Windows 10: Can my system handle a GTX 960 + Installation

Hello all!

For anyone that knows me, HOPEFULLY all my pc problems have been solved, I also have some great news.

My friend bought a new video card and is giving me her GTX 960 (i think 4gb version). Which is miles better then my 570 *Biggrin.

My question is, can my current specs handle it? I did some quick research and it definetely seems like it is. My PSU can definetely handle it because its actually 70 watts less then what I'm using right now.

The only thing Im not sure on is the PSU power cable for it, I currently have 2x 6 pin connectors connected on my 570 with one of the 6 pin cables having a little 2 pin coming out of it hanging of the side not connected to anything. The 960 takes a 8 pin connector (if i'm not mistaken), am I supposed to use only that one 6 +2pin on that?

Also when changing over the cards the steps I came across where using DDU to uninstall my current gpu drivers, turn off the PC, then put in new GPU and install new drivers.

Is there anything else I should know when changing over the GPU in regards to compatibility and installation?

Thank you

Version: 20H2

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tarjeta nvidia gtx 960

hola estoy intentando instalar una tarjeta de video ndivia gtx 960 en windows 10

Pero me dice que no es compatible

 

fall update nvidia gtx 960 drivers

Try only installing the drivers and physX If it doesnt work try only the latest drivers..Dont install geforce experience. Get the latest drivers you can from your pc manufacturer . I also have the GTX 960 and have had some troubles. I expect one of these
future windows upgrades will reject the 960 forever.

 

4K with GTX 960


I have (well had) three 3GB GTX 580's and I sent one to EVGA to get a replacement and they are sending me a 4GB GTX 960. My remaining two 3GB GTX 580's are faster than the single GTX 960. Can I keep using my two 3GB GTX 580's in SLI and then just output 4K using the 4GB GTX 960? So 580's for the graphics and the 960 to output 4K (Via HDMI 2.0).
Thanks!