[SOLVED] Have a prebuilt PC at the moment, but want to install a compatible graphics card. What are my options?

[123blobthebuilder]

So I have a prebuilt PC that my friend owns. They bought it but did not buy a graphics card with it. I wanted to see if I could get some sort of list that shows me which graphics cards I can buy for it that will boost its performance, whether they are budget friendly or could possibly try to break the bank. Here are its specs:

Intel Core i5-8400 @ 2.8GHz Processor
8 GB RAM
120GB SSD
Has Windows 10
*not sure specific specs for power supply, all I have is that Dell manufactured it, has total power of 290W, and has output of 12V.

If there's any more information that is required for an answer to be possible, please let me know and I'll see if I can help out!

 

[Dj0gany]

Right now the GPU prices are terrible,especially in the budget section.
Can he wait?

 

[SamirD]

You can pretty much run anything that doesn't need an additional power connector. And you can even run some that need a power connector depending on what connector there is on the power supply.

 

[123blobthebuilder]

Yeah he'll probably be able to wait, but he wants to know which graphics cards to get in the future (assuming prices go down soon).

 

[123blobthebuilder]

But let's say I were to buy one of the higher-end gpus, 2080ti, wouldn't that card be too much for the PC to handle?

 

[DSzymborski]

But let's say I were to buy one of the higher-end gpus, 2080ti, wouldn't that card be too much for the PC to handle?

Oh, absolutely. When we're talking about GPUs you may be be able to run, we're talking about 100W types that need a little extra power. Not a GPU going near 300W.

Also, we need to know how many watts your +12V rail can handle, not just that there is a +12V rail (because there's going to be if you can turn on your PC).

 

[scout_03]

give full name and model of this pre build with motherboard name and no the 2080 ti wont work in it neeed at least a 650 watts psu for it .

 

[123blobthebuilder]

Oh, absolutely. When we're talking about GPUs you may be be able to run, we're talking about 100W types that need a little extra power. Not a GPU going near 300W.

Also, we need to know how many watts your +12V rail can handle, not just that there is a +12V rail (because there's going to be if you can turn on your PC).

So how do I figure out how many watts it'll handle? Because I honestly can't find anything good with their pc because it's one of those prebuilts that have almost no info on the specs

 

[DSzymborski]

So how do I figure out how many watts it'll handle? Because I honestly can't find anything good with their pc because it's one of those prebuilts that have almost no info on the specs

Well, what does it say on the label? All Dell PSUs I've ever seen have had a white label on the PSU that gives all this data.

 

[SamirD]

But let's say I were to buy one of the higher-end gpus, 2080ti, wouldn't that card be too much for the PC to handle?

Probably. Again, it depends on the power usage and what you can supply.

 

[SamirD]

Your power supply is the limiting factor. If it is industry standard (not proprietary) part, then you can upgrade it easily and remove the limitation.

 

[hang-the-9]

That 120 GB drive is going to be a big issue if it will be used for games. There are quite a few games that will almost fill that drive on their own.