Can i change the graphics card?

Question

can I change my graphics card on my desktop? This is the model: Dell Optiplex 3070NI5VPNPF9PN Tower Core i5-9100 8GB 1TB HDD 2GB Dos Black

speedstep · Answer

Optiplex 3070 is proprietary and there is no Graphics Card

They use Intel® Integrated Graphics.

If you have a mini tower you could add a GT1030 GPU.

MICRO version does not have ANY slots

https://www.msi.com/Graphics-card/GeForce-GT-1030-2G-LP-OC/Specification

https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/msi-gt-1030-2g-lp-oc-graphic-card-2-gb-gddr5-pcie-30-x16-low-profile-hdmi-displayport/apd/aa362018/graphic-video-cards

bradthetechnut · Answer

According to the Optiplex 3070 Spec Sheet:

AMD Radeon™ R5 430, 2GB; AMD Radeon™ RX 550, 4GB; NVIDIA GeForce® GT 730, 2GB

GT 1030 is still an option.

Built in you have Integrated UHD Graphics 610/630.

dellcommunity477 · Answer

Do I need a mini tower? Also how can I change the graphics card?

speedstep · Answer

Mini Tower has the most options.

Micro has ZERO options.

Desktop can use 40W GT1030 Low Profile cards.

Graphics Options
Integrated UHD Graphics 610/630
AMD Radeon™ R5 430, 2GB

AMD Radeon™ RX 550, 4GB

https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/amd-radeon-rx-550-4gb-hh-dp-mdp-mdp-customer-install/apd/490-bemz/graphic-video-cards

NVIDIA GeForce® GT 730, 2GB

https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/nvidia-geforce-gt-730-2gb-hh-dp-dp-customer-install/apd/490-bemy/graphic-video-cards

*Please note that discrete graphics cards are not available on Micro

https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/msi-gt-1030-2g-lp-oc-graphic-card-2-gb-gddr5-pcie-30-x16-low-profile-hdmi-displayport/apd/aa362018/graphic-video-cards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y32mBdZHJY

dellcommunity477 · Answer

Let's say I want to play a game called forza horizon 4. Does my desktop meet the requirements?

dellcommunity477 · Answer

So can I use GTX 1030 for my desktop?

elpro999dell · Answer

This depends on the form factor of the computer

If you have the BIG tower then you can use a GTX1050 ti.
If you have the slim tower then you can only use a GT 1030
If you have the TINY computer then you can't use a graphics card as there are no PCI-E slots

bradthetechnut · Answer

Simple, Google it. - 'forza horizon 4 system requirements' I didn't see elpro999dell's reply when replying.  Good to see you back @elpro999dell.

elpro999dell · Answer

Yes, it looks like it could work because the minimum requirements say at least a gt 740 GPU which is older than a gt1030.

bradthetechnut · Answer

Due to the numerous CPU options, there's something I'd like to do. Pick the CPU you want (up to you, but hopefully not Celeron or Pentium dual core). Then, of the options given above, can pick the best GPU to go with your CPU for the least amount of bottleneck.

And yes, mini tower is the best option.

dellcommunity477 · Answer

that means I can opt for NVidia GT 1030 right? also what is the video memory for dell optiplex 3070?

bradthetechnut · Answer

mini tower

dellcommunity477 · Answer

I have the MT tower. Is that the mini tower or what?

bradthetechnut · Answer

Hi @No need to know my name ,

No. GPU's in micros are 100% integrated. Even if it were possible, micros are way too small for GPU cards and most PSU's for micros are too weak for GPU cards.

Optiplex 3070 Spec Sheet

No need to know my name · Answer

so I can't change GPU on my optiplex 3070 mirco?

Optiplex Desktops

Can i change the graphics card?

If you have the BIG tower then you can use a GTX1050 ti.

If you have the slim tower then you can only use a GT 1030

If you have the TINY computer then you can't use a graphics card as there are no PCI-E slots

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