gpu upgrade

Forum discussion tagged with gpu upgrade.
  1. K

    Question Is this 550W PSU enough for a RTX 3060 12GB?

    Hi, I'm planning to upgrade my GTX 1650 Super to a RTX 3060 12 GB. I'm currently using a MSI MAG A550BN 550W 80+ Bronze as my PSU. I wonder if it's enough to power an RTX 3060. Here are the other system components, CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-10400F @ 2.90GHz RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4...
  2. Housaiga

    Question I'm thinking about upgrading my RTX 3070 ?

    I'm looking to build a new PC from the ground up around Black Friday/Cyber Monday of this year and have a goal of future proofing it as much as possible. The problem is a 4090 is almost prohibitively expensive and the 5000 series is due out sometime in the next 6 months. To further complicate...
  3. G

    Question GPU upgrade for Dell Inspiron 660

    Okay, so I've been running this old Dell Inspiron 660 for a good decade now (the full size tower, not the S model). So far I've upgraded a few of the stock Dell components to the following: PSU - Corsair CX650M ATX RAM - Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB HDD - Seagate Barracuda 3TB I'm still running...
  4. mag339

    Question PC doesn't turn on after GPU upgrade

    First, let me list all of my components: CPU: Ryzen 5 3600 Motherboard: Gigabyte B350M Gaming 3 (F51 latest firmware) 2x Corsair Vengeance 8GB 2400 Mhz DDR4 RAM PSU: Cooler Master Masterwatt 650 80+ Bronze Semi-Modular Case: Aerocool Aero 500 1x M.2 SSD, 2x 2.5" SSD, 1x 3,5" HDD. My old GPU...
  5. A

    Question RTX 3070 ti used or RTX 4060 new

    Hello guys, so I want to upgrade my gpu to rtx 3070 ti used or rtx 4060 new because they have the same price in my country. So my questions is : 1. Is it safe to invest in ex mining card? because in terms of raw power rtx 3070 ti wins a lot than rtx 4060 right? 2. does my power supply safe to...
  6. J

    Question (My first time here) Looking to upgrade an old Optiplex 745 PC for watching Youtube, Rumble, etc. (Graphics card and maybe ram.)

    (I tried to figure this out a few weeks ago but just burned out my brain after a few hours of research.) (...Please help me...) We have an old Dell Optiplex 745 ("desktop" form factor) CPU is 3.4 ghz dual core running Windows 10. (will give more system info below) We mostly use it for Youtube...
  7. E

    Question GPU with low power requirements

    I have a very old computer (2013) with an NVIDIA GT 640 3GB. This GPU does not appear to have any power connector! It must be using only the power that it can get via the PCI 3.0 x16 slot. I want to be able to play CS2 on this computer with a decent framerate. (Right now it is not really...
  8. S

    Question I need advice on upgrading my desktop PC ?

    I have a HP Tampa2 motherboard with a i7-9700k and an RTX 2060 which I'm prepared to replace it with a RTX 3060 or higher. I want to know if it is compatible or if I have to buy another motherboard and CPU ?
  9. GGJs

    Question Lenovbo Ideacentre AIO Y910

    Hello, I'm new here, but I've been struggling with decisions and information about upgrading GPU for Lenovo Ideacentre AIO Y910 system. System specs now are: i7 6700 (non K) Gtx 1080 16gb ddr4 2133mhz 500gb ssd 380W PSU ( currently playing RDR 2 computer consumes 270W max from outlet) This...
  10. ProSenpai94

    Question How to choose a new graphics card for my Inspiron 620s ?

    I have a Dell Inspiron 620s PC i was willing to upgrade till now. I have upgraded to a 128 gb ssd and 4 to 8 gb ram, and now it's time for a new GPU. I was searching on internet which graphics card to get and Dell website said that only 3 graphics cards are good to go on my Inspiron model . But...
  11. K

    Question Possible GPU upgrade with the existing PC components?

    Hi, I'm wondering whether I can upgrade to a RTX 3060 without making any changes to my existing other components. Current Specifications: CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-10400F @ 2.90GHz RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4 3200Mhz (16GB x 1) GPU: Colorful GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4GB MoBo: MSI B560M...
  12. artistin805

    Question Blender GPU upgrade help

    diving into Blender and my 1st build is showing its age ...as my GPU isn't on the list in Blender GPU render options. Looking to find out what GPU option(s) I can ideally just swap to upgrade.. Thanks for your input help !! PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core...
  13. Muravey

    Question Lenovo 300-20ish / RX 580 upgrade possible? (image heavy)

    Hello, good folks of the Tommiverse! I've found many an answer on these forums throughout the ages. It's my time to ramble on about obscure problems with uncanny solutions. I've got a pre-built Lenovo 300-20ish tower. This thing has been with me for almost six years now, and it's asking me for...
  14. R

    Question Help with upgrading my PC ?

