Hello,
I'm looking to upgrade my GPU until I'm ready to replace my PC in about 2 or so years. Hoping I can get some suggestions. My budget is about $100.
My PC is a Win7/64, Dell Vostro 460 built around May 2011. The specifics I could find are as follows:
GPU: EVGA Model# 01G-P3-1303-KR, Geforce 8400 GS 1GB DDR3 PCI-e 2.0
Power Supply: Dell Model# L350PD-00, 350W w/ 16A MAX on +12VA & 18A MAX on +12VB
CPU: i7-2600 3.4 ghz
RAM: 16GB
The new card needs to support (2) monitors. Preferably a DVI and a VGA port since that's what my current monitors have. My main monitor (DVI) displays at 1920x1080. The secondary monitor (VGA) displays at 1280x1024.
I use my computer for running AutoCAD Electrical 2018. I only work in 2D - never 3D. Autodesk recommends a DirectX 11 compliant card. My PC doesn't meet the requirements for AutoCAD 2019, so 2018 is the only version the card will see.
I don't use my PC for gaming.
I did try to install an EVGA Model# 02G-P3-3733-KR, Geforce GT 730 2GB GDDR5 about 2 years ago. I only got black screens on power up. I just assumed my PC wasn't compatible and sent the card back the next day.
I realize that I'm not going to be getting a top performing card based on my system. However, I'm hoping I can at least improve on what I currently have.
Thanks for any input!
I'm looking to upgrade my GPU until I'm ready to replace my PC in about 2 or so years. Hoping I can get some suggestions. My budget is about $100.
My PC is a Win7/64, Dell Vostro 460 built around May 2011. The specifics I could find are as follows:
GPU: EVGA Model# 01G-P3-1303-KR, Geforce 8400 GS 1GB DDR3 PCI-e 2.0
Power Supply: Dell Model# L350PD-00, 350W w/ 16A MAX on +12VA & 18A MAX on +12VB
CPU: i7-2600 3.4 ghz
RAM: 16GB
The new card needs to support (2) monitors. Preferably a DVI and a VGA port since that's what my current monitors have. My main monitor (DVI) displays at 1920x1080. The secondary monitor (VGA) displays at 1280x1024.
I use my computer for running AutoCAD Electrical 2018. I only work in 2D - never 3D. Autodesk recommends a DirectX 11 compliant card. My PC doesn't meet the requirements for AutoCAD 2019, so 2018 is the only version the card will see.
I don't use my PC for gaming.
I did try to install an EVGA Model# 02G-P3-3733-KR, Geforce GT 730 2GB GDDR5 about 2 years ago. I only got black screens on power up. I just assumed my PC wasn't compatible and sent the card back the next day.
I realize that I'm not going to be getting a top performing card based on my system. However, I'm hoping I can at least improve on what I currently have.
Thanks for any input!