https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:57:53 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:44:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14227 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14227&PID=74903&title=upgrade-graphics-card-for-z97pro4#74903 Author: Kerry
Subject: 14227
Posted: 29 Apr 2020 at 6:44pm

Thanks Xaltar.
Kerry]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:44:21 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14227&PID=74903&title=upgrade-graphics-card-for-z97pro4#74903 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14227&PID=74862&title=upgrade-graphics-card-for-z97pro4#74862 Author: Xaltar
Subject: 14227
Posted: 28 Apr 2020 at 4:02pm

What do you use the system for? You may not be a gamer but if you do video rendering
a better GPU could be helpful (Nvidia's CUDA acceleration). If you use photoshop
you may want something with high 2d performance that will improve scrolling etc.

Your board will support any PCIe GPU that is an upgrade from your GTS 450 so if
that was your concern you have nothing to worry about on that front.

From a value prospect I would suggest an RX 570 4gb, it will have the display
outputs you need and should be more than quick enough for any non gaming task.
Just be sure you don't get a card that was designed for mining (it will be
described as such) that only has a single display output. Mining and used mining
cards are good value but often lack display outputs and have cooling solutions
that are built for pushing high airflow rather than silence.

If you are using a lot of software that benefits from GPU acceleration you should
find out what GPU acceleration they use, AMD's direct compute or Nvidia's CUDA
acceleration. That will decide which vendor to go for.

If all you want is decent video playback and multi display support then the RX
570 is the way to go. Anything cheaper at this point is poor value considering
how cheap the 570 is right now. It will also last you longer than a budget GPU. ]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:02:43 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14227&PID=74862&title=upgrade-graphics-card-for-z97pro4#74862 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14227&PID=74853&title=upgrade-graphics-card-for-z97pro4#74853 Author: Kerry
Subject: 14227
Posted: 28 Apr 2020 at 10:31am

Is this the right place to ask for advice about upgrading a graphics card?
Kerry]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:31:18 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14227&PID=74853&title=upgrade-graphics-card-for-z97pro4#74853 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14227&PID=74799&title=upgrade-graphics-card-for-z97pro4#74799 Author: Kerry
Subject: 14227
Posted: 27 Apr 2020 at 7:17pm

I have Z97Pro4's with an old GeForce GTS 450 graphics card. I'm wanting advice about a new graphics card. I'm not a gamer.

Here's my Z97Pro4's components:

BIOS: version 6/12/2015
Processor: i7-4790K 4.1 - 4.4 GHz, cores, 8MB Cache (Model: BX80646I74790K)
CPU Cooling: Intel Heatsink Fan Thermal Controlled
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400MHz C11, 1.65v
Power Supply: Ultra 600 3X ULT40073
PCX Video: nVidia GeForce GTS 450, PCI-Express 2.0, dual Monitor DVI, DVI, Mini-HDMI, Wireless Type: 802.11bgn
Three monitors: 30??Dell and two 19" ACER monitors
Samsung SSD 970 Plus, 500GB, M.2 NVMe C:
Samsung SSD 850 Pro, 256GB D:
OCZ Vertex 256GB
SSD: Samsung Portable SSD T5
Router: TRENDnet?™s AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router, model TEW-818DRU
Windows 10 Pro X64
Modem: SMC Networks D3CM1604 Modem (DOCSIS 3.0, 16x4 Channel Bonding) Approved for Time Warner Cable, Charter, Cox, Spectrum
Road Runner 200 MB High Speed

The Dell has a DVI-D port, the Acers have HDMI ports. I plan to eventually upgrade to a 4K monitor.

Thanks, Kerry

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