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Adding graphics card – need advice
I have a Dell i5 computer with built-in graphics. So it is sloooooow processing Photoshop/Topaz filters on my photos. I have very limited funds. I would appreciate any suggestions as to upgrading to add a graphics card to this computer. Or is doing so a waste of money?
Many thanks for any help!
Rick Wise
Cinematographer
MFA/BFA Lighting and Camera Instructor Academy of Art University
San Francisco Bay Area
https://www.RickWiseDP.com -
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The GTX 1060 3GB version and the GTX 1050 are not that expensive and they have the newer technology. It would probably be money well spent.
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Many thanks! In the mean time I’ve discovered that my Dell Inspiron 660 has only a 220 watt power supply. The card your recommend needs 400 watts. Another similar one I found needs 300 w. Looks like I’m stopped dead until I can buy a better computer — probably not worth it to both change the power supply and add a graphics card. Grrr….
Rick Wise
Cinematographer
MFA/BFA Lighting and Camera Instructor Academy of Art University
San Francisco Bay Area
https://www.RickWiseDP.com
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