Question Will the RTX 3060 fit my motherboard?

[sleepcowboy]

I have a Biostar A320MH motherboard and want to purchase a 12 GB RTX 3060 in the near future. But first, I would like to ask concerned users if it will fit my current motherboard?

 

[COLGeek]

Yes, it will fit the motherboard.

What are the specs for the rest of your system (make/model of ALL installed components)? Particularly the PSU and case/chassis. Need to make sure you have sufficient power and physical space to accommodate the GPU.

 

[sleepcowboy]

Yes, it will fit the motherboard.

What are the specs for the rest of your system (make/model of ALL installed components)? Particularly the PSU and case/chassis. Need to make sure you have sufficient power and physical space to accommodate the GPU.

Okay. My PSU is an ATX 500W V2.31 from Ewent. And my case is the Genesis Titan 700. I also have an AMD Ryzen 5 1600 and 16 gigabytes of RAM with a frequency of 2400 MHz.

 

[COLGeek]

You should be fine space wise, the case in plenty big.

However, that PSU shaped object is awful in terms of quality and is under-powered for the RTX 3060's needs.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060-Familie

Ermöglicht es dir, die neuesten Spiele mit unglaublicher Leistung zu spielen.

www.nvidia.com

 

[sleepcowboy]

You should be fine space wise, the case in plenty big.

However, that PSU shaped object is awful in terms of quality and is under-powered for the RTX 3060's needs.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060-Familie

Ermöglicht es dir, die neuesten Spiele mit unglaublicher Leistung zu spielen.

www.nvidia.com

I know. It's just that I bought this PC a long time ago and at that moment decided to take the finished assembly, rather than assemble it myself. Anyway, I've been wanting to change this PSU to a more decent option for a long time. If it's not difficult for you, what can you recommend to replace it? Such that the RTX 3060 is fully sufficient.

 

[COLGeek]

What is your budget?

 

[sleepcowboy]

What is your budget?

Well, I don't know... Like $100-150. Maybe a little more, if it's necessary.

 

[COLGeek]

For your consideration. Gives you headroom for future upgrades.

Amazon.com

 

[sleepcowboy]

For your consideration. Gives you headroom for future upgrades.

Amazon.com

Thanks for the tip.

I found a 700W PSU from BeQuiet in my city. Can it serve as an alternative to Corsair that you dropped above?

 

[COLGeek]

I found a 700W power supply from be quiet in my city. Can it serve as an alternative to Corsair that you dropped above?

Yes, it should suffice.

 

[sleepcowboy]

Yes, it should suffice.

In that case, thank you so much for your help. You have no idea how much you've helped me. I was just looking for someone to consult before buying the 3060.

I appreciate it.

 

[COLGeek]

My pleasure. Let us know how the upgrades turn out. Have fun!

 

[DSzymborski]

Thanks for the tip.

I found a 700W power supply from be quiet in my city. Can it serve as an alternative to Corsair that you dropped above?

Wait, WHICH BeQuiet? The System Power Be Quiets are not very good and are intended for basic, entry-level builds.

 

[COLGeek]

I am assuming this: https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/1278

Far better than the current PSU.

Hopefully this one instead: https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/1534

 

[DSzymborski]

I am assuming this: https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/1278

Far better than the current PSU.

Yeah, but still group-regulated, no? And really old. Finding a local one may mean it's used too.

The System Power *10* is better, but I wouldn't want to recommend a 9.

 

[COLGeek]

Yeah, but still group-regulated, no? And really old. Finding a local one may mean it's used too.

True on both counts, for the one model. What is clear is that the current PSU must go.

 

[sleepcowboy]

Yeah, but still group-regulated, no? And really old. Finding a local one may mean it's used too.

The System Power *10* is better, but I wouldn't want to recommend a 9.

It will not be used. It's just that Amazon can't deliver the power supply you recommended to my country, and I thought I could find an alternative in a store in my city.

 

[sleepcowboy]

What is clear is that the current PSU must go.

Damn straight.

 

[DSzymborski]

It will not be used. It's just that Amazon can't deliver the power supply you recommended to my country, and I thought I could find an alternative in a store in my city.

Well, what is it?

 

[sleepcowboy]

Well, what is it?

Well, I found one. This is Pure Power 11 700W.

I apologize if I choose questionable options. I just don't have much experience in these matters and I would like to hear the experts' opinion about this PSU.

 

[--SID--]

Yeah, but still group-regulated, no? And really old. Finding a local one may mean it's used too.

The System Power *10* is better, but I wouldn't want to recommend a 9.

System Power 9 => 400w has DC-DC.

 

[COLGeek]

Well, I found one. But I'm not sure I can count on myself in these matters. I mean, you're the professionals. So this is Pure Power 11 700W.

I apologize if I choose questionable options. I just don't have much experience in these matters and I would like to hear the experts' opinion about this PSU.

This will meet you needs quite well.

 

[sleepcowboy]

This will meet you needs quite well.

That's cool. In that case, I'll take this PSU along with the 3060. Thank you so much again for your help.

 

[COLGeek]

That's cool. In that case, I'll take this PSU along with the 3060. Thank you so much again for your help.

The pleasure is all mine, my friend. Be well!

 

[sleepcowboy]

The pleasure is all mine, my friend. Be well!

You too. Peace.