Compatible GPU

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Hello,

Recently I got caught up with gaming and would like to upgrade my pc. I've had several looks on the inside and saw there was no GPU whatsoever. After quite some time of digging, I decided which one I wanted to get: AMD Radeon RX 580 (8gb). I heard it's quite a combo with an Intel i7-6700.
As I am not an expert in pcs, I was wondering if it indeed is a good graphics card and if it will work properly.

Also, I've had a look at my motherboard and saw there was a narrow space right underneath the GPU. I'd like to know if any graphics card will fit.

Thank you in advance.

https://imgur.com/a/i95KnOh
https://imgur.com/a/8H2KsT5

 

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This PC is about two years old, I honestly do not have a clue what PSU I've got unless it requires me to have a look again. My motherboard however says ATX.

 

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Thank you for your reply.

I did a little bit of research and on the PSU it says WPM Bronze. That's pretty much it.

I couldn't find the ATX model. Is it anywhere around it?

I could send pictures if this is not helpful at all.

EDIT: Many say the PSU is **** :joy: might have to upgrade that as well.

 

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Yeah, it indeed is Sharkoon. I have already determined that I want a new one.

I suppose it is a Mini-ITX.

 

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Oh wow, thank you so much! I feel like due to the narrow space, no graphic card could be inserted. Which worries me, because I yet have no idea if my preferred graphics card could actually fit.

 

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Alright, guys. Thank you so much. I also have another question.

My PSU did not come with any PCIe cables. Does it require the specific PSU PCIe cables, or is any other cable with 8pins also good?

 

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If you want to do gaming on an ITX machine, I would not recommend a RX580 as its a power eating monster and generates a lot of heat. a 500W bronze Sharkoon PSU would mostly be fine for the card though.
I would suggest you look at the GTX 1660 as that comes in smaller variants that will easily fit in an ITX case. These cards are much better than a RX 580 in both performance and thermals and will be a lot quieter as well. They also use a lot less power than the 580s.

Yes, thank you so much. I mostly play CS:GO and thought RX 580 was genuinely better until I've done a research after what you said. Do I get the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 Mini ITX OC 6G then?

Thank you once again

 

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Thank you, guys. I've purchased my GPU. The only problem I have now are the PCI-e cables. Are any PCI-e cables good enough, or do I need my PSU's?

 

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Your CPU cooler is incorrectly installed based on those pictures. It will lead to very high temperatures and possible shutdowns.

Most cards come with a dual molex to six-pin adaptor, though any PSU which doesn't even have a basic six pin should generally be avoided for use with any half-decent GPU and be replaced with a semi-respectable model.

£40 would get you a proper reliable PSU.

I cannot thank you enough. After what you said, I decided to hopelessly check my CPU cooler and always found it quite odd why it was hanging so weirdly. I rearranged it, pushed it in and now I can finally play my favourite games. Seriously, if you hadn't had mentioned the cooler, I wouldn't have checked it. Thank you so much.