I've got an old PC from 2013, specifically a Dell XPS 8500. It was running well until my graphics card crashed recently, so now I'm stuck using integrated graphics. I'd really like to get back into gaming without breaking the bank for a new PC.
My specs are: Intel i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 12GB of RAM, and a power supply rated at 460W. The last graphics card I had was a GeForce GTX 660. I'm unsure what options I have for a new graphics card that will work with my aging system. Can anyone recommend something?
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Depending on your motherboard, you should be looking at cards released between 2012 to 2017. Anything newer might not be compatible with your PCI-E slot, which I think is 2.0. Definitely check your motherboard for specifics on that.
You might want to consider getting a GTX 1650; it should work with your system and isn't too pricey. Just keep in mind that your old hardware might not fully take advantage of newer cards. If you want a little more power, you could check out second-hand options as well!
Yeah, 1650 is a solid choice. But honestly, if you're able to, saving up for a new PC might be worth it in the long run.
I actually used a 3070 with a similar setup (just a tad newer CPU), and it performed pretty well, even at 4K, as long as the games weren't too CPU demanding. Just note that you'll likely need a better power supply if you go that route, but upgrading the PSU isn't too hard or costly.
3070 sounds great, but it's a bit out of my budget. Are there older cards that could still give me decent performance?
Is there a way to find out the PCI-E version without ripping everything apart? I can check the motherboard itself.