[SOLVED] Replacing GTX 970 in Asus Rog G20CB with 1660 TI

Jan 30, 2020
4
0
10
Hello,

I'm considering upgrading the 970 in my G20 to a 1660 TI and just wanted to make sure there's nothing I'm over looking. The new card looks to be about 3 inches less in length and only about 0.1 inches wider, so I anticipate that it will fit. I'm assuming my 970 already has the 6 and 8 pin connectors to plug the 1660 TI into the motherboard. It draws less power than the 970 so I can't imagine I'd need to update my PSU. However, the card's Amazon page says they recommend a 450W PSU. My G20 has a 180W and 230W. Will that be a problem?

I'm upgrading the card mainly to run SteamVR games on my Oculus Quest via Link. I have an i7-6700, so I think I'm good on the CPU side.

Is there anything else I may be overlooking in this process?

Thanks
 

logainofhades

Titan
Moderator
recommended for your old 970 was 500W or higher from nvidia. That values are for being really sure it will run even with crappy PSUs rated at 500W but would get 300W to the system

suggested power supply would be 350W

His system uses external power bricks, like a laptop. https://www.asus.com/us/Tower-PCs/ROG-G20CB/overview/

ZkuikhtvQrRB4SI5_setting_000_1_90_end_500.png
 
Jan 30, 2020
4
0
10
His system uses external power bricks, like a laptop. https://www.asus.com/us/Tower-PCs/ROG-G20CB/overview/

ZkuikhtvQrRB4SI5_setting_000_1_90_end_500.png

Correct. What does this mean for me? I saw an answer on Amazon that mentioned something about there being an issue with the Graphics Card getting power from the motherboard instead of directly from the PSU. Is that true you think? In addition, does it seem likely that the dual PSU that I have will be sufficient?

Thanks