MSI TRIDENT 3 - Upgrades

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Hello everyone,

Not sure which section of the forum this goes to, but I searched and I did not find answers to my questions.

I have a MSI Trident 3 with:
Operating System: Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
CPU: i5-7400, 3.00GHz
RAM: Kingston 8GB, DDR4 SO-DIMM, 2400MHz, CL17, non-ECC (the one that came with the product)
GPU: GTX 1060 (3GB)
Motherboard: the one that comes in this product
Power supply: 230W

My question is, what can I upgrade and how, on my product?

Half a year ago I bought this product and my first idea was to increase the RAM of this computer. I bought
and I tried to make this work with what I already had. The Bios detected the ram, telling me that it is the same brand, same speed and it detected me having the 16GB of ram, but the moment I started windows 10, I only got to see the desktop before I got blue screen of death. I tried the new ram that I got on its own, individually, removing the other ram, and I had no problem, but I ended up returning the ram because I did not like the situation.

1st question: Is there only a series of ram memories that are compatible with the one I already have? Where can I buy them?

More questions:

I have been looking around and reading in various places all kinds of things and it's not clear to me in what situation I am.
In the future I would be interested in updating the graphics card (my GTX 1060, 3GB), for example for a GTX 1070 mini like this:
That should work by dimensions, but my 230W power supply would not suffice. If, on the other hand, I would buy the more powerful 330W power supply,
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2nd question: Could I use the GTX 1070 with this new power supply?

Thanks for all kinds of answers and sorry if I've made a mistake in the forum section.
 
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ginge555_aol.com said:
Hi there, I'm new to this forum. I have a Trident 3 (MSI Desktop PC Trident 3 Trident 3 Arctic VR7RD-048US Intel Core i7 7th Gen 7700 (3.60 GHz) 16 GB DDR4 1 TB HDD 256 GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Windows 10 Home 64-Bit) and I recently updated the SSD and RAM in the computer but still getting somewhat sluggish performance wiht CAD software.
I have been updating windows updates and NVIDIA updates since purchasing the machine a few years ago, but recently started getting slow. Thought the SSD/RAM update would take care of it, but want to now try BIOS or MSI hardware updates but couldn't find the solution. When I go to the Trident support page there is no listing of any updates for the bios, manuals, or any software to ensure MSI updates are completed. Anyone have guidance?
Mike
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What do you mean slow? Fps drop?
slow down to run software? both? how many ram to you? what frequency of your ram(in mhz)?
 
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brice9408 said:
What do you mean slow? Fps drop?
slow down to run software? both? how many ram to you? what frequency of your ram(in mhz)?
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Thanks for the response, my bad with the last posting, this forum is quite glitchy... I had to open like 3 web browsers to get this forum to work, finally settled on Mozilla which allows it to work properly.

I am working with CAD software not gaming so likely there is some recent update they have made to the software that is causing some sort of hardware/driver interference. I haven't updated any of the MSI recommended updates like most of my other computers provide update services (lenovo, dell, apple, etc). I'm hoping to update the bios and any official ethernet or drivers beyond windows updates. Funny enough, part of the reason I came on this forum is that the support page: https://www.msi.com/Desktop/support/Trident-3 wasn't showing any entries on those other browsers but now that I'm on Mozilla, it shows it. Lol... I guess MSI programmers are busy with programming machines rather than coding websites.

Anyone on here using their Trident 3 for CAD software figure out what MSI software / driver updates not to install? A BIOS update may be smart also, but the system is working right now the question is take the risk to update this machine or wait until MSI gets their Trident X or Prestige series back in stock and just buy a new machine?
 
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ginge555_aol.com said:
Thanks for the response, my bad with the last posting, this forum is quite glitchy... I had to open like 3 web browsers to get this forum to work, finally settled on Mozilla which allows it to work properly.

