Predator G3-710 Upgrade Report (not a question)

Manto82
Manto82 Member Posts: 3 New User
edited February 15 in 2018 Archives

Hello Community,


after running my G3-710 for about two years, I decided to upgrade it.

Here are the basic specs

  • Intel i7 3.4Ghz
  • 16GB RAM (2x8)
  • Geforce GTX 970
  • 128GB M.2 SSD
  • 1.000GB SATA HDD
((Strikethrouged specs are removed and upgraded))


Updates planned

  • MSI Geforce 1070 TI Gaming
  • additional 512GB Samsung SSD
  • 512GB M.2 Samsung SSD
  • 32 GB Ram (4x8 GB - two kits)
  • new 530W PSU
  • new CPU Fan
  • additional Case Fan
((Strikethrouged Updates are implemented and running))


Upgrade Diary


2018-09-28

Today I will RAM, GPU and M.2 to the new ones.

Answers

  • Manto82
    Manto82 Member Posts: 3 New User
    Okay,

    3/4 success.
    Geforce 1070TI - works
    512 GB M.2 - Works
    32 GB RAM - doesnt wor

    After installing the components I tried to boot the machine but it keept on beeping.
    Continous short beeps.
    Removed everything and replaced it step by step, starting with the M.2.
    GPU was next, then two of the four 8 GB Modules. Everything okay so far.

    When I put in the other 2x8 GB Modules, beeping started again.
    Crosschanged, tested with the old 2x8 GB Modules. Beeping and beeping.

    It seems as if the G3-710 doesnt support more then 16GB. Even if the specs say it supports 32.
    Any sugestions anybody?



    The four 8GB Kingston HyperX Modules.
    Now its only two of them.


    Fits like a glove. I'd suggest to use a 90° adapter for the PCIe Power Cords, because the case side squezzes the cables a bit.

  • machoquew
    machoquew Member Posts: 1 New User
    how did you remove the gpu?
  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 31,454 Trailblazer
    There is a clip that you push to the side that releases the GPU from its slot.
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  • frogjoe
    frogjoe Member Posts: 28 Troubleshooter
    edited October 2018
    Hi Manto82. Interesting post and a good read to.
    Also, just out of interest, what size fan will you will be replacing your cpu fan with?
    Cheers.