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‎03-01-2020 09:10 PM

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Product: 860-121
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hi,
I'm currently using HP Envy Phoenix 860-121 with a GTX 970 graphic card. I'm planning to upgrade my graphic card without upgrading the PSU. So I would like to ask what are the best graphic cards I can get with a 500W PSU

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‎03-01-2020 09:33 PM - edited ‎03-01-2020 09:37 PM

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@Specter4life,

According to NVidia, the GTX 970 is a 145W card,  and needs 2x6pin PCIE power cables.  The GTX 1070 is a 150W card, but needs an 8 pin PCIE power cable.  If you PSU has a 6+2 PCIE power cable, your in luck. If not, then this.  Then you need to find a GTX 1070 will fit (lengthwise).  Some are shorter, some are longer.

https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-970-vs-Nvidia-GTX-1070/2577vs3609

http://www.hwcompare.com/30451/geforce-gtx-1070-vs-geforce-gtx-970/

 

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‎03-01-2020 09:33 PM - edited ‎03-01-2020 09:37 PM

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@Specter4life,

According to NVidia, the GTX 970 is a 145W card,  and needs 2x6pin PCIE power cables.  The GTX 1070 is a 150W card, but needs an 8 pin PCIE power cable.  If you PSU has a 6+2 PCIE power cable, your in luck. If not, then this.  Then you need to find a GTX 1070 will fit (lengthwise).  Some are shorter, some are longer.

https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-970-vs-Nvidia-GTX-1070/2577vs3609

http://www.hwcompare.com/30451/geforce-gtx-1070-vs-geforce-gtx-970/

 

This system is feedback driven thru Solution and Kudo flags. It's the only means of knowing if you have been served. Please click Accept as Solution, if your problem is solved. To say THANK YOU, press the "thumbs up symbol" to render a KUDO. You can render both Solution and KUDO..

HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.
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