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Here is an MSI GT 710 for 35 dollars on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GT-710-1GD3H-LPV1/dp/B01DOFD3RY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=gpu&qid=1600658948&refinements=p_36%3A-6000&rnid=386442011&sr=8-1

Essentially, you are using two video cards in one computer to run three monitors? If you are, then the combined power drain from an RX 550 and a WX 2100 is just under 100 watts with no power connections needed for either card. Do you need a low profile card that doesn't require a power connector or do you have the option of at least connecting an additional power cable?

There are various low profile cards that are non-gaming or entry level gaming that can handle tow or maybe three monitors, but do you need additional video memory and/or are you willing to split a video output signal into two or more streams to go into each monitor or do you need to connect each monitor to its own output cable from the video card?

The cheapest three monitor setup without the best memory or gaming is probably the GT 730. The one I can find is the ASUS GT 730 with 2 GB of DDR5 video ram and 4 HDMI outputs. Please note that each GPU and the various brands can have any number of output options.

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-GeForce-Graphics-Single-Slot-Passive/dp/B0B5B7J74M/ref=asc_df_B0B5B7J74M/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=616157467664&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2501250784988391676&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&...

This is a passive cooling design without any fans.

This is not for gaming.

You cannot connect that GPU to your computer like that. The HDMI port on notebooks and laptops is only for a video output, so you can only connect a display to it.

It's impossible to input a video signal into the computer you're using via the HDMI port, and consequently you cannot use that GPU like you're doing. And probably you're damaging it.

You'd need something like this: https://www.amazon.com/AKiTiO-Node-Titan-Thunderbolt-Enclosure/dp/B085TH77RT/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?crid=1KKM43ZUS8Q3X&keywords=gpu+external+enclosure&qid=1667287867&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjU5IiwicXNhIjoiMi41MCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=gpu+exter%2Caps%2C339&sr=8-7 to plug ab external GPU to a computer, but if your notebook doesn't have a thunderbolt connector you can't. And I don't suggest you to spend money for such a product.

You better buy a proper desktop mid-tower PC, where you can plug that GPU easily.

My suggestion is: before you do anything and spend more money, learn everything you can, because you're doing it all wrong. Don't waste your dad's money. Start from wikipedia, learn what is the ATX standard, the PCI interface, the PC case types, the motherboard form factor, to start off.

It's a complicated subject, I know, but you must learn about it if you want to do things the right way. Watch videos about PCs on Youtube, get all the knowledge you can.

Yes they do have RGB, but it is very minimal so if you want more RGB then you may want not want it.

Here is a Zotac version on Amazon right now it has RGB and it is $379. But you need Amazon Prime to get that price.

https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-Graphics-IceStorm-ZT-A30600H-10M/dp/B08W8DGK3X/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=2BVC6OHFUJKL&keywords=zotac+3060&qid=1657756111&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sprefix=zotac+3060%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-2

I also thought about these passively cooled versions of the 1k series

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-GeForce-Profile-Graphics-Brackets/dp/B0716JTSRW/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1K08UQME0Z3O7&keywords=gt%2B1030%2Bpassive&qid=1656873834&s=computers&sprefix=gt1030%2Bpassive%2Ccomputers%2C48&sr=1-4&th=1

any particular thought on this? It would be, techincally, the lowest noise ones as there litteraly is no fan right?

On Amazon.de theres a new one for 824 by a third party vendor. https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0971D8FB4?linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&smid=AGRI44YCEU0Y7&creativeASIN=B0971D8FB4&tag=geizhals10-21&ascsubtag=6VFCZFkV1tErVpQzMV3Og I bought mine at alternate.de.

Denon AVR-S540BT Receiver, 5.2 channel, 4K Ultra HD Audio and Video, Home Theater System, built-in Bluetooth and USB port, Compatible with HEOS Link for Wireless Music Streaming https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07C49F2LD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_CZAEZAW0T1GSB5REK634?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Define "You have to do coin price and difficulties projection". I can see why it would be better to rent a mining rig than to get one, but then what is the point of mining, either way you are just having a computer do the work for you. There are a lot of different bit coins and why not make one yourself? And Etheruem creators want to switch to the PoS meathod versus the PoW meathod of mining coins, possibly bringing in new life to the coin. And yes the price of Ethereum has been going down, it is still worth more than other cryptocurrencies.

are you from uk?

https://www.gumtree.com/p/desktop-workstation-pcs/gaming-pc-i7-9700k-rtx-2070-8gb-monitor-2560x1440-144hz-built-by-pcspecialist-and-still-has-warranty/1365140646

This is the best I could fine for under $400 USD

Yes, you will need to update drivers but that's it. Nvidia makes this REALLY easy though. Just download Nvidia GeForce Experience here: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/geforce-experience/download/

Then, click the "Drivers" tab in the top left. Download the latest driver then click "Express Installation." Boom, good to go.

