Need better video card for Dell optiplex 3020

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Chiller449

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I need a better video card for my dell optiplex 3020
Here is my pc info:
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4160 CPU @ 3.60GHz
290w power supply
Ram: 4gb
Current video card: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4400

I dont need an expensive one. just one that will work with my power supply. Or i can upgrade both if you can find one that fits in my case.

Just looking to play games like Spintires, Sims 4, Beamng.drive
 
Darren

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Chiller449 said:
I need a better video card for my dell optiplex 3020
Here is my pc info:
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4160 CPU @ 3.60GHz
290w power supply
Ram: 4gb
Current video card: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4400

I dont need an expensive one. just one that will work with my power supply. Or i can upgrade both if you can find one that fits in my case.

Just looking to play games like Spintires, Sims 4, Beamng.drive
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We need at the very least a budget window if not specific limit. Are you in the US or elsewhere?
 
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Chiller449

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Darren said:
We need at the very least a budget window if not specific limit. Are you in the US or elsewhere?
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Im in the US. I have a very low budget. To play spintires i have everything i need except my video card is not good enough. I heard fitting video cards into this pc is difficult because of the dimensions of the case. I just need to know what cards will fit in my pc and if they will work with my power supply.
 
johnb35

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Do you have the slim tower case? If so, about the only card you may fit in there is a 750ti but you'll need at least a 430 watt psu and not sure if you can get that in the sfx or tfx units.
 
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Chiller449

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johnb35 said:
Do you have the slim tower case? If so, about the only card you may fit in there is a 750ti but you'll need at least a 430 watt psu and not sure if you can get that in the sfx or tfx units.
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i have the biggest tower that this model came in. i dont have the one thats only like 4 or 5 inches wide.
 
johnb35

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You have the regular size desktop tower so the power supply will fit. I have no idea if you have 2 slots available for the video card. Can you post a picture of the inside of the case with the video card slot and back of the case so I can see if you have slots available?
 
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Chiller449

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johnb35 said:
You have the regular size desktop tower so the power supply will fit. I have no idea if you have 2 slots available for the video card. Can you post a picture of the inside of the case with the video card slot and back of the case so I can see if you have slots available?
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as soon as i get home ill take pics of everything.
 
Intel_man

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Because that card's a beast for being super tiny. I mean... you COULD look at the GTX 970 mini but that's... just well... why? 1070's coming out tomorrow. :p
 
Darren

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Intel_man said:
Because that card's a beast for being super tiny. I mean... you COULD look at the GTX 970 mini but that's... just well... why? RX 480 is coming out in 3 weeks for 2/3rd the price and better performance than the 970 :p
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FTFY
 
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Chiller449

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johnb35 said:
You have the regular size desktop tower so the power supply will fit. I have no idea if you have 2 slots available for the video card. Can you post a picture of the inside of the case with the video card slot and back of the case so I can see if you have slots available?
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Here are the pics you requested.
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johnb35

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You do have a video card slot and looks like you have available 2 slots on your case cause that is what the card needs. So you'll have to remove the top 2 covers on the back to fit the 750ti.

I do notice only 1 memory stick though, might want to get another 4gb stick matching speed and timings.
 
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Chiller449

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johnb35 said:
You do have a video card slot and looks like you have available 2 slots on your case cause that is what the card needs. So you'll have to remove the top 2 covers on the back to fit the 750ti.

I do notice only 1 memory stick though, might want to get another 4gb stick matching speed and timings.
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Alright . Thanks for all the help!! Ill order the 750ti and the new power source you suggested. I will also look into getting another 4gb stick. How can I find out the speed and timing of the one I have?
Also ive never installed a video card or power source before. Im assuming its fairly easy? After watching a few youtube videos on how to do it I should be set right?
 
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