I am working with CAD software not gaming so likely there is some recent update they have made to the software that is causing some sort of hardware/driver interference. I haven't updated any of the MSI recommended updates like most of my other computers provide update services (lenovo, dell, apple, etc). I'm hoping to update the bios and any official ethernet or drivers beyond windows updates. Funny enough, part of the reason I came on this forum is that the support page: https://www.msi.com/Desktop/support/Trident-3 wasn't showing any entries on those other browsers but now that I'm on Mozilla, it shows it. Lol... I guess MSI programmers are busy with programming machines rather than coding websites.

Anyone on here using their Trident 3 for CAD software figure out what MSI software / driver updates not to install? A BIOS update may be smart also, but the system is working right now the question is take the risk to update this machine or wait until MSI gets their Trident X or Prestige series back in stock and just buy a new machine?
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I'm sorry I don't know what is a CAD software is, here is a link that will explain you how to install a bios, but first of all check which pcb you have (you have to open your pc and look in the bottom left corner of the wifi module and towards the fan cpu) if you have a 2.1 pcb you have to take the A20 bios otherwise if you have a 1.0 pcb you have to take the 520 bios. or you can do win+R and search msinfo32 and you will see what bios you got
be careful, the operation can render your computer unusable.

the forum was better before ,I have to go through internet explorer for it to work :/
 
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Hello, I did read all six pages and no one mention of how he receives from MSI vBIOS updates for the Trident 3 first Gen?
I am now aware that some GTX 1060 6GB OC (black GPU cooler) originally designed for use with Trident 3, MSI sold few of those VGA as single retail or bulk products.

After performing an in depth Google search I was lucky to find GPU-Z trace from those GTX 1060 6GB OC which some were sold under the product name iGAMER.

Now I wish to know if NV809MH0_5E1 this is the appropriate Bios for those cards.
MSI Web system ID
Serial Number 602-V809-1094SD1709000596
CHK 212
Product Name GeForce GTX 1060 6G OCV2
Model 912-V809-368
 

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I have:
Trident 3 9SC-448US
which is a 330 W PSU

can I swap the RTX 2060 for an RTX 3060 Ti?

I see the 10th gen MSI Tridents have 3060 Ti's and 330W PSUs.. but maybe still need to throttle down?
 
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I'm glad I found this post. I was thinking of getting an MSI Trident 3 too but if these computers cannot even be upgraded that's a major negative for me.
 
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Hi Everyone.
I would like to upgrade the graphics card in my 7th gen 230w trident 3.
Has anyone had success installing a gtx1660 ti or super? I believe their TPD is 120w.
My 2nd choice would be a GTX1650 Super with a TPD of 100w.
Many Thanks in advance
 
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coudurier.aurelie128702a9 said:
Hi, i have MSi trident 3 Arctic 8RB-241FR, i would like to change my graphics card which is initially one 1050ti, which cards are compatible to upgrade this configuration?
Thanks
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Only real restriction is size as to Make or model as long as it fits you should be good and PSU limitations as well the 330 watts is really going to limit your GPU selection
 
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I know, but i wanted to have the link about my MSI reference where wa can see the Upgrade, I am no sure of the link between Msi trident 3 or Msi trident 3 8th, if my maximum limit is a Gtx1060 or a Gtx1070.
Thanks
 
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Hello :)Recently, I was looking for information about the rtx 3050, but I found nothing, I decided to test myself. I bought a Palit rtx 3050 StormX 8GB as well
Kolink 6-Pin-PCIe 6 + 2-Pin-PCIe Adapter my system is MSI Trident 3 VR7RC-026EU PCB rev 1.0 and 230w power supply. My rtx has tdp at 130w, so immediately in the program from palit thunder master I changed the power limit to 92% which gives about 119w, the trident has 120w per gpu max. I can officially CONFIRM that everything WORKS. I tested PUBG on low in 1080p 120-160 fps power consume limit 119w (i7 7700 16gb ram 2400) Elex on max 1080p 75-90 fps power consume 115w and Lost Ark on High 1080p 90-125fps 106w.
I hope that my information will help someone a little bit :)
 
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