XBRN 4 PCS Auto Trim Removal Tool Kit, Pry Tool Auto Door Clip Panel Trim Removal Tool Kits https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GKLFJ3R/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_4RWE08PRQ8C39JDC0RZ0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This is what I have in my builder tool box

Heres a Gainward Nvidia GTX 970 Phantom

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00NQ860MU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FQ22MH3MA6T2MBTB7JC6

On amazon de for ~240€, the price is really inflated but its a gtx and its under 250€ so . ..

Im using the msi version of gtx 970 untill the prices drop, dont know much about the difference between these two as i couldnt find the msi one under 300€.

Hope this helps.

New? Used? What country?

best you can do for $300 new is a 1050ti: https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Geforce-Profile-Graphic-GV-N105TOC-4GL/dp/B06WWLWWJM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=gtx+1050+ti+low+profile&qid=1612889531&sr=8-1

You won't need to buy any extra hardware as long as you have the rest of the system working.

A SSD is a storage device and is not required but just recommended for all pcs now.

If you are short on money but still want a SSD you could get this one and use your current hard drive as the larger storage device but boot from the SSD.

Not sure if this helps you here, just funny timing- I was looking the other day for a modestly priced 2x miniDP card to replace my overkill 4x miniDP card and found this bizarre creation

6x miniDP, 4k. I was wondering who on earth would think to use six displays (my max was 4, plus a tiny repurposed retina display and I thought that was nuts!)

Can’t tell you if this card is any good (or compatible with your system) but theoretically it could completely replace the current card, assuming Dell didn’t silicon it or solder it into place!

By the way- when dealing with prebuilt machines- if you run into silly artificial limitations- like metal bars blocking a slot, or something- there are PCI3 x16 extension ribbons, as well as PCI risers, in case you weren’t aware. A good quality x16 extension will cost you $20-$60 depending on the length, but it can get you out of a tough situation if you can’t move things inside your case. A riser will flip the PCI slot 90 degrees. They can be used together to find some creative solutions, just keep in mind there are length limitations and you really need to get the best quality or you’re going to have a bad time

I've had this computer for 3 years, am upgrading the GPU this year. Getting a 8gb card https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0716KMWQY/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_fabc_RSQWFbWATA73B?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 - for reference and just was wondering what all of it meant in Task Manager.

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-08G-P4-6181-KR/dp/B01IA9HKGE/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1536600854&sr=1-4&keywords=gtx%2B1080&th=1

the 1080 dropped liked 60 dollars on the link in amazon

more drops on price are expected for later this year.

Hi I also have an XPS 8700. For Nvidia, the best gpu you could get without upgrading your 460W power supply is a 1650 Super. This power supply should technically work with a 1660 Super, but users on Dell's forms had a few issues with the 1660 Super. I upgraded my XPS with a gigabyte 1650 super wind force ($170 USD). The only downside was that I had to remove the SATA cable for the optical/DVD drive. You could get around this by buying longer SATA cables, but dell's customer service broke my DVD driver so I didn't bother.

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My specs

CPU: Core i7-4790 3.60GHz

Board: stock (Dell 0KWVT8)

Ram: 16GB stock (micron MT8JTF51264AZ-1G6E1)

GPU: gigabyte 1650 super wind force (former GTX 745) https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-WINDFORCE-Graphics-GV-N1656WF2OC-4GD/dp/B086T6W63R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XBW6K1JX7PRG&dchild=1&keywords=gigabyte+1650+super+windforce&qid=1599110338&sprefix=gigabyte+1650+super+wind%2Caps%2C238&sr=8-1

SSD: Crucial MX500 1TB

PSU: stock (Dell D460 AM-02)

If its 1k you have a few options

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Gaming-FX705GM-Laptop-GeForce/dp/B07KBBKQ8X

for example

16GB memory will help for editing and multi-tasking. with chrome and windows 10 16GB is the new benchmark in memory 8GB is bare minimum

decent video card and solid CPU. Also comes with a solid screen. The speakers are apparently bad but who cares, use headphones. When you get extra money buy a DAC and hook up some real speakers if you need great sound.

FWIW, if you stay with a 550 Watt, corsair has a semi-modular one on amazon right now for just $64 compared to your $58 (with shipping included) option.

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Bronze-Certified-Modular-CP-9020102-NA/dp/B01B72W0A2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F561ABPIUUXY&dchild=1&keywords=corsair+semi+modular+power+supply&qid=1589820402&sprefix=corsair+semi%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1

Thanks. I want to play on all 2 (eventually 3), at native resolution, i.e. 2560x1600, to maximize horizontal field of view. X-Plane & Elite Dangerous are typical games, and I want to make the best of them. Anything that handles them OK will be just fine for video playback of course :-) I'm currently mulling gtx 980 offerings, along these lines, and don't think a Ti would be absolutely necessary -- though it would be nice to be sure!