Upgrade for Acer Predator G3-710 - Graphics Card & PSU

BuildQ2022

I was recently able to acquire an RTX3070 Ti and was hoping to use it to upgrade my G3-710 from its existing 1070. I noted that the recommended power supply for the new graphics card is 850W, when the G3-710's existing PSU is only 500W. I was hoping to get some advice on which PSUs would be recommended for completing this set of upgrades.

Thank you!

GotBanned

Well, the worst that can happen is that you will fry your PSU, PCIe cables, PCIe connectors or your 3070 Ti. It's very unlikely that any of those will happen, but that's the worst scenario.

Most likely the PSU will just shut down under load. Hopefully. Better be safe than sorry.

If I was in your shoes, I would get at least a fully modular 850w PSU. You'll be using it many years to come and maybe 750w will not be enough for the next gen or the one after it. Corsair has some pretty good units that are often on sale.

messer89

BuildQ2022 said:

I noted that the recommended power supply for the new graphics card is 850W

Idk where did you find that info but it's not true. The max. power draw of 3070ti is around 290W and the recommended PSU power is 750W. 

So yeah, I'd recommend to buy at least 750W PSU cause no need to worry about anything, you can just focus on your work/games/whatever.

And as for Corsair PSU's someone mentioned above, they are pretty long/deep (depends on how the producer names the individual dimensions), and Idk if they'll fit your case.

First thing you should do is to measure your current PSU and look for one with same dimensions.

Ofc you need an ATX standard unit and I'd strongly recommend a single rail one.

As for me I'm using an XPG Core Reactor 850W for my PO3-620 and can't say a bad word about it. Besides this it's small and should fit every case.

JackE

If it was mine, I'd try it out with the existing PSU. The worst that can happen are crashes if pushed too hard. I doubt any funny smells or smoke will escape. But if it crashed too much, I'd then move up to a 750watt PSU. Should be enough even though 850 sounds better.    But it's not mine. So it's your decision.

GotBanned

Well, the worst that can happen is that you will fry your PSU, PCIe cables, PCIe connectors or your 3070 Ti. It's very unlikely that any of those will happen, but that's the worst scenario.

Most likely the PSU will just shut down under load. Hopefully. Better be safe than sorry.

If I was in your shoes, I would get at least a fully modular 850w PSU. You'll be using it many years to come and maybe 750w will not be enough for the next gen or the one after it. Corsair has some pretty good units that are often on sale.

messer89

BuildQ2022 said:

I noted that the recommended power supply for the new graphics card is 850W

Idk where did you find that info but it's not true. The max. power draw of 3070ti is around 290W and the recommended PSU power is 750W. 

So yeah, I'd recommend to buy at least 750W PSU cause no need to worry about anything, you can just focus on your work/games/whatever.

And as for Corsair PSU's someone mentioned above, they are pretty long/deep (depends on how the producer names the individual dimensions), and Idk if they'll fit your case.

First thing you should do is to measure your current PSU and look for one with same dimensions.

Ofc you need an ATX standard unit and I'd strongly recommend a single rail one.

As for me I'm using an XPG Core Reactor 850W for my PO3-620 and can't say a bad word about it. Besides this it's small and should fit every case.

GotBanned

OFF TOPIC
Well, I wanted to recommended Seasonic which I have used for eons now, but they tend to be bit more pricey. /OT

BuildQ2022

Thanks all! Your advice is very much appreciated.

billsey

Although there is nothing wrong with buying a PSU that's too big, other than the extra expense...

scuba_dan

Can you upgrade the video card? I have the same PC and read somewhere else that the video card was soldered to the mainboard. I haven't opened up my case to verify.

JackE

>>>read somewhere else that the video card was soldered>>>

Musta been for another model or you really don't have G3-710 desktop PC. This thread is about upgrading the video card, aka gpu that's NOT soldered to its mainboard. Better open your case to see what you got. Then click on the green ask a question button to start your own new thread.

billsey

I don't believe Acer has ever done any gaming PCs with a soldered in GPU. That's normally reserved for laptops or thin desktops that behave like laptops.

Zogger

Rtx 3060ti there's a smaller version that fits the cage

StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/661617/upgrade-for-acer-predator-g3-710-graphics-card-psu

The G3-710 have comes with a 24pin ATX type PSU that is a standard PSU and its not an Acer proprietary type, the list below shows the 500W and the 730W PSU that this model desktop is fitted with from Acer:

When you buy a PSU for a PC, you need to consider the following Peak Power Consumption parts that make up a desktop:

1. CPU - G3-710 fitted i7 7700K or i5 7600K needs 90W
2. GPU RTX3070 Ti - needs 290W
3. Motherboard - 80W
4. M.2 and 3.5" SSDs - 35W
5. Case & CPU Fans - 30W

Total Estimated power is 525W which the Recommended Power Supply Wattage PSU should be 730W that Acer supplies for the Predator G3-710 desktop and is available, see here Acer Predator G3-710 G6-710 Power Supply 730W or look at ZANDPARTS, but imo you would be better off to buy a new Corsair 750W or 850W modular PSU that are the best around.