can I use this GFX card right now? - Hardware & Software

I got a free (nvidia?) geforce gtx670 for helping a friend move. he said it had a couple problems, which is why he replaced it, but that it should work fine after i send it in for a refurb this is the computer I have right now [url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-pavilion-desktop-6gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive/6835576.p?id=1218809255253&skuId=6835576&st=hp%20desktop&cp=2&lp=7[/url] once i get it refurb'd, am I good to plug this bad boy in and get going, or are there other parts I should get first? [editline]1st August 2014[/editline] [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/Fk3ufC.png[/img] [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/pRZOMm.png[/img]

[url]https://www.piriform.com/speccy[/url] Try that Probably, assuming you do get it refurbished. [editline]1st August 2014[/editline] Oh..is it a prebuilt system? Space may be an issue.

[QUOTE=Del91;45566625] Oh..is it a prebuilt system? Space may be an issue.[/QUOTE] i kind of thought so, which is why i want to make sure there are no conflicts with components or anything like that i'm totally ready to buy a new case if i need to, i just don't want to buy any extra components unless i really need to

it's compatible; but the issue would be if it fits or not; just try it out when you get the card and see if it fits inside the case. [URL="http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/kb/docDisplay/?sp4ts.oid=5295962&spf_p.tpst=kbDocDisplay&spf_p.prp_kbDocDisplay=wsrp-navigationalState%3DdocId%253Demr_na-c03499587-15%257CdocLocale%253D%257CcalledBy%253D&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken"]Here [/URL]is some more information on your pre-built system. The PSU is pretty sketchy and is only 300 watts; it should be fine but I wouldn't really risk it though, just don't attempt any overclocking whatsoever. When you have the money in the future I really suggest you upgrade your mobo, cpu, case and psu.

[QUOTE=Overflowing;45566867]it's compatible; but the issue would be if it fits or not; just try it out when you get the card and see if it fits inside the case. [URL="http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/kb/docDisplay/?sp4ts.oid=5295962&spf_p.tpst=kbDocDisplay&spf_p.prp_kbDocDisplay=wsrp-navigationalState%3DdocId%253Demr_na-c03499587-15%257CdocLocale%253D%257CcalledBy%253D&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken"]Here [/URL]is some more information on your pre-built system. The PSU is pretty sketchy and is only 300 watts; it should be fine but I wouldn't really risk it though, just don't attempt any overclocking whatsoever. When you have the money in the future I really suggest you upgrade your mobo, cpu, case and psu.[/QUOTE] Thanks! I already have the card so I might try it out when I get off work, but I'll probably just wait until it's refurbished And I don't do any over locking anyway, but how much of a problem could it be? Should I get a new power supply as well?

I would NEVER put a 670 on a 300 watt IED from HP. Best thing it just doesn't turn on. Worst case is much, much worse.

[QUOTE=Levelog;45567745]I would NEVER put a 670 on a 300 watt IED from HP. Best thing it just doesn't turn on. Worst case is much, much worse.[/QUOTE] i'm sorry, i'm having a hard time figuring out if IED is another component i need, or if you're really calling my power supply a homemade bomb but anyway, would this power supply be better? [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031[/url]

I'm calling your power supply a homemade bomb. They are known to catch fire if put under maximum load. [URL="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RJ8EKI/?tag=pcpapi-20"]This[/URL] would be a much better bet.