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Question

compatible graphics cards?

Mar 18, 2018 6:01AM PDT

So I recently purchased a new computer, an Ibuypower Trace 930, for those curious here's the computer and its specs: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/devices-systems/desktops/pcs/ibuypower-trace930-pc-H39411602.html

The graphics card isn't bad, but I want to upgrade it in the future, I would like to go with a GTX 1080i or, even more preferable, a Nvidia Titan. That being said, while I know enough about specs for hardware to tell if a computer is decent, I don't know much about actually building a computer. I'm not sure what my choices might be to upgrade to, so I'm looking for a little help. I'm not sure how to go about trying to find out what will work with this computer.

I don't want anyone having to do the work for me, but I would certainly appreciate being pointed in the right direction to start trying to figure everything out. The last thing I want is to spend a few hundred dollars on a graphic card that I can't use on this PC, be it because of case limitations, or something else that I'm unaware of.

Thank you to any and all who answer!

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A few hundred ?
Mar 18, 2018 7:56AM PDT

Not for any Titan I've seen. Better be prepared for a few thousand ,if it would fit .
The best way to know for sure if the Titan or 1080 would fit is to measure the space you have versus the dimensions of the GPU that you want , and than make sure the PSU you have will have enough power to run it .

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A few pitfalls
Mar 18, 2018 11:00AM PDT

Will the new card fit in the case?

Is the psu strong enough to handle the new card?

Does the case have adequate cooling for the new card?

Like itsdigger said your in for sticker shock when you shop for those high end gpu's.

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Let me go heretic mode here.
Mar 18, 2018 11:57AM PDT

Really, let me go all in complete with ashes in my robes mode short of being a Druid or dinosaur.

Gamers can be an odd lot. The ones with more money than sense will go all out to 1080 or Titans but the HAPPY GAMERS I know stop at about the 1060 GPU and run the usual 1080p monitors.

The 1060 and if you want the 1070 will happily drive 1080p displays on most games at high settings.

Your wallet won't get as hard hit.

Now what if there's a budget? I have no problem suggesting the 1050 Ti and any of the nice 1080p displays. You might find games you have to pull back on settings but you will game.