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4k HDMI Graphics Card
I'd like to upgrade my graphics card to accommodate a 4K HDMI monitor. Can you suggest a graphics card that might work? Won't be used for gaming, but for graphics and some 3D modeling. Thank you in advance.
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March 27th, 2024 18:39
OptiPlex Small Form Factor 7010 Owner's Manual | Dell US
Now the model comes with 2 different power supply units.
180w and 300w
if yours is 180w you will have to upgrade PSU as well
AMD Radeon RX6500
AMD Radeon RX6300
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March 30th, 2024 01:56
@KnockoutDMD
Both XPS_man and I inadvertently thought of the new 7010. Thankfully, you mentioned the CPU. The previous 7010 has a 275w PSU. You wouldn't need to upgrade it for the RX 6300, but definitely would for the RX 6500. A 450w PSU is suggested that comes with 1x6-pin power connector. EVGA BR is just one good one to go with.
The RX 6400 is only 53w.
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March 27th, 2024 02:40
You may look into AMD Radeon RX 6400. It has HDMI and DisplayPort, which can support up to 8K resolution.
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March 27th, 2024 11:09
System model please
KnockoutDMD
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March 27th, 2024 18:33
Oh sorry, I thought I was in the Optiplex forum. It is an Optiplex 7010 with an Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz 3.40 GHz processor, 16 GM RAM. Running Windows 10 Pro.
Thanks in advance.
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March 27th, 2024 20:48
@XPS_Man Thanks so much for your reply! Appreciated.
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March 29th, 2024 02:58
RX 6300 is only 32w. No need to upgrade PSU if it's 180w However, the RX 6500 is 110w. Would definitely need the 300w PSU.
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March 30th, 2024 22:54
Thanks for that info! I looked inside and it appears I have a 275 watt power supply. So it appears I could go with either the 6300 or the 6400, and not have to change the PSU? What’s an EVGA BR?
I also have an existing graphics card installed, one that has dual DisplayPort outputs. It’s an AMD Radeon HD 7000 series card. Should I remove that card first, before installing the new one? Or can I just leave it in if there’s an extra card slot? Do I need to uninstall any existing software associated with the old card? If I leave it in, will it be drawing unnecessary power from the PS?
Sorry for the basic questions, not a high level tech person here. Thanks in advance!
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March 30th, 2024 22:57
Oh I see that the EVGA BR is a power supply. Thanks.
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March 30th, 2024 23:45
If you do research for AMD Radeon RX 6400, you will find that was/is the most popular choice for slot powered, single slot graphics upgrade. It keeps the cost down because no additional PSU upgrade required.
As for your installation question, you need to remove the current graphics card. Installing the new graphics card to a PCIe x16 slot, connecting the monitor(s) to the new graphics card. After the system is powered on, leave it for a minute or two and the graphics driver will be self installed by Windows.
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@KnockoutDMD
You're right, it's a 275w PSU. I was still getting my PSU's mixed up.
Yes, only have one GPU at a time in the 7010, unless 2 are supper low watt. But remember, I the 7010 MT only has one blue PCIe x16 slot. If I remember right, "16" stands for lanes. The other PCIe slots have less lanes.
Yes, you can uninstall the previous GPU drivers if you want. Win10 should automatically upload nee driver once new card is installed. If it doesn't, just go into Device Manager and look for any yellow triangles with "!". If there is, update drivers from Device Manager for the items(s).
If by chance there's any further trouble, please let us know.