Question How to choose a new graphics card for my Inspiron 620s ?

[ProSenpai94]

I have a Dell Inspiron 620s PC i was willing to upgrade till now. I have upgraded to a 128 gb ssd and 4 to 8 gb ram, and now it's time for a new GPU. I was searching on internet which graphics card to get and Dell website said that only 3 graphics cards are good to go on my Inspiron model . But other websites said old motherboard can handle any new graphics card so I am very very much confused.

Please help me and please explain in a simple way 'cos I am not a tech guy. I cannot understand terms like "PSU" and "PCI" so please keep it simple for me.

 

[hotaru.hino]

The problem with your computer is it's a "slim tower" computer, meaning that it can only take so-called "half-height" expansion cards. Finding a video card that's half-height isn't that hard, but you're limited to lower-end cards that are maybe twice as as performant as the graphics chip already inside the computer.

Honestly, I wouldn't really bother unless you're planning to stick with this computer until it dies. If gaming is your goal, save up the money for a computer that could use higher performing parts.

 

[scout_03]

what is the power of your psu and you will limited to a 1 gig ram on gpu might not worth to upgrade it give name and model of gpu in system now .

 

[Avro Arrow]

You have an old 300W Dell PSU. AT MOST, I would consider something like a GeForce GT 1030 and I would make sure that it wasn't the DDR4 model.

 

[techyfrogzephyrsteak]

Upgrading your Inspiron 620s is a solid move, my friend. So here's the deal: while Dell might suggest only three specific graphics cards, you can actually explore other options too. Just make sure to check a couple of things: First, see if the new card fits physically inside your PC. Second, ensure your power supply has enough juice to handle it (that's the thing that provides power to your PC).

 

[ProSenpai94]

The problem with your computer is it's a "slim tower" computer, meaning that it can only take so-called "half-height" expansion cards. Finding a video card that's half-height isn't that hard, but you're limited to lower-end cards that are maybe twice as as performant as the graphics chip already inside the computer.

Honestly, I wouldn't really bother unless you're planning to stick with this computer until it dies. If gaming is your goal, save up the money for a computer that could use higher performing parts.

Can you plz tell why I am limited to lower-end cards as others said i only have to check power supply and size.

 

[hotaru.hino]

Can you plz tell why I am limited to lower-end cards as others said i only have to check power supply and size.

Unless you're also willing to buy a new case, you're stuck with low profile expansion cards.

 

[ProSenpai94]

what is the power of your psu and you will limited to a 1 gig ram on gpu might not worth to upgrade it give name and model of gpu in system now .

I have Intel integrated graphics card pre installed

 

[DSzymborski]

Can you plz tell why I am limited to lower-end cards as others said i only have to check power supply and size.

I believe he just told you. You have a small form factor case, which limits your options significantly. It's a limitation on size. If anyone told you that just throwing any GPU into your PC would be a good idea, I wouldn't listen to them on anything as they're clearly not competent to be offering advice of this nature.

Basically, you have a decade-old prebuilt office PC, leaving you with a very narrow upgrade path. The foundation for significantly transforming this PC into something in a different performance class just isn't there. For a very significant GPU upgrade, you would need a new case. Since Dell uses proprietary motherboards, that would also involve finding another motherboard of that era, which will hardly be cost-efficient. You'll then need a new PSU as well.