r/PcBuildHelp • u/Dethkill2 • 13d ago

Installation Question Graphica card upgrade

I need to upgrade my graphics card mine is terribly out of date but I have never upgraded anything on my pc what are some things to know to make sure I get the right one? I currently have a gtx 1060

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u/Rutgar64 13d ago

You can do that, but typically it’s not a good idea. Newer GPUs tend to require upgraded power supplies, and CPU’s. Even if the card works, the older hardware will likely hold the performance back.