Can I swap my existing MSI Aero 1060 with an Aero 3060 in my ITX case?

[RiteshSingh93]

So, 

As I am trying to figure out how to upgrade my MSI Trident 3 purchased from Newegg shown here --> MSI Trident 3

It currently has a 1060 and I wanted to see if I can upgrade it with this 3060 shown here --> MSI 3060

Thanks.

[bezza...]

could you open the pc to see how much space there is. you could do but it will be a gamble

 

[SpookyCitrus]

If the 1060 in the system is a single fan dual slot GPU then yes, the 3060 you have linked should fit. If it's a single slot single fan GPU it may not. If you could take a picture of the back of the system where the GPU ports are I can tell you if it's single or dual slot. 

 

Also keep in mind that the 3060 requires an 8 pin power connection off of the PSU so you'll need to make sure you have that available inside the computer as well. Just for good measure a picture of the inside would be appreciated as well. 

[filpo]

30 minutes ago, RiteshSingh93 said:

So, 

As I am trying to figure out how to upgrade my MSI Trident 3 purchased from Newegg shown here --> MSI Trident 3

It currently has a 1060 and I wanted to see if I can upgrade it with this 3060 shown here --> MSI 3060

Thanks.

ye it will be able to fit but check the power supply constraints if your using the same one on the one of the newegg listing

3 minutes ago, SpookyCitrus said:

If the 1060 in the system is a single fan dual slot GPU then yes, the 3060 you have linked should fit. If it's a single slot single fan GPU it may not. If you could take a picture of the back of the system where the GPU ports are I can tell you if it's single or dual slot. 

 

Also keep in mind that the 3060 requires an 8 pin power connection off of the PSU so you'll need to make sure you have that available inside the computer as well. Just for good measure a picture of the inside would be appreciated as well. 

@SpookyCitrusit will be able to fit (ss below)

[SpookyCitrus]

13 minutes ago, filpo said:

ye it will be able to fit but check the power supply constraints if your using the same one on the one of the newegg listing

@SpookyCitrusit will be able to fit (ss below)

 

Ahh I probably should have paid more attention to the pics when I was looking lol. Thanks. It should fit just fine, real question is if the system has the juice and connector for powering it.

[filpo]

1 minute ago, SpookyCitrus said:

Ahh I probably should have paid more attention to the pics when I was looking lol. Thanks. It should fit just fine, real question is if the system has the juice and connector for powering it.

ye but maybe not with the included psu since its only 230w and can't power a 3060 

[SpookyCitrus]

1 minute ago, filpo said:

ye but maybe not with the included psu since its only 230w and can't power a 3060 

If it's only a 230W PSU it's definitely not a good idea to run a 3060 in it. 3060s recommend a 550W PSU minimum so, unless there is a power supply upgrade available for that unit, which I doubt. OPs probably better off trying to get a motherboard, case, and PSU to move the CPU, Ram, and new GPU into. Or just saving their money and building a whole new system. The i7 7700 is getting up there in years and it may not be worth putting any money into doing a rebuild with it.