I built a PC years ago using an ASUS M5A78L-M motherboard, and I'm having issues with the integrated graphics on Windows 11. Since it's an older setup primarily for basic web browsing and light tasks, I'm looking for a budget-friendly graphics card that can serve as a temporary solution until I eventually build a new PC. It's important that the card has either HDMI or DVI output. Any recommendations? Thanks!
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Honestly, it might be a waste of money to invest in a GPU for such an old setup. You're already dealing with a hassle getting Windows 11 to work with that CPU—upgrading might just complicate things.
You should know that Windows 11 has compatibility issues even with the CPU on that motherboard. It could be a real headache trying to keep it up to date. You might want to consider whether it’s even worth the trouble.
Bummer... Appreciate the heads-up. I dug into my original post and found my case details. If I decide to upgrade the motherboard and CPU, is there anything I could reuse from my current build?
Considering your motherboard has PCIe 2.0, I'd recommend sticking to something budget-friendly and not too high-performance. A GTX 960 or even a 1050 Ti could work well. Both are older cards but should serve your purpose without breaking the bank.
Is this option worth a shot? [Link](https://www.ebay.com/p/2184635609?iid=186730408911)
Thanks for the input! When I say 'get-me-by', I really mean it. I found this one for just $10. Do you think it would work? Any major reasons against going this route? [Link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/205351312490)