Wanting to upgrade to Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti in older system

[trevormeltonart]

Hi all,

I'm finally looking to upgrade my GPU in my rig, the only problem is I have never actually done so. I was hoping to get some help just to make sure it will fit and work properly, before shelling out the money and having to go through a whole ordeal of returning or upgrading multiple parts on finding out that it doesn't fit.

Currently these are the specs that I have in my computer:

OS Name: Microsoft Windows 10 Home
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7673
System Type: x64-based PC
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600K CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3401 Mhz, 4 Core(s)
Graphics Card: XFX AMD Radeon R9 270x
Computer Case: CM Storm Scout
Power Supply: Rosewill Bronze 1000W

From everything I have gathered thus far, it does appear that my computer is compatible to run this with the PCI-E slot, and the power seems to be enough. Where I don't know exactly what I'm doing, is trying to figure out if the GPU will fit. My case specifications state that the case can fit the card length, but the height on the motherboard is my main concern. Is there anyway to tell just from computer specs if this will fit?

Thanks,
Trevor

 

[RobCrezz]

Simple answer is "maybe".

In theory, it should all work just fine. I have a 2600k based system with a 10 series card (1060 6gb), and it works just fine.

However some of the older boards like the P67 have been known to not work with the newer 10 series cards.

I would update the bios to the newest version as a first step, before trying.

 

[trevormeltonart]

Simple answer is "maybe".

In theory, it should all work just fine. I have a 2600k based system with a 10 series card (1060 6gb), and it works just fine.

However some of the older boards like the P67 have been known to not work with the newer 10 series cards.

I would update the bios to the newest version as a first step, before trying.

Thanks for the quick reply Rob. I checked the BIOS version and it looks like I am up to date with version 5.4

I purchased my computer as a custom build, so my knowledge isn't that great with building. If it turns out my motherboard doesn't work correctly, is this something I can upgrade without having to also upgrade other components like RAM?

 

[Corwin65]

If you can find a decently priced used board then you would be fine. You should be fine though.

 

[RobCrezz]

Simple answer is "maybe".

In theory, it should all work just fine. I have a 2600k based system with a 10 series card (1060 6gb), and it works just fine.

However some of the older boards like the P67 have been known to not work with the newer 10 series cards.

I would update the bios to the newest version as a first step, before trying.

Thanks for the quick reply Rob. I checked the BIOS version and it looks like I am up to date with version 5.4

I purchased my computer as a custom build, so my knowledge isn't that great with building. If it turns out my motherboard doesn't work correctly, is this something I can upgrade without having to also upgrade other components like RAM?

Yeah if you could find a Z77 based board from the used markets like ebay, then it should be pretty straight forward. I had to do this a few years ago when my Z68 board died.

 

[trevormeltonart]

Alright so the 1070 Ti installed no problem and is running great! Thanks for the help!

 

[RobCrezz]

Good news, enjoy.