MSI Trident 3 9th Gen Teardown + GPU Swap + Storage
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A customer had asked me to swap the GPU and add more storage to their MSI Trident 3 9th gen PC. I decided to record the process as I went along. Hopefully this helps someone out there!
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After looking at the comments, I've decided to add the info here as well.
The GPU i used: www.zotac.com/us/product/grap...
If you do not get a display out after installing the GPU, make sure the card is seated properly with all the connections in place, and the correct drivers are installed for your specific card. Once you have installed the drivers, connect your HDMI cable to the GPU and see if that works.
As for the BIOS, as this PC has been abandoned by MSI theres little to no hope for updating it. I tried updating it to resolve some lagging issues with the PC, but it didnt seem to make that much of a difference. Here are some links that could help:
www.msi.com/Desktop/Trident-3... (can find bios download here)
us.msi.com/support/technical_... (how to update bios)
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0:00 Intro + unboxing
0:53 Teardown start
3:20 Removing the old GPU
4:00 Adding storage
5:20 Adding the new GPU
6:50 Almost there..
8:25 Done!
Пікірлер: 28
I'm not sure why I'm not getting notifications for comments, only get them once every week. I'll try to keep up with questions and answer them as soon as I see them. Sorry for the late respones!
The GOAT is back.
I have the same setup running DCS AT HIGH while using VR and it runs perfectly fine (using windows 10 lite)
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NIce!! Im thinking about Swapping the 3060 on mines for a 16gb 4060ti
@shuny11r23
2 ай бұрын
@@ramiad90 how it won't work? It's about the same size and not that much power drawn
@shuny11r23
2 ай бұрын
@ramiad90 that happened to me when I installed a 3060 to mines. After a few tries it randomly started working. So far been using mines for 2yrs now. So chance that is the same thing
Hi there! Your video is great. My PC is trident 3 9si, it's drive me crazy today. The GPU is 1660ti, and I updated NVIDIA drives two days ago. Today my computer keeping black refresh, I can't do anything cuz it pause my work. Before it completely can't reboot, I tried reinstall drives, even old version drives, nothing helpful. I'm sure there is something wrong with my GPU or the drives. After watch your video, I'm thinking about would it fix the problem if I buy a new GPU. BTW have you met same problem as my before?
@Humaam295
Ай бұрын
Hey! First of all, thanks for taking the time to watch the video. If you have tried reinstalling the drivers, the GPU being damaged over time could be a potential issue. I haven't experience what you are having, but you might be better off getting a new GPU. Just make sure it has a good return policy before getting it :p
How did you manage the screws
Is the stock power supply enough to run that? ive read mixed reviews on upgrading
@Humaam295
4 ай бұрын
It really varies from GPU to GPU, but the one that I used somehow had a TDP less than the stock one lol. Make sure to do your research before getting the parts though! The stock GPU in this model used about 120W TDP, while the 4060 that I installed had a listed TDP of 115W on the amazon page.
What is your power supply. And how can I check and see if I got enough for a better gpu. I got a 1650 super
@Humaam295
3 ай бұрын
I didn't change the PSU at all, just using the one that came with. Check the TDP rating of the GPU that you are buying. The 1650 that was in this PC had a TDP of 120W, while the 4060 that I installed had 115W. It's been used for about 4 months now with no issues at all.
@Aquarium366
2 ай бұрын
@@Humaam295 1650 its 75 w and rtx 4060 115 w , its work with 230w ?
Did you have to get a 330 watt power supply for that 4060, or was the 240 watt enough ?
@Humaam295
Ай бұрын
Nope, in my case the GPU I got used less TDP somehow, so it was a simple plug and play for me
can u list the graphics card used in this video im trying to upgrade my trident 3 but i dont want to buy the wrng 1 please n ty!
@bensan1990
3 ай бұрын
Not sure which one he used, but I recommend the RTX 3060 12GB Aero (make sure is an Aero, with 1 fan), 3060 Ti 8GB Aero as well and the 4060 8GB Solo.
@Humaam295
Ай бұрын
www.zotac.com/us/product/graphics_card/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-4060-8gb-solo
Hello, may i know which bios version you were running? Can you share a link for that
@Humaam295
Ай бұрын
www.msi.com/Desktop/Trident-3-9th/support This is the link i used, it says version 950 but I've seen some other people talk about version 1.0 and 2.0 too. See if updating with this makes a difference.
@avalunch1
Ай бұрын
@@Humaam295yeah i realized 8th didnt get bios updates like 9th, so i got 3060 instead sadly. Contacted msi support to and they didnt suggest using other bios updates not to brick the whole system
@Humaam295
Ай бұрын
@@avalunch1 Yeah, not sure what obsession MSI has releasing products then just killing it off like that. I had also contacted them and they said more or less the same thing
Hey I have trident 3 8th gen with 1060(6pin connector), thinking about upgrading to 4060 zotac solo. Is the power cable you used in the video from MB to GPU 6-8pin? any problems so far?
@Humaam295
Ай бұрын
Hey there! The PC has been working great since. Just make sure the TDP of your current GPU matches/is lower than the one you are planning on getting.
Im gonna throw that pc through the window i swear, cant take the top left screw off. Its like literally impossible.
@Humaam295
Ай бұрын
Has the screw been stripped? See if you can use the rubber band method to get it off