Wondering about Graphics card update on my desktop

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Scottymo

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Hi guys

I bought a gateway 4840-11-C around 6 months ago. I desperately need to upgrade my graphics card and PSU. I have been shopping around for a few weeks trying to make a decision on what graphics card I want to upgrade it. I decided to go with MSI Radeon 6870 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127545

For my PSU I decided to go with the thermatake that would more than enough supply my graphics card with enough Power. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153113

My only question is after watching a tutorial on installing the graphics card on youtube I got freaked out because I opened my PC Up and he talks about installing the 6870 into two dual slot cards when I opened my PC i know the graphics card is still in it but I'm not sure if i have dual slots?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVZfet0BPTE

Can anyone confirm this that I would be able to install the 6870 fine with my current PC? Just a little worried here... I ALSO cannot find the specifications on this damn computer anywhere online I know it's a windows 7 I3 processor 550 core

1 tb hard drive 4gb dd3 ram currently a radeon 5450 in it... If that helps at all I would really appreciate the advice

Thanks so much,

Scott.
 
It doesnt take two slots to fit it. It only fits in one slot but will cover two slots. Plus it fits in two opening in the case. If that is your motherboard and case in the video, it will fit fine. Dont forget to plug in the PCIe power connectors on the card.
 
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No, that video is not me. That video is of a guy showing the installation. I just wondered with me purchasing the gateway 4840-11c that I would have enough room in it for the radeon 6870 as it seems like a beat of a graphics card and large. I was just confused with the two slot comment the author of the movie made concerning the graphics card.

So you think it will be fine however?
 
Look at something from corsair, antic, silverstone, seasonic, xfx, or pc power & cooling, those are much better brands and will last longer with bettersupport and more power too even when rated the same amount normally.
 
Canada, I bought the corsair and radeon 6870 came to around $330 after tax and shipping options supposedly corsair is one of the best PSU companies. What do you think about my purchases?
 
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