picture of the unit. I'm not entirely sure where it state's what its wattage is? Also do you think I should get a new PSU if I upgrade to the GTX 970 and if so do you have any recommendations on a specific one?

Also here is a picture of the inside of my PC just to give an idea of the overall system:

Thanks!