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    Posted: 19 Mar 2015 at 11:41am
Hi everyone,

I bought a Marauder 3 from Digital Storm in March 2013. It's handled every game I have thrown at it (good rig man). However it has a 660 TI right now and I think given the current trends in gaming that I am due an upgrade. I am thinking of putting in a GTX 980. I'd like to know if my system will be compatible for it?

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Mobo: ASUS P8Z77-V LX
Processor: Intel Core i5 3570K
PSU: 600W Corsair GS
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It should slip right in with no problem.   The mobo and the power supply are fine.  Just have to use the additional 6 pin psu connector, for a total of 2 of them for most 980s.

Good Luck. Big%20Smile
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Originally posted by bprat22

It should slip right in with no problem.   The mobo and the power supply are fine.  Just have to use the additional 6 pin psu connector, for a total of 2 of them for most 980s.Good Luck. Big%20Smile



Oh great! Thanks! The psu should have that extra 6 pin right?
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Yep, that psu has the 2 connectors you need.   The other might be Ty-wrapped back somewhere Big%20Smile, but it should be there.  

Double check before you buy the card, but I'm pretty confident it does. 


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Yep, that psu has the 2 connectors you need.   The other might be Ty-wrapped back somewhere Big%20Smile, but it should be there.   Double check before you buy the card, but I'm pretty confident it does. 


I'll definitely check and thanks man! I don't think that psu series is made anymore but I should be able to track down the specs for it.
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I just checked and it looks like it  has  2x 6+2 pin like my cx600M.   You'll use the 6 pin plugs and just fold back the optional 2 pin connector to each plug.  
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Originally posted by bprat22

I just checked and it looks like it  has  2x 6+2 pin like my cx600M.   You'll use the 6 pin plugs and just fold back the optional 2 pin connector to each plug.  


Ok great! That soothes some worries! I am going to have someone help me install it so I wanted to make sure before I ordered. Looking at the MSI 4g version of the 980 cause it has good reviews on Newegg. Thanks for the help!
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If I'm looking at the same MSI card, you'll be using the 2x 6+2 pin , both parts of each plug.  It takes 2x 8 pin.   Still good to go.  Big%20Smile
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Originally posted by bprat22

If I'm looking at the same MSI card, you'll be using the 2x 6+2 pin , both parts of each plug.  It takes 2x 8 pin.   Still good to go.  Big%20Smile



I was just looking at that card and wondering if it was going to work so thanks for checking on that!

I was debating about whether to drop to a evga or another brand based on that. Good to know it will still work!
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I'm not 100%, but the extra pins for the MSI I believe is because it has the cooler to take a higher overclock, which means more power needed if you used the extra horsepower.

 
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Originally posted by bprat22

I'm not 100%, but the extra pins for the MSI I believe is because it has the cooler to take a higher overclock, which means more power needed if you used the extra horsepower. 



Ah I see! Food for thought!
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Have fun. Big%20Smile       The boost in gaming will be amazing, something like 2-3 times what your 660 has.  Drooling
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Have fun. Big%20Smile       The boost in gaming will be amazing, something like 2-3 times what your 660 has.  Drooling



Oh believe I am salivating. I plan to boot up Dragon Age: Inq and crank all the settings up hahaha! YEAH!!
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