Hey everyone, I'm new to PC gaming and recently got my first computer. I discovered it only has Intel HD Graphics 4600, which clearly isn't cutting it for games like GTA V Enhanced or Fortnite; both basically freeze and crash on me. I've also had trouble running the video editing software DaVinci Resolve. The manufacturer suggested I upgrade to an RTX 3050, and I'm curious if that would allow me to play GTA V and run DaVinci Resolve without issues. Here's my current setup: an Intel Core i7-4790S CPU running at 3.20GHz and 32GB of RAM.
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Honestly, with your current specs, picking up an RTX 3050 is a solid step. Just don't expect miracles in DaVinci Resolve since your CPU is quite old. For gaming though, it should do the trick!
Definitely keep that in mind! You might want to consider a future CPU upgrade to pair with the GPU.
Short answer: Yes, it can run GTA V! You’ll find a noticeable difference compared to Integrated Graphics.
Yes, an RTX 3050 should definitely be able to run GTA V smoothly on your setup! While your CPU is a bit older, the GPU will handle the graphics well. Just be aware that major video editing tasks in DaVinci Resolve might not be as smooth since your CPU is quite dated. But for gaming, you should be good!
Agreed! You can definitely expect much better performance in gaming. Just make sure to optimize your settings.
The RTX 3050 will help, but for serious editing, consider saving for a newer CPU down the line.
I hope you didn’t overpay for your machine. It's pretty old, and while an RTX 3050 can help you run GTA V and even DaVinci Resolve, keep your expectations in check for intensive tasks.
Yeah, for heavy editing, you might hit some performance walls.
Make sure to do thorough checks next time you’re buying a PC!
Exactly! The GPU will really help in gaming, but you might still face limits with video editing.