Further, take a look at your GPU and see if it requires additional wiring, such as a 6-pin connector. Next, check the documentation on your NVIDIA GPU and determine the minimum recommended power (in watts). Open up your desktop case and check the maximum power output printed on your power supply.

This new PSU was 300W above the minimum recommendation, but simply meeting the minimum recommendation is sufficient in most cases. In order to meet the power requirements of the new GPU, the power supply was upgraded to an EVGA – 80 PLUS 600W ATX 12V/EPS 12V.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti XLR8 Gaming Overclocked Edition 4GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 graphics card.

An Optiplex 9010 (a fairly old machine).

NOTE: This guide only covers hardware installation for desktop computers, although the NVIDIA driver installation will be relevant for laptops as well.

A power source that meets the wattage and wiring requirements for your NVIDIA card (see the Hardware & Modifications section for details).

Otherwise, while it’s technically possible to update some computers to support UEFI, the process is often finicky and generally not recommended. If “UEFI is supported” appears anywhere in the output, you are all set to continue. If you’re uncertain whether your machine has this firmware, run sudo dmidecode -t 0. This guide relies on the following materials: This process works for any UEFI-enabled computer, and any modern NVIDIA GPU. It walks you through the installation of both software and hardware, and covers everything you need to get your NVIDIA card up and running.

This installation guide uses Fedora 28’s brand-new third-party repositories to install NVIDIA drivers. Whether for research or recreation, installing a new GPU can bolster your computer’s performance and enable new functionality across the board.

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