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    Help with Upgrading GPU (GTX 1070)

    Discussion in 'Desktop Hardware' started by cumacha, Jul 16, 2016.

  1. cumacha

    cumacha Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello, quick question. I have a AMD Radeon 5900 series gpu in my 2010 AlienwareAroura desktop. I've upgraded the memory/ssd since then and the computer is still running pretty well. I was interested in upgrading the GPU to a GTX 1070.

    I'm a noob when it comes to upgrading so wanted to make sure that I would be able to do this? It looks like th power draw is similar/better but not 100% if the connectors will be compatible. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
     
    cumacha, Jul 16, 2016
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  2. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    It should be fine.. Your desktop will require a 8 pin power connector which should be there since the 5900 series cards ate a lot of power...

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    TomJGX, Jul 17, 2016
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