Gpu upgrades on dell precision t5610

Question

Is there any ways I can upgrade my gpu on this machine to a newer GTX 970 MSI? Coz the old Quadro k2000 is running slow and I don't wanna spend another 100+ bucks on a old used Quadro k4000 or k5000, so I'm considering a GTX 970 which is much cheaper and giving higher performance. However, Im worried that it cant support by new gpu, so by any chance will it not boot if I install the new gpu?

Chino de Oro · Answer

Yes, it will fit and works with your T5610. Just need to confirm your stock power supply has two 6-pin graphics power connectors.

Users have validated variant of newer and more powerful graphics cards for the T5610 at benchmark site. Review them for ideas and to evaluate your upgrade plan, https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Dell-Precision-T5610/530

Carameljlks · Answer

@Chino de Oro​ do you mean the one that is locked at the cd bay there? Coz I saw 2 6pin connectors but I'm not sure is that for gpu or not

Carameljlks · Answer

@Chino de Oro​ btw if I upgrade it to a GTX 1660ti will it be able to boot?

Chino de Oro · Answer

You can review this graphics card upgrade video to better identify the connectors location.  The upgrader installed a 1080 SC and used x2 6-pin to x1 8-pin adapter for power.

Chino de Oro · Answer

If you use Dell OEM, even used cards, it's very likely working (boot).  If you use retail cards and system can not boot, reinstall the old video card and disable secure boot in BIOS settings.

Carameljlks · Answer

@Chino de Oro​ how can i have access to the bios?

Carameljlks · Answer

does this mean my secure boot is off ? or does it mean that i cant even upgrade my gpu?

Chino de Oro · Answer

Secure boot state was mentioned in case of upgrading a retail card.  Your system is in Legacy boot mode and Secure Boot is disable.  There is no need to make change in BIOS settings.  It does not prevent you from upgrading GPU.  Just make your decision, select a suitable card for your work and proceed with the upgrade.

Carameljlks · Answer

@Chino de Oro​ ok thanks

Carameljlks · Answer

@Chino de Oro​ but how did the incident happen with another person that is trying to upgrade his t5610 to a t1000 8gb?

Chino de Oro · Answer

You must ask that person as I don't see a relevant to your post and a GTX 970.

Carameljlks · Answer

@Chino de Oro​ before then I have a pcie wifi card below the gpu, so if I upgrade the gpu( which is 2 slot), will I need to change the slot of the wifi card, if yes where do I change to to prevent booting error?

Chino de Oro · Answer

It's an obvious requirement change to make room for larger graphics card.  A PCIe Wifi card can easily be fitted to any available PCIe x1 slot.

Carameljlks · Answer

How would I upgrade the gpu to a GTX 1660 ti since it already fitted the slot?

Carameljlks · Answer

@Chino de Oro​

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Gpu upgrades on dell precision t5610

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