    Ok so I feel a bit overwhelmed with what I should do... I also have additional stress from the thought of having to swap my hardware into a new case seeing as how I am kinda a noob when it comes to PC building (only built this PC). What I want to do is to upgrade my GPU... however I have...
  15. N

    Question Newbie on a budget looking to upgrade from a GTX 1050.

    Salutations. I'm quite a newbie when it comes to hardware, and while I know the basic "dos and don'ts", I'm just not exactly the brightest on the topic, and I don't really keep up too much with the hardware world. Last year I got to upgrade most of my computer except for my GPU; I have been...
  16. C

    [SOLVED] GPU Upgrade advice needed with Ryzen 5 1600 or complete upgrade instead?

    Hi there! Recently I started really noticing that I'm starting to struggle running some games (Mostly warzone) with my 5-year-old Ryzen 5 1600 and GTX 1060 6GB. I feel the Ryzen is still fine for now, and would like to upgrade my graphics card, however I understand that I'll run into a...
  17. L

    Question Is 480 euros for a MSI 3070 Gaming X Trio a good deal in 2022?

    Ive been wanting to upgrade from my 2060 to a 30 series card for a while since some of the more demanding games i play are difficult to run or unplayable in VR. I spotted this deal on a second hand website in my region and the seller has great reviews, the card was advertised as "works as new"...
  18. RajTheGeek

    Question Help!! No display output after upgrading GPU

    So I just upgraded from GTX 1060 to Asus RTX 2060 12 GB. As soon as I did it I played game for few mins. Everything was fine because I had enabled Vsync so that was capping at 60 fps. As soon as I disabled it to check how further it goes. After 5 mins game got crashed, closed and system got...
  19. Brandon__Dev

    [SOLVED] RTX 2060 vs 3060

    I'm trying to upgrade my old Quadro 4000 for either a RTX 2060 or 3060. I see that they are a $100 difference with similar performance. Which one is worth it?
  20. jakedutton24

    Question Upgrading my PC, but am I wasting my money on parts I dont need ?

    Specs: RAM: 16.0GB Corsair Vengeance 3200MHz CPU: Intel Core i7 9700K 3.60GHz(4.60GHz OC) Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX Z390-F GAMING (LGA1151) GPU: ROG Strix NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Had for 3 years) Storage: 1tb HDD, 2tb HDD, 500Gb SSD m.2 CPU Cooler: Corsair CX550M Bronze (Had for 4 years)...
  21. jakedutton24

    Question Upgrading my Pc but am i wasting my money on parts i dont need?

    Specs: RAM: 16.0GB Dual-Channel Unknown @ 1600MHz CPU: Intel Core i7 9700K @ 3.60GHz(4.60GHz OC) Motherboard: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ROG STRIX Z390-F GAMING (LGA1151) GPU: 4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (ASUStek Computer Inc) Storage: 1tb HDD, 2tb HDD, 500Gb SSD Hi Guys, im planning on...
  22. E

    [SOLVED] Upgrading Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 SFF w/ GTX 1660 Ti

    Howdy partners, I'm interested in combining M900 with proper GPU. So I was wondering: is it possible to install a fully fledged GTX 1660 Ti (or similar card) in Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 SFF? -- of course, only after PSU upgrade. I have a spare SilentiumPC 450W Elementum E2 unit lying around --...
  23. DRickraft

    [SOLVED] Can I use this GPU on this old system?

    So, my 8800 GT broke and I'm looking for a replacement (I only need Firefox and Word basically). Just found this GPU for a good price ($53 new), but will it work on this 13-14 y old PC? GPU to buy: Nvidia GT 610 CPU: Intel 2 Duo E8400 RAM: 2x2 GB DDR2 Motherboard: Asus Striker II Formula...
  24. E

    Question Which GPU would best suit this rig?

    Hi, Posting this on behalf of my friends father. He is borrowing my 8 year old AMD R9 200 sapphire GPU, which struggles to load textures even on Low settings. With his current system in mind what GPU would best suit him? Location: UK GBP Purchase: ASAP Usage: General emails/web browsing and...
  25. 708jn

    Question best gpu for i7 2600k?

    Christmas is today and I got some money from my parents and I had some money from my birthday which was in November so I was wondering what the best gpu for the i7 2600k is. because I got a 750 ti and I'm looking to upgrade my budget is 240 dollars cad
  26. HyperAutos14

    [SOLVED] need help getting a 1080 Ti to work with a legacy motherboard (if it's even possible) (HP Z420)

    I recently picked up an Asus Founders Edition 1080 Ti, and wanted to put it in my current PC, a Z420 workstation from my dad's old work. Along with the 1080 Ti, I bought a new PSU (a Corsair RM750 2019) to feed the hungrier graphics card. The original HP proprietary mobo takes an 18-pin power...
  27. B

    Question GPU upgrade going to help or not?

