PC Graphics

[BoomerSooner51]

I am looking for an upgrade to my 2gb amd radeon r7 250. I've got a Dell Optiplex 9020, small tower, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60GHz 3.60 GHz, 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor, 16gb Ram, Windows 10.

I am not interested in upgrading the power supply, just looking for a simply swap upgrade.  Can anyone recommend a good upgrade?

Thanks!

[goodplay]

So what is the psu rated watts currently installed, prebuilt Comps are usually the very basic which limit upgrades.

[BoomerSooner51]

Thanks for the reply.  Looks like the power supply is as follows:

255W, 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 4.6 A

[elstaci]

You will need to upgrade your PSU to install of the latest AMD GPU cards.

Check this website that gives Minimum PSU Wattages for various AMD and Nvidia GPU cards. I believe the lowest PSU rating is around 300 Watts for an older GPU card: PSU REQUIREMENTS - RealHardTechX 

NOTE: Your DELL PC might include a Propriety PSU and not a normal 3rd party type PSU especially if your PC is using a Dell OEM Motherboard.

So you would need to check Dell Support to see what is the most powerful PSU they have that will be compatible with your Dell OEM Motherboard.

[BoomerSooner51]

Thank you, but I don't need one of the newest AMD graphics cards just an upgrade to what I have.  I would think I'd be able to find an older model card to replace what I have, right?

Thanks again for the reply.

[johnnyenglish]

Can you provide me the Service Tag or a picture?

There are lots of OptiPlex 9020 out there.

If it is like this one

Maybe you can (barely if possible) to get away with one of these RX540/RX550/RX560 rated for 50/75watt and no power connector. But if you have a smaller OptiPlex you might not even be able to fit one.

[BoomerSooner51]

No, it's the small tower, the 9020 SFF like shown below:

[johnnyenglish]

Then you're out of luck, that only accepts low profile graphics cards.

And your card should be something like this

[BoomerSooner51]

Yes, that's what is in there now.  So there is no replacement, not even an older model?

[johnnyenglish]

Maybe, if you can get your hands on a RX550 Low Profile, but is it worth it though?

I wouldn't spend any money on a RX550 right now, used market is still a bit crazy and they might overcharge you for that.

Save your buck for a new computer, you could get much more performance from an iGPU right now.

The Ryzen 5600G iGPU would be a nice to have if you can't spare any money on a dedicated one.

[BoomerSooner51]

Does anyone else have any input?