Question Need to upgrade...Will this work with my system????

[dwdphotos]

Hello to all...Glad I found this great and informative site!!!
I am needing to upgrade my PC for photo and video editing and new software requirements and would greatly appreciate any and all help with a solution. I prefer 4 GB only, I would rather not go down to 2GB, nor up to 6GB {unless my system will not allow 4gb}
I have a Dell Precision T1650 with the stats listed below. If I forgot something or there is other info you would like to know about the system please just ask.

Thanks very much for your time and help on this issue.


APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE:
7-14 days

BUDGET RANGE:
$200 or less

USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Adobe PhotoShop, Corel Video Studio, Topaz Adjust AI, mostly photo editing and light video editing, watching movies...no gaming

CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY:
Intel HD Graphics 2500 (integrated) - power= Dell 275 watt -10 amps

OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS:
System Model: Dell Precision T1650
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU: Dual-Core Intel Core i3 (3rd Gen) 3220 / 3.3 GHz
Chipset Type: Intel C216
Processor Socket: LGA1155 Socket
Ram: 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM (Memory: 8192MB RAM---Available OS Memory: 8078MB RAM)
Current VRAM:
Display Memory: 1696 MB
Dedicated Memory: 64 MB
Shared Memory: 1632 MB
1st HD: HDD - 500GB - SATA 6Gb/s - 7200 rpm (Model: ST500DM002-1BD142)
2nd HD: HDD - 320GB - SATA 3Gb/s - 7200 rpm (Model: WDC WD3200AAJS-56M0A0)
with 3 External HD's ranging from 250GB - 3TB
This link has stats for my system with the exception of mine is 8GB ram instead of 4GB

Dell Precision T1650 - MT - Core i3 3220 3.3 GHz - 4 GB - HDD 500 GB Specs

Dell Precision T1650 - MT - Core i3 3220 3.3 GHz - 4 GB - HDD 500 GB overview and full product specs on CNET.

www.cnet.com

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Amazon.com, newegg.com

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

PARTS PREFERENCES: not sure

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION:
Current Mode: 1360 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I do not do any gaming, just need to upgrade for photo and video editing and new software
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Include a list of any GPUs you are currently considering or would like opinions on.

Would this work in my system?
MSI GTX 1050 TI 4GT LP Graphic Cards
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2W8MJ9/ref=cm_wl_huc_continue

 

[erik62905]

The direct answer to your question: yes, a GTX 1050 Ti will indeed work in your system. However, that does not mean you should. Since you are editing, and not gaming, then you will not notice a difference in performance doing the tasks you are currently doing with a new video card. Editing requires CPU power, not GPU power (In other words, getting a new CPU is more worth it than getting a new GPU because you would not get a large performance increase). Plus, I wouldn't feel safe recommending adding a GPU into that system as the power supply is already reaching its limits on wattage.

You would be much better off getting a new CPU instead. Something like an i7-3770. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, which is twice as much as you currently have. The i7 also has a slightly faster core clock (+100 MHz) and will only draw about 10 more watts maximum (The GTX 1050 Ti would add 75 watts to the system which is far too much for that power supply).

The i7-3770 is around 50% FASTER than your current i3-3220. The i7-3770 also has the Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics card while your current i3 only has Intel HD 2500. Intel HD 4000 is much faster than Intel HD 2500. So you would also get a GPU upgrade along with your CPU.

You can get it here:
Newegg ($139.89 +5% off with promo code!)