What is the maximum graphic card I can install on my Gateway DX4370-UR21 model PC

wibblemusic

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Hey guys, I'm trying to figure out what kind of video card my Gateway DX4370-UR21 model PC can handle without bottlenecking. I have a 300 watt stock power supply but am going to upgrade to a 600w
 
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Even though that's a quad core, it's still going to be a budget level CPU in performance. For one thing, it's an APU and those are slower than just a regular CPU, all other things being equal. It's clocked at 2.2ghz as well, which is slow. Plus AMDs core performance isn't as fast as Intel's. The other consideration is the motherboard bios. I couldn't find information on whether this computer has a UEFI bios or not. If it does, then a 1050 Ti would be your best case choice. If it has the older legacy bios, I recommend sticking with an AMD RX 460 2gb version.
Some people might not realize this but a computer can have several different configurations, all with the same model number. It's a good idea to list your CPU at least when asking about videocards, it helps to determine which configuration you have. That way you'll get a more accurate answer.
 
Even though that's a quad core, it's still going to be a budget level CPU in performance. For one thing, it's an APU and those are slower than just a regular CPU, all other things being equal. It's clocked at 2.2ghz as well, which is slow. Plus AMDs core performance isn't as fast as Intel's. The other consideration is the motherboard bios. I couldn't find information on whether this computer has a UEFI bios or not. If it does, then a 1050 Ti would be your best case choice. If it has the older legacy bios, I recommend sticking with an AMD RX 460 2gb version.
 
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