I have a Dell Optiplex 9020 MT with a i7-4790 CPU, integrated graphics (VP2468 Series on Intel HD Graphics 4600), 32 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SATA SSD, two internal SATA 6 TB hard drives, and a stock 290 watt PSU.
I'm not a gamer, but I edit and play HD and sometimes even 4K video. I want a GPU that will fit in my case and enable me to use the latest versions of Davinci Resolve and Vegas Pro smoothly. It would also be nice to be able to run a local install of Stable Diffusion, but that's probably a pipe dream with my machine and price range, so that's in the "it would be nice, but not essential" category.
I'm looking for an affordable GPU (ideally $150 or less; certainly less than $200). I'm open to buying used or refurbished if that's advisable (I'm not sure whether or not it is advisable; I'd also like advice on that matter, as some things are good to buy used or refurbished and some aren't - I've always bought refurbished PCs, but would never buy a refurbished hard drive, for instance).
I've read that the GeForce GTX 1650 tends to be a good option, but as there are so many versions of it with different prices, I'd like to know which version of it would best meet the best balance of price + function to meet my needs. Also, I'd like to know whether there are other GPUs that would be better options for me than the GTX 1650.
There is a list of the best CPUs for using Davinci Resolve, ranked from most powerful at the top to least powerful at the bottom. The GTX 1650 is at the very bottom, which means it makes the cut, but only barely so. However, most of the higher-up options are outside of my price range, with the exceptions of the AMD Radeon RX 570 and several of the GTX 1660 models. The version of the AMD Radeon RX 570 linked on the page is actually the most affordable GPU on the list (it's currently less than $100 on Amazon in Used - Very Good condition). It would definitely require a PSU upgrade, since it pulls 150 watts.
https://www.richardlackey.com/best-gpu-davinci-resolve-nvidia-amd-2023/
While searching Amazon, I also came across a GPU that is currently very affordable new, has 8 GB of RAM, and draws 185 watts. It's a version of a Radeon RX 580 (which is one of the GPUs on the list linked above, but the page links to a different and more expensive version), although some reviews on the Amazon page say that it's a downscaled version and won't have new driver updates.
https://www.amazon.com/AISURIX-Graphic-Express-Desktop-Computer/dp/B0BLCRNCX9/
What GPU (either among those listed here or another one) do you think would best fit within my price range while giving me the most bang for my buck?
Also, what would be a good affordable but reliable PSU upgrade to power the new GPU? Would this one be a good option?
https://www.amazon.com/Enermax-Cyberbron-ECB500AWT-Non-Modular-Warranty/dp/B08K1ZBYPZ/
I'm aware that I'll need a 24 pin to 8 pin adapter like the one below if upgrading the PSU.
https://www.moddiy.com/products/Del...Power-24-Pin-to-8-Pin-Adapter-Cable-30cm.html
I'm not a gamer, but I edit and play HD and sometimes even 4K video. I want a GPU that will fit in my case and enable me to use the latest versions of Davinci Resolve and Vegas Pro smoothly. It would also be nice to be able to run a local install of Stable Diffusion, but that's probably a pipe dream with my machine and price range, so that's in the "it would be nice, but not essential" category.
I'm looking for an affordable GPU (ideally $150 or less; certainly less than $200). I'm open to buying used or refurbished if that's advisable (I'm not sure whether or not it is advisable; I'd also like advice on that matter, as some things are good to buy used or refurbished and some aren't - I've always bought refurbished PCs, but would never buy a refurbished hard drive, for instance).
I've read that the GeForce GTX 1650 tends to be a good option, but as there are so many versions of it with different prices, I'd like to know which version of it would best meet the best balance of price + function to meet my needs. Also, I'd like to know whether there are other GPUs that would be better options for me than the GTX 1650.
There is a list of the best CPUs for using Davinci Resolve, ranked from most powerful at the top to least powerful at the bottom. The GTX 1650 is at the very bottom, which means it makes the cut, but only barely so. However, most of the higher-up options are outside of my price range, with the exceptions of the AMD Radeon RX 570 and several of the GTX 1660 models. The version of the AMD Radeon RX 570 linked on the page is actually the most affordable GPU on the list (it's currently less than $100 on Amazon in Used - Very Good condition). It would definitely require a PSU upgrade, since it pulls 150 watts.
https://www.richardlackey.com/best-gpu-davinci-resolve-nvidia-amd-2023/
While searching Amazon, I also came across a GPU that is currently very affordable new, has 8 GB of RAM, and draws 185 watts. It's a version of a Radeon RX 580 (which is one of the GPUs on the list linked above, but the page links to a different and more expensive version), although some reviews on the Amazon page say that it's a downscaled version and won't have new driver updates.
https://www.amazon.com/AISURIX-Graphic-Express-Desktop-Computer/dp/B0BLCRNCX9/
What GPU (either among those listed here or another one) do you think would best fit within my price range while giving me the most bang for my buck?
Also, what would be a good affordable but reliable PSU upgrade to power the new GPU? Would this one be a good option?
https://www.amazon.com/Enermax-Cyberbron-ECB500AWT-Non-Modular-Warranty/dp/B08K1ZBYPZ/
I'm aware that I'll need a 24 pin to 8 pin adapter like the one below if upgrading the PSU.
https://www.moddiy.com/products/Del...Power-24-Pin-to-8-Pin-Adapter-Cable-30cm.html
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