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Hi, I currently have an alienware Aurora R9 with the 1660 that came with the pc when I first received it. I am looking to upgrade the graphics card, but I do not know that is compatible or what will fit into the case. Does anyone know what my options are as far as replacing the graphics card, and if the new 3070 will work in my PC. Thanks!
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Posted September 1st, 2020 18:00
Is there a different version of the 3070 that might work, or will all versions be incompatible
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Posted November 23rd, 2020 05:00
ASUS DUAL-RTX3070-8G
10.51 " x 5.31 " x 2.05 " Inch
26.7 x 13.5 x 5.2 Centimeter6517
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Posted November 23rd, 2020 16:00
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Posted November 23rd, 2020 18:00
The size is perfect! I'm very happy for this Graphic Card
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Posted November 23rd, 2020 19:00
34% faster than the original
SIZE
ASUS DUAL GeForce RTX 3070 8GB
26.7 x 13.5 x 5.2 cm
VS
RTX2070SUPER
26.7 x 11.6 x 3.5 cm
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Posted November 25th, 2020 04:00
These photos of the Asus are fantastic!
I'm aware that the graphics card needs to be 10.7" (270mm) or shorter. I also measured the width from the PCI slot to the triangular steel support (for the PSU swing arm), which is only ~5.4" or so. I'm glad that this 5.31" (135mm)-wide graphics card actually fits right in.
Interestingly you are running the Asus graphics card without the factory plastic hinge. Does the gap under the swing arm allow a couple of screws to hold an upHere GPU brace (or the likes)?
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Posted November 25th, 2020 11:00
Plastic hinge is custom made and will not work with ASUS GPU. Only 2 small screws on the rear slide. The GPU holds solidly. In my opinion, the plastic hinge is not necessary. The installation was done easily and quickly in complete safety. The Alienware R9 has just completely changed the game. The GPU ASUS DUAL 3070 effective Speed pulls 40% more than the RTX 2070 SUPER.2968
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Posted November 25th, 2020 22:00
You are our champion, and I can arguably say that your Asus Dual-Fan 3070 is arguably the best Nvidia 30-series board for our Aurora. Many GPU board competitors' offer is just too wide, necessitating some cutting.
Do you mind me ask, if the 3070 is causing your CPU to run significantly hotter? A couple of my acquaintances switched to RTX 3080 while also upgrading to faster refresh rate monitors, increasing the FPS cap from 60 to 144 and 240 MHz. And their CPUs are running really hot now.
Thanks in advance!
(I'm considering maybe upgrading to a 120 MHz or 144 MHz BFGD along with a RTX 30-series. I will keep my eyes open on others with similar upgrades. If the CPU can't take it, it would be a no-go. If the GPU is too hot, I will have to look into liquid-cooled GPU boards.)
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Posted November 23rd, 2020 18:00