Upgrade advice

[Thommo14]

Hi

I'm looking for some advice to replace the graphics card in my PC.

My PC specs:

https://support.hp.com/us-en/produc...ries/4079858/model/4123110/document/c01989040

Obviously looking for something compatible with my system and also Windows 10. I am currently using the onboard graphics due to my other card failing, but since upgrading to the Creators Update, I am experiencing igfx not responding errors (the onboard graphics isn't supported in Windows 10).

I don't use my PC for gaming. I mainly use it for editing photos using Adobe Lightroom.

Any input and links greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[coercitiv]

Get Nvidia GT 1030 or AMD RX 550. They are based on cheap but modern chips, and the models with 2GB of GDDR5 should be more than enough for Lightroom / Photoshop. The GT 1030 has quite a few passively cooled models if you want to make sure noise is minimal. Depending on what deals you find you can also look at GTX 1050 or RX 560, but do make sure to buy one which does not require separate power delivery and fits your case length wise.

The main reason you want these exact models and not any previous gen model is the video acceleration support for modern codecs.

 

[whm1974]

Yeah the GT 1030 and Rx550 would be your best bet. Another thing you can do is add more memory if you haven't already.

 

[Thommo14]

Thanks for the replies and suggestions. Would they be compatible with my system?

I have maxed out my memory at 16GB.

 

[philosofool]

Thanks for the replies and suggestions. Would they be compatible with my system?

I have maxed out my memory at 16GB.

I would go with this, https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126203. It will work with your current motherboard, it is fanless. If that seems too expensive to you ($74 w/ shipping) let us know.

 

[BigBadBiologist]

I had issues with getting the RX550 to work in computers of around that era. Something about those half BIOS/half UEFI implementations don't seem to like some cards. I had similar issues with the Gigabyte GTX750, but have not tried a 1030. My suggestion would be to find a ~$15 used AMD HD7570/8570 for more likely compatibility and less cost.

 

[obidamnkenobi]

Does lightroom even use GPU? It was slow as dog shit on my old pc, so I got a new one with a beefy gpu and it still is..

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[coercitiv]

Does lightroom even use GPU?

Yes, it does. Some parts/actions in the app are GPU accelerated. The same is true for Photoshop.

 

[obidamnkenobi]

Yes, it does. Some parts/actions in the app are GPU accelerated. The same is true for Photoshop.

And it's still so insanely slow?! Wow, that's impressive. So I guess a faster GPU could make sense to OP then. Though I didn't see any difference going from an 6950 to a rx 470..

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[Thommo14]

Thanks for further suggestions.

Just thinking, my monitor connection is DVI-D but the graphics cards I'm looking at have DVI-I connectors - would there be any compatibility issues with this? If not, will the connection be digital?

Thanks.

 

[Guru]

Thanks for further suggestions.

Just thinking, my monitor connection is DVI-D but the graphics cards I'm looking at have DVI-I connectors - would there be any compatibility issues with this? If not, will the connection be digital?

Thanks.

They are not the same, why would the GPU have DVI-I connectors? It doesn't make any sense!

 

[BigBadBiologist]

Generally graphics cards have DVI-I connectors because they also carry VGA so that you can use a DVI to VGA adapter if you need VGA. Monitors have DVI-D connectors because the input is only digital so there is no reason to have the analog parts going into the digital connector of the monitor.

 

[maddie]

Thanks for further suggestions.

Just thinking, my monitor connection is DVI-D but the graphics cards I'm looking at have DVI-I connectors - would there be any compatibility issues with this? If not, will the connection be digital?

Thanks.

Generally graphics cards have DVI-I connectors because they also carry VGA so that you can use a DVI to VGA adapter if you need VGA. Monitors have DVI-D connectors because the input is only digital so there is no reason to have the analog parts going into the digital connector of the monitor.

He's saying, it won't be a problem to use your DVI-D monitor with a DVI-I card connector.

 

[BigBadBiologist]

Thank you for translating.