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Z77 Extreme4 - GFX card

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Topic: Z77 Extreme4 - GFX card

Posted By: LeoC143
Subject: Z77 Extreme4 - GFX card
Date Posted: 11 May 2017 at 12:43am

" rel="nofollow - Pardon the noob question:

I know this board is several years old. I'm looking to add one of the latest gtx cards to this board and I'm not really sure if they are compatible.

So the spec I'm not sure about is the interface PCI Express 3.0 or PCI Express 3.0x16

What's the difference and which is better ?

I do have an i5 3570 on this board.

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Posted By: wannagofast
Date Posted: 11 May 2017 at 5:19am

Your board is equipped with 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots and will support most any new GTX video card.
Your biggest concern and the most limiting factor you may run into is if your power supply is sufficient.
Be sure that it is strong enough to power the new card and has the correct power connectors available.

Peace
Wanna

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Z77 Extreme6 - i7-3770K @ 4.4 GHz - 8GB GSkill 1866
MSI GTX 970 4GD5T OC - Samsung 850 Pro 128 GB SSD

Posted By: LeoC143
Date Posted: 12 May 2017 at 1:57am

" rel="nofollow - I have this :

How do I determine how much I need ?

SeaSonic S12II 520 Bronze 520W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

Posted By: wannagofast
Date Posted: 12 May 2017 at 5:49am

I would start here and enter my gear and the card I am interested in.
https://seasonic.com/psu-calculator/" rel="nofollow - https://seasonic.com/psu-calculator/

peace
wanna

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Z77 Extreme6 - i7-3770K @ 4.4 GHz - 8GB GSkill 1866
MSI GTX 970 4GD5T OC - Samsung 850 Pro 128 GB SSD