Is this any good for me?

[Kimmy]

Hi Guys,

Is this compatible with my existing system setup?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-010-GX&tool=3

Please let me know?

Thanks

Kimmy

 

[setter]

Should work fine, though just to be sure make sure that your on the latest bios version for your motherboard. Seen a few users have compatibility issues with new cards on older boards. New bios fixed the issue.

 

[Kimmy]

WOW - thanks. I will check brfore I buy. I didn't know that

Cheers

 

[Kimmy]

Where do I check if I have the lastest BIOS?

 

[setter]

Download cpuz,

http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

Click on the mainboard tab, under this menu the current bios version will be listed. Compare it to the list here.

http://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/P6X58DE/HelpDesk_Download/

Select your operating system, then in the drop down menu click on bios to expand the list.

Latest version is 0803.

 

[CEUOTC]

Where do I check if I have the lastest BIOS?

CPU-Z will show the bios version.

Or

Speccy

You will find the latest bios via the link below:

P6X58D-E Support

 

[CEUOTC]

lol setter beat me too it

 

[ghost.florian]

What PSU do you have ?

 

[Kimmy]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the help, very much appreciated.

My BIOS version is 0303 and the latest is 0803, but there no mention anywhere about needing to update the BIOS for a new(er) graphics card.

I think I will go ahead and purchase this card. If it don’t work, I can always update the BIOS if needed.

My power supply is:-
HiperPower 580 Watts ATX2 Ultra Quiet HPU-4M580-PU v2.0

The one I bought from Overclockers 5 years ago. Is there a problem?

Please let me know before I purchase. I won’t buy this card until next weekend.

One last question? Is it quiet? It has to be quiet..

Thanks once again for the help and continued support. What a great bunch of guys (and girls of course).

Cheers,

Kimmy

 

[ghost.florian]

It is reasonably quiet in both idle and load modes, however there are quieter versions out there.

Your power supply might be a bit of a problem. Check this out:

http://galax.net/KFA2/970exoc_black.html

According to the manufacturer's website, your PSU requires a minimum of 42 Amps on the 12V Rail.
According to your PSU's specifications, it has 2 12V rails delivering a total of 38 Amps.

This means that you might be pushing your power supply when gaming/having the system at full load. Overclocked, you will probably get BSODs.

 

[~>Dg<~]

id upgrade your psu before getting a new card. those psus were notorious back in the day . though yours has done well.

deff update your mobo bios.

 

[ghost.florian]

OCUK are doing a deal on a SuperFlower 550W gold rated power supply at the moment. It will be good enough for your rig.