Will my build support a GPU upgrade to 2060 super?

ToxicFox

ToxicFox

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Hi all much like the title im wanting to upgrade my GPU to a 2060 Super but know very minimal about hardware and would love some advice even if it was to recommend a different GPU.

Thanks!

Case
NZXT NOCTIS 450 MID-TOWER GAMING CASE (BLACK/RED)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core Processor i7-6700 (3.4GHz) 8MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® MAXIMUS VIII RANGER: RoG, PCI-e 3.0, SATA 3.0, LG1151
Memory (RAM)
16GB HyperX FURY DDR4 2666MHz (2 x 8GB Kit)
Graphics Card
4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 970 - 2 x DVI, HDMI, DP - GeForce GTX VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
1TB WD BLACK 3.5" WD1003FZEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
256GB SAMSUNG SM951 M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 2150MB/R, 1260MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 650W CS SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H55 Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
 
SpyderTracks

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Yes, should be fine, the limiting factors are the PSU (on which you've got plenty of headroom) and the physical size within the case (yours should be fine).

What monitor are you pairing it with? What resolutiion and refresh rate or make and model?
 
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ToxicFox said:
I'm currently using this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-Optix-G24C-24-G24c/dp/B072JZ66T3

However I have been thinking of buying a 1440 144hz. What would you recommend?
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Yeah, decent monitor for the GPU, would be a worthy upgrade.

1440p would be even better still if you're open to upgrading the monitor, although if you do, I would suggest waiting until September for the upcoming RTX3000 series GPU's as you'll be able to get much more power for the same money.

The RTX3060 should be able to drive 1440p 144Hz easily, plus have much better support for full ray tracing.
 
ToxicFox

ToxicFox

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Thanks for the heads up appreciate it, I think i will wait till sept for the new ones.

On the monitor subject though can anyone recommend a 1440p 144hz monitor? budget is probably £300
 
SpyderTracks

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There are some good options at that price point:

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This one is a tiny bit over budget, but really worth it if you can stretch:



The Asus is by far the best out of the three.
 
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In fact that ASUS I’m sure is normally nearer £400, I don’t know why it’s so cheap. I would grab it ASAP, I don’t think it will stay that low for long!
 
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