    Trying to figure out before I spend the money on a new GPU if it will be worth the money or not. Replacing the GPU in my Dell 8700 ? I ran a test on it and everything came back above average except the GPU which a NVIDIA GeForce GT 720 that's all the specs tell me it's the NVIDIA GeForce...
  28. K

    [SOLVED] Graphics card upgrade with a EVGA 500w 80+ psu

    I'm looking to upgrade my current graphics card (specs below). I recently got back into World of Warcraft: Shadowlands after a long time away, and my GPU sadly isn't cutting it anymore. In my search, I've learned how the PSU is important in selecting a compatible upgrade. However, I've also read...
  29. R

    [SOLVED] Upgrading new prebuilt need suggestions

    I want to upgrade a refurbished PC I bought with a new GPU and processor. Intel Quad Core i5 3.4GHz, 16GB RAM, 120GB SSD + 1TB 7200 RPM HDD, Windows 10, Nvidia GT1030 https://photos.app.goo.gl/YMkR45RaiGHrHYvF7 The motherboard is a Dell 0N4YC8. On the Dell website the computer identifies as...
  30. Keygin

    [SOLVED] Need Help with a new GPU for System!

    Hello! i have a HP 6300 PRO SFF CPU it has the following specs: Core i5 3570 3.40 GHz RAM:: 16 GB DDR 3 1866Mhz GPU: Radeon R7 240 4 GB (OC Edition) 128 GB SSD 1 TB Transcend HDD i know the system specs are pretty outdated, but ive still been able to play alot of games, and at decent fps, what...
  31. P

    [SOLVED] Upgrade, BYO or Pre-built?

    In 2011 I built my wife a workstation for graphic design (logos, publications, etc.) with the following specs: ASUS P6 X85-E WS Xeon W3550 PNY Quadro 600 Kingston DDR3 x 24 She is now getting into video editing and will be running Adobe Premiere Pro. I already know the video card won't cut it...
  32. G

    [SOLVED] Sensible GPU upgrade for i5 4690k

    Hello, I'm in need of advice regarding GPU upgrade for my 2014 PC setup with i5 4690k. I've read similar threads about this topic and I have more questions than answers so I'd like to create a new one. Information about my main goals and current pc specification listed below. Main goal: Able...
  33. VirenK

    [SOLVED] Lenovo E540 GPU Upgrade

    Current System specs: Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Intel Core i5-4200M @2.50GHz 2.49GHz (64-bit, x64 based processor) Windows 10 Pro RAM: 16GB GPU: Intel HD 4600 500GB SSD I have been looking to upgrade the GPU so that 4k video editing is easier, and the recommended GPU upgrade is the 'NVIDIA GeForce...
  34. VirenK

    GPU Upgrade for Lenovo E540

    Current System specs: Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Intel Core i5-4200M @2.50GHz 2.49GHz (64-bit, x64 based processor) Windows 10 Pro RAM: 16GB GPU: Intel HD 4600 500GB SSD I have been looking to upgrade the GPU so that 4k video editing is easier, and the recommended GPU upgrade is the 'NVIDIA...
  35. F

    [SOLVED] New CPU/RAM or GPU for old machine?

    So I've been flip-flopping on this topic for a while now, I'm in a position where in the next few months I could either do a completely new pc build (but using my old HDDs/SSDs and graphics card) or buy a new graphics card. Which ever way I go, it will probably be another 6-12 months before the...
  36. A

    [SOLVED] Upgrade advice for Dell Optiplex 9010 MT ?

    Hello Hope you are doing well and safe. I am looking forth for some good advice regarding upgrading if possible any parts in my prebuild setup as below to max out the best possible performance at a minimal cost or more. Dell OptiPlex 9010 MT (the wider one) DeepCool DN450 450w 80 Plus PSU...
  37. Pijmzhchus

    Question Will I regret buying RTX 2070 now? ?

    I just bought used RTX 2070 for 290€. Will I regret doing this? I'm asking this because used GPUs are expected to drop in price after the release of RTX 3060 and the release of Big Navi from AMD. I was scouting for about a month to get a somewhat decent price for the RTX 2070. Was it a good...
  38. AntiSipater

    [SOLVED] Should I buy a GT 1030 or Should I wait till I save up some money for a Full PC Upgrade

    So, I currently have a 6-7 year old machine with i3 2100 + Gigabyte H61M-DS2 & 6GB Ram, I'm getting sick of the integrated Intel HD 2000 Graphics and am looking forward to a GPU Upgrade, the one in my affordable range and suitable for my PSU was GT 1030 (7K INR = ~100$) and it turned out despite...
  39. J

    [SOLVED] RX 580 for HP Compaq 8200 Elite CMT PC

    Operating System: Windows 10 Pro v2004 x64 Motherboard: 611835-001 611796-002 “written onboard” BIOS: J01 v02.28 PSU: 500W “already upgraded my PSU from the stock 320W into 500W, with the 24pin to 6pin adapter to connect the PSU to the proprietary ports on the mobo” I am planning to buy a...
  40. Mellons2020

    [SOLVED] Upgrade GPU on Lenovo ThinkCentre M92p ?

    HI my GTX 750TI 2GB Just died. so I want to upgrade with Msi Geforce GTX 1050ti Gaming X 4gb. i have 500 watt. i don't know if my motherboard can support this? can someone help me...