Graphic Card for AMD A4-4020

[naresh7]

Hey! I'm currently having AMD A4 4020 cpu with MSI motherboard. It has Integrated Graphic card of AMD Radeon HD 7480D with 768mb memory. I cannot run most of the mid high level games. So, I currently in need to upgrade my GPU.

Can I use Nvidia GPU's in my system?
Which is Best Graphic card for my system? Please suggest me.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Obakasama]

You can use Nvidia graphics cards.
With current graphics cards (with that CPU) I wouldn't go further than a GTX 1050.

I would check what wattage your PSU is first to ensure it can handle the additional power requirements though.

Also, depending what you mean by not being able to run some games it could be the CPU isn't powerful enough (which is highly probable depending on the games you're playing), and a graphics card can help a bit.

 

[naresh7]

@obakasama
I have zebronics psu
Zeb-N450W

 

[Techron]

You should get an AMD GPU like the RX 560 or 460 as they support Dual graphics. That means that the integrated graphics and the external GPU will work together. It should provide a slight performance boost over using only the external GPU.

You could buy a GTX 1050 or 1050 Ti too. But in that case you will only be able to use that external GPU as they are made by Nvidia and don't work together with the integrated graphics of your AMD CPU. BUT the 1050 or 1050 Ti are also faster than the RX 560. So it really depends on what card you can buy within your budget.

Performance wise:
IF a 1050 Ti is a 100 points
A 1050 is 80 point
A RX 560 is 75 points

 

[Techron]

Your PSU will be compatible with any of these graphics cards provided it has a 6 pin PCI-E connector. Though some models of the 1050 and 1050 Ti won't require one. So be careful to check that out too.

However, I would suggest switching your PSU to something from a reliable brand like Corsair, EVGA, Seasonic, Antec etc.

 

[Obakasama]

The dual graphics Techron mentions is generally seen as not worthwhile, assuming they mean Crossfire. Even then, there's no support for the A4 processors according to AMD. http://www.amd.com/en-us/innovations/software-technologies/dual-graphics

Better to get a single graphics card. Would agree on the PSU and checking the power connection requirement.