Dell Optiplex 7010

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Hello. I want to get some info on what specs I would need minimum to run fortnite on low settings. Those are the settings I have right now. What will I need to upgrade in order to play fortnite on minimum settings?

redxps630 · Accepted Answer

Yes ram upgrade is still ddr3. DDR3 Synch DRAM Non-ECC Memory. 1600Mhz

redxps630 · Answer

can not see your spec photos.

Fortnite: Minimum Requirements
CPU: Core i3 2.4GHz
RAM: 4GB RAM
HDD: 16GB Free Space
GPU: Intel HD 4000 (integrated graphics)
OS: Windows 7, 8, or Windows 10 64-bit
DirectX: Version 11 or better

Fortnite: Recommended Requirements
CPU: Core i5 2.8GHz
RAM: 8GB RAM
HDD: 16GB Free Space
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon HD 7870 or equivalent video card with dedicated memory of 2GB or higher VRAM.
OS: Windows 7, 8.1, or Windows 10 64-bit
DirectX: Version 11 or better

JayyBunton · Answer

There’s the service code if that helps. I have 250w volt power supply. I5-3470 500gb hdd 4gb ddr3 ram and nothing else. There’s the specs, what would I need to upgrade for minimum to run the game

JayyBunton · Answer

Ok so those are the only pieces I need to upgrade to correct? Also can the ram upgrade still be ddr3 or no ?

redxps630 · Answer

For minimum requirement without discrete video card, upgrade to i7-3770 cpu and 8 gb ram. The Intel HD Graphics 4000 (GT2) is a processor graphics card that is included in the Ivy Bridge processors of 2012 (3rd generation of core, e.g. Core i7-3770). Your i5-3470 has Intel HD graphics 2500 below minimum iGPU requirement.

redxps630 · Answer

For recommended spec keep i5-3470 but add GTX 1050. This card has recommended psu of 300W (recommendation based on i7) but if you keep i5, 250W is probably okay. upgrade ram to 8 gb.

JayyBunton · Answer

ok thx i will take your suggestions thx!

JayyBunton · Answer

2gb Gtx 1050? Or 4gb gtx 1050

bradthetechnut · Answer

4GB = VRAM.  The more VRAM, the better the performance.

JayyBunton · Answer

ok. if i dont want the gtx 1050 could i get a rx 560 4gb?

bradthetechnut · Answer

Since you have a 250w PSU, I take it you have the DT model.

Yes, your 7010 can take a 75w RX 560. Make sure it's the LP (low profile) version. Just one of many examples of smaller Optiplex's taking 75w GPU cards: Optiplex 7010 SFF + GTX 1650 +.YouTube SFF has 240w PSU. One can put in YouTube's search bar - "optiplex 7010 dt GTX 1050" or "optiplex 7010 dt GTX 1650" and many examples come up.

bradthetechnut · Answer

Remember make sure any card you use is LP or comes with LP bracket.

Check out the bottleneck stats:

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You'd still get full use out of the RX 560, as it's not the CPU that's bottlenecking the GPU. But the GTX 1050 ti is better.

JayyBunton · Answer

yes it is. ok thank you so which is better to use or which would you get the 75w rx 560 lp or the gtx 1050?

JayyBunton · Answer

Ok thx I appreciate it!

bradthetechnut · Answer

You're welcome.

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