Upgrade graphics card for Z97Pro4
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Topic: Upgrade graphics card for Z97Pro4
Posted By: Kerry
Subject: Upgrade graphics card for Z97Pro4
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2020 at 7:17pm
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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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Posted By: Kerry
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2020 at 10:31am
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Is this the right place to ask for advice about upgrading a graphics card? Kerry |
Posted By: Xaltar
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2020 at 4:02pm
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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. ------------- 
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Posted By: Kerry
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2020 at 6:44pm
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Thanks Xaltar. Kerry |