I'm trying to get my computer ready to run Schedule 1 and stream some gameplay on Twitch, but I'm running into some confusion. I checked my computer specs, and everything meets the requirements except for the graphics card. I've got an AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 8GB RAM, and a GeForce GT 710, which clearly isn't up to par since the game needs at least a GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580. I'm planning to upgrade to an MSI GeForce RTX 3050. However, I'm totally lost on how to install it! I don't know what a PCI-e cable is, whether I need to buy it separately, or even how to check if my power supply has one. I've been watching YouTube videos but could really use some guidance or a simple tutorial for dummies. Any help would be awesome!
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Wow, a prebuilt with a Ryzen 5 3600 and a GT 710? That’s wild! Alright, so about those PCI-E cables: they usually come with your power supply. You'll need one or two depending on the GPU. Each connector typically has 8 pins; look for something that looks like a small block. To see if you have these cables, you’ll need to open your case. Check the model number of your power supply, and we can help you figure out what it can support!
I'm not sure where my power supply model number is. It’s like finding a needle in a haystack in there!
Haha, didn't that GT 710 have its moment back in the day? But seriously, these new cards need way more power to perform. You're definitely on the right track with upgrading.