Should this video card work with this?

[Greg Gorman-1304225]

Hey, I'm getting a cheaper desktop and a nice 7970. I am just worried that it doesn't have the one 8 PIN PEG that it needs. I was zooming in carefully and I saw the 6 PIN Peg to fit in the video card, but I didn't really see the 8 PIN. Would I be safe getting these two?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229364
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127732

Or do I just need to plug in one?

(PS, it has the correct PCIe express slot so the card is compatible with this mobo)

 

[thecynicalmonk]

...but it already comes with a graphics card...

 

[ur6beersaway]

It comes with a Nvidia Geforce GT 620 2GB why not get another card (2)GT 620 an run SLI setup ?

 

[Greg Gorman-1304225]

...but it already comes with a graphics card...

The GT-620 is very low end. I plan on playing BF3 and COD on Ultra settings. I'm getting this lower end rig because I save alot of money, it has a decent PSU, and it has an amazing i5-3750k. I am getting the 7970 with it to play almost all games on ultra... I was originally going with another desktop but with this one I save alot of money, thus letting me get the more expensive 7970.

 

[Greg Gorman-1304225]

It comes with a Nvidia Geforce GT 620 2GB why not get another card (2)GT 620 an run SLI setup ?

It only has one PCIe x16 slot. Or do I only need one?

 

[thecynicalmonk]

...but it already comes with a graphics card...

The GT-620 is very low end. I plan on playing BF3 and COD on Ultra settings. I'm getting this lower end rig because I save alot of money, it has a decent PSU, and it has an amazing i5-3750k. I am getting the 7970 with it to play almost all games on ultra... I was originally going with another desktop but with this one I save alot of money, thus letting me get the more expensive 7970.

You would save even more money by building your own. Go here: http://www.logicalincrements.com/, set your price range, and choose a better graphics card if you wish. BTW my build runs BF3 on Max at 45-55 FPS

 

[Greg Gorman-1304225]

...but it already comes with a graphics card...

The GT-620 is very low end. I plan on playing BF3 and COD on Ultra settings. I'm getting this lower end rig because I save alot of money, it has a decent PSU, and it has an amazing i5-3750k. I am getting the 7970 with it to play almost all games on ultra... I was originally going with another desktop but with this one I save alot of money, thus letting me get the more expensive 7970.

You would save even more money by building your own. Go here: http://www.logicalincrements.com/, set your price range, and choose a better graphics card if you wish. BTW my build runs BF3 on Max at 45-55 FPS

I was planning on building my own, but my father isn't a tech savvy and is naive about me building my own. But that is to expected.

 

[Greg Gorman-1304225]

But anyways, does the power supply work with the 7970? I kinda have my mind set on this if it is compatible..

 

[thecynicalmonk]

But anyways, if anyone has a better build without me having to build it, that would be great! I have a 1,230 Dollar budget including shipping, taxes, and any extra fees. I don't mind tigerdirect, Avadirect, newegg, or cyberpowerpc.

Loosen your requirements a little, and maybe someone can help you...

Good Luck!