Hello.
I'm looking to replace my graphics card in my HTPC I built and really could use some expert advice.
I currently have a Zotac 660 Ti and it is listed as 7.53" x 4.38" x 1.39". It has served me well for the past 7 years, and only replacing it because it can't support the latest games. I'm not a huge gamer, but did buy RDR2 and the kids and I can't play it. Plus I'm hoping to get some other benefits out of a new card.
My PC specs are:
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB ATX LGA1155 v1.1
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Low Voltage Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
Case: Silverstone GD01B-MXR HTPC
Any suggestions would really be appreciated. I'm not sure what is compatible with my board. Size is the overriding factor as to what card I can get.
I've had good luck with Nvidia cards and prefer those. I'd like to get 8gb on the card, but if 6gb seems acceptable for now and future, I can go that way. Also looking into doubling my PC's memory from 8 to 16, but need to look at what is compatible and if I shouldn't replace the existing 8 (4x2) with a completely new set instead of adding another 8 to the existing (kind of a second question for you there too).
thanks very much!
I'm looking to replace my graphics card in my HTPC I built and really could use some expert advice.
I currently have a Zotac 660 Ti and it is listed as 7.53" x 4.38" x 1.39". It has served me well for the past 7 years, and only replacing it because it can't support the latest games. I'm not a huge gamer, but did buy RDR2 and the kids and I can't play it. Plus I'm hoping to get some other benefits out of a new card.
My PC specs are:
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB ATX LGA1155 v1.1
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Low Voltage Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
Case: Silverstone GD01B-MXR HTPC
Any suggestions would really be appreciated. I'm not sure what is compatible with my board. Size is the overriding factor as to what card I can get.
I've had good luck with Nvidia cards and prefer those. I'd like to get 8gb on the card, but if 6gb seems acceptable for now and future, I can go that way. Also looking into doubling my PC's memory from 8 to 16, but need to look at what is compatible and if I shouldn't replace the existing 8 (4x2) with a completely new set instead of adding another 8 to the existing (kind of a second question for you there too).
thanks very much!