Question Graphics card advice for Dell Optiplex 9020 refurb

[ST45kwxyz]

Hi, out of the loop for a while and would like to know what would be a good fit for my needs.

I picked up a dell optiplex 9020 MT and will upgrade the power supply.
I'd like to get a dual dvi (not display port) 2gb card and there are hundreds?

Build will be used for video and audio editing ( no gaming) and don't need the best just quality card .

Any advice would be appreciated.

thanks.

 

[Lutfij]

Build will be used for video and audio editing ( no gaming) and don't need the best just quality card .
Including names for your app's would help in narrowing down a GPU that's optimal for your needs.

You didn't mention the budget for your GPU purchase, your preferred site for purchase and where you're located to help narrow down a suitable candidate. Please include them.

Please be wary that the connection on eh motherboard are proprietary so you'll need an adapter like this:

Upgrading GPU and PSU for Optiplex 9020, baffled by 8 pin connector. !!!

Hi, I have a gaming related question if you will. I recently aquired a brand new 9020, was amazed by the performance and was eagerly anticipated putting in my old Redeon HD 5770. However, I was confronted by the issue of the connectors on the motherbioard being unfamiliar and non-standard. My...

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[robertfixit]

I would think that having a fast SSD along with the GPU upgrade would help with editing.


BTW you don't necessarily have to upgrade the PSU. I am running a 1650 in my optiplex 2.0 on the stock 240w and it is doing just fine.

 

[ST45kwxyz]

found a Nividia Quadro 4000 looks decent enough. Thanks.