Best GPUI for Dell Optiplex 9020 I5 4590 3.3GHz

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Hi,  My apologies for starting another thread. I've searched already about which GPU is best compatible. Ive seen GT1030 TI or Radeon R7-250. Maybe you guys can be more specific which brand and what not. My apologies again. Thanks!

bradthetechnut · Accepted Answer

Graphic card is too weak for this processor:

Intel Core i5-4590 (Clock speed at 100%) with NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (Clock speed at 100%) x1 will produce 100% of bottleneck. Everything over 10% is considered as bottleneck. - PC Builds

You'll get 100% out of a GT 1030, but better can go with your I5-4590.

Graphic card is too weak for this processor:

Intel Core i5-4590 (Clock speed at 100%) with AMD Radeon R7 250 (Clock speed at 100%) x1 will produce 100% of bottleneck. Everything over 10% is considered as bottleneck.

Same difference.

Graphic card and processor will work great together:

Intel Core i5-4590 (Clock speed at 90%) with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Clock speed at 100%) x1 will produce only 2.91% of bottleneck.

So if you want max gaming performance out of your PC with an I5-4590, there it is.

You didn't say what size your 9020 is. Use an LP (low profile) card if you have a DT or SFF.

Optiplex 9020 + GTX 1050 ti + YouTube List

bradthetechnut · Accepted Answer

Yes, the Asus GT 1030 will work.

Lets say the CPU is the bottleneck. Picture a bottle full of data trying to squeeze through a skinny bottleneck. If a CPU can't keep up, you won't get the expected frame rates from your GPU.

Remember, in the future, if you want to upgrade beyond the GT 1030, a GTX 1050 ti will work best with your current CPU. Anything above the 1050 ti and then the CPU becomes the bottleneck.

I think this thread might be a worthwhile read when donm4599x posed a question about GPU bottleneck. https://www.dell.com/community/Optiplex-Desktops/No-post-after-PSU-and-GPU-upgrade/td-p/7622150/page/2

pride34 · Answer

I have a SFF.

pride34 · Answer

Will Asus GT 1030 Phoenix 2GB OC work?

pride34 · Answer

Bottleneck? My bad. What does this mean?  Just need some info or which I can choose from. TIA!

pride34 · Answer

I'm thinking of MSI Geforce GT 1030 2GH LP OC temporarily.

pride34 · Answer

Or maybe?https://www.msi.com/Graphics-card/GeForce-GTX-1050-GAMING-X-2G

bradthetechnut · Answer

https://www.google.com/search?q=optiplex+9020+sff+gtx+1050+ti+youtube&oq=optiplex+9020+sff+gtx+1050+ti+youtube&aqs=chrome..69i57.17222j0j7&client=ms-android-americamovil-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 - In these videos, it looks like they went with the skinnier looking GTX 1050 ti to fit the SFF. The one you linked looks too fat, so I lack the confidence it will fit. I couldn't immediately find dimensions on that model and I don't have an SFF to measure with. If I could find something for measurements in a manual, that would be too easy. If that's a full-width bracket on it, it definitely won't fit.

I have a different suggestion - https://www.newegg.com/msi-geforce-gtx-1050-ti-gtx-1050-ti-4gt-lp/p/N82E16814137081?item=N82E16814137081&source=googleshopping&nm_mc=knc-googleadwords-mobile&cm_mmc=knc-googleadwords-mobile-_-pla-_-video+card+-+nvidia-_-N82E16814137081&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq_DW5cyE6gIVPOaGCh0jrADdEAQYAyABEgIMNPD_BwE It should come with a low profile bracket.

Also, if you do go with the GT 1030, be sure to get the GDDR5 version. I hear the GDDR4 versions are junk.

reg.dude · Answer

i recommend using GTX 1050 ti lp, that will fit into the cpu's process. that worked in my sff with the same cpu (i5-4590 3.30 GHz). and 7020 & 9020 are like the same.

brysie1962 · Answer

gtx 1650 low profile  ( at least 3 brands to choose from ) , 20 - 25% faster than 1050ti and still a 75watt card so power supply will not need upgrading

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