Just got a New Dell T320 but want a GPU Upgrade

[RTarson]

I recently purchased a Dell T320 maxed out specs w/ iDrac and all. But I want to do a GPU upgrade sense it will have light business type uses such as Internet, MS Office, and Server type things too.

There is a PCIE on the motherboard, I'm unsure if I buy a GTX 950 that it will work.

 

[79wjd]

Why do you want to upgrade the GPU? Literally anything that can output video is good for office use. 

[don_svetlio]

For office work it's literally wasting 140$

[RTarson]

1 minute ago, djdwosk97 said:

Why do you want to upgrade the GPU? Literally anything that can output video is good for office use. 

I'm using a 1440p and it would help take stress off the CPU.

[79wjd]

1 minute ago, RTarson said:

I'm using a 1440p and it would help take stress off the CPU.

It really wouldn't make any difference. Even at 4k it wouldn't make sense. 

[RTarson]

1 minute ago, djdwosk97 said:

It really wouldn't make any difference. Even at 4k it wouldn't make sense. 

But also I'm hooking up Dual monitors soon to it. Well more like a TV not a monitor.

[79wjd]

1 minute ago, RTarson said:

But also I'm hooking up Dual monitors soon to it. Well more like a TV not a monitor.

Still doesn't make a difference. 

[RTarson]

2 minutes ago, RTarson said:

But also I'm hooking up Dual monitors soon to it. Well more like a TV not a monitor.

I'm not talking like some GTX Titan, something with maybe a 1GB Dedicated VRam to get me by

[RTarson]

2 minutes ago, djdwosk97 said:

Still doesn't make a difference. 

It does because theres only 1 spot for VGA.

[79wjd]

1 minute ago, RTarson said:

It does because theres only 1 spot for VGA.

Is there only a single video output on the entire motherboard? 

[RTarson]

1 minute ago, djdwosk97 said:

Is there only a single video output on the entire motherboard? 

Well theres a console output, but yes just 1.

[don_svetlio]

4 minutes ago, RTarson said:

I'm not talking like some GTX Titan, something with maybe a 1GB Dedicated VRam to get me by

Your iGPU likely has 2GB available to it from SYS RAM. Not worth it

[79wjd]

5 minutes ago, RTarson said:

Well theres a console output, but yes just 1.

Then buy the cheapest GPU (GT 710 probably) you can find. A 950 is a huge waste of money. 

[RTarson]

2 minutes ago, RTarson said:

Well theres a console output, but yes just 1.

Then buy the cheapest GPU you can find. A 950 is a huge waste of money. 

Plus we sometimes use A360 so we need some Dedicated VRam

[RTarson]

3 minutes ago, djdwosk97 said:

Then buy the cheapest GPU you can find. A 950 is a huge waste of money. 

I'll probably do this because I forgot we do light 3D rendering: Here

[don_svetlio]

1 minute ago, RTarson said:

I'll probably do this because I forgot we do light 3D rendering: Here

Don't buy cheap crap >.<

 

[RTarson]

3 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

Don't buy cheap crap >.<

 

Ok, who do I listen to the Guy telling me to buy cheap S**ht or the guy telling me not to buy it!

[79wjd]

16 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

Don't buy cheap crap >.<

 

Cheap GPUs are stupid because you can get a lot more performance for spending a bit more. The GT710 at $35~ doesn't fall into that category however. A $70~ gpu is stupid as an $80~ one is far better, but at $35 you don't have that massive gap. Not to mention the fact that he doesn't need more power than what a cheap gpu offers. Hell, iirc Linus even said the ultra cheap GPUs for extra monitors makes sense in that video.

 

And for very light 3D rendering a Gt710 should be fine. 

[itsmyjobtoknow]

@djdwosk97 Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think VGA can output 1440P. The most VGA can output it 2048x1536. So....telling him it won't make a difference is a big fat lie. 

 

@RTarson Since you mention you do some light 3D rendering...a workstation GPU should be something to consider. But I have run AutoDesk with iGPU before...specifically the Intel HD 5500...it works...not the best though.

[79wjd]

1 minute ago, itsmyjobtoknow said:

@djdwosk97 Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think VGA can output 1440P. The most VGA can output it 2048x1536. So....telling him it won't make a difference is a big fat lie. 

 

@RTarson Since you mention you do some light 3D rendering...a workstation GPU should be something to consider. 

He's also using motherboard (not cpu) integrated graphics, which is basically designed for troubleshooting hardware issues -- something he didn't mention. If that wasn't the case (and there was more than a single video output), then the other likely would not have also been VGA. 

[RTarson]

1 hour ago, itsmyjobtoknow said:

@djdwosk97 Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think VGA can output 1440P. The most VGA can output it 2048x1536. So....telling him it won't make a difference is a big fat lie. 

 

@RTarson Since you mention you do some light 3D rendering...a workstation GPU should be something to consider. But I have run AutoDesk with iGPU before...specifically the Intel HD 5500...it works...not the best though.

Yes, I need something to help me out cause theres only one port on the server so I may have to buy a GPU to do light 3D Rendering.

[dalekphalm]

8 hours ago, RTarson said:

I'm not talking like some GTX Titan, something with maybe a 1GB Dedicated VRam to get me by

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130884&ignorebbr=1

$22 - problem solved. A GTX 950 is ridiculous and unnecessary for your work case scenario. You'll be taxing it maybe a few %. All you need is: more video outputs. I wouldn't even be concerned with the CPU utilization that the motherboard video will require.

8 hours ago, RTarson said:

It does because theres only 1 spot for VGA.

 

8 hours ago, djdwosk97 said:

Is there only a single video output on the entire motherboard? 

 

[dalekphalm]

8 hours ago, RTarson said:

I'll probably do this because I forgot we do light 3D rendering: Here

The GT710 is a great GPU for your usage.

8 hours ago, don_svetlio said:

Don't buy cheap crap >.<

 

What? @don_svetlio, that video has no context here. He needs more video outputs, therefore he needs the CHEAPEST GPU he can buy. Linus's video has always been about GAMING performance, or about vs onboard video (when you already have enough necessary outputs).

 

What would you suggest instead? He waste $150 on a GTX 950 that would be completely and utterly wasted/unutilized?

8 hours ago, djdwosk97 said:

Cheap GPUs are stupid because you can get a lot more performance for spending a bit more. The GT710 at $35~ doesn't fall into that category however. A $70~ gpu is stupid as an $80~ one is far better, but at $35 you don't have that massive gap. Not to mention the fact that he doesn't need more power than what a cheap gpu offers. Hell, iirc Linus even said the ultra cheap GPUs for extra monitors makes sense in that video.

 

And for very light 3D rendering a Gt710 should be fine. 

Agreed.

[don_svetlio]

1 minute ago, dalekphalm said:

The GT710 is a great GPU for your usage.

What? @don_svetlio, that video has no context here. He needs more video outputs, therefore he needs the CHEAPEST GPU he can buy. Linus's video has always been about GAMING performance, or about vs onboard video (when you already have enough necessary outputs).

 

What would you suggest instead? He waste $150 on a GTX 950 that would be completely and utterly wasted/unutilized?

Agreed.

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[don_svetlio]

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