- Dec 7, 2011
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I'm looking for some advice about upgrading to a GTX560Ti from an HD6770. I don't really know a lot about how to interpret the different specs of the varying models of the 560...all I really know is that the 560 will be a significant upgrade.
The thing I'm most worried about is the power supply requirements and the cooling requirements.
My budget is $300 max, and would prefer to keep it within $250 before tax, so I'm hoping I can just swap out the graphics cards without having to buy a better PSU and cooling.
Here is the specs of my PC:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02874899&cc=ca&dlc=en&lc=en&product=5097932
(Note that my CPU in this link is apparently capable of 3.4GHz in turbo, but I don't think it does, or I at least don't know how to overclock it, so for all intents and purposes, consider it 2.9)
And here is some of the models I've been considering at the store I plan on going to:
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/search.asp?keywords=gtx+560+ti
After looking at the specs of my computer, would you say I would be able to simply swap out the old card for the new one, or would the PSU need to be upgraded as well?
Which model(s) would you most recommend?
After installing the new 560, would I reap the full potential, or would anything in my rig cause a bottleneck and negate the benefits of the better GPU?
Is there anything else I should know before I go buy?
Thanks for your feedback
EDIT
The thing I'm most worried about is the power supply requirements and the cooling requirements.
My budget is $300 max, and would prefer to keep it within $250 before tax, so I'm hoping I can just swap out the graphics cards without having to buy a better PSU and cooling.
Here is the specs of my PC:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02874899&cc=ca&dlc=en&lc=en&product=5097932
(Note that my CPU in this link is apparently capable of 3.4GHz in turbo, but I don't think it does, or I at least don't know how to overclock it, so for all intents and purposes, consider it 2.9)
And here is some of the models I've been considering at the store I plan on going to:
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/search.asp?keywords=gtx+560+ti
After looking at the specs of my computer, would you say I would be able to simply swap out the old card for the new one, or would the PSU need to be upgraded as well?
Which model(s) would you most recommend?
After installing the new 560, would I reap the full potential, or would anything in my rig cause a bottleneck and negate the benefits of the better GPU?
Is there anything else I should know before I go buy?
Thanks for your feedback
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