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Patrick Miller8 Patrick Miller8 MemberOP
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joined Dec 2013
#1 ·
So, I have a quick question for you all... I’m currently trying to offload an old desktop I have lying around. It doesn't have a dedicated GPU at the moment, so I've been hunting for one to get it up to speed. The CPU currently installed is an Intel Core i3-3220 2.2GHz—is that actually going to be compatible with an AMD Radeon HD 4670 512MB DDR3 PCI-E card?
While we're on the subject, which of these two should I grab:
Or would this one be a better bet: 😁
crimsonstag84 crimsonstag84 Regular
518 messages
joined Jun 2010
#2 ·
Compatibility isn't really an issue here; any processor should play nice with any graphics card.

If I were you, I'd go with this instead—it’s a much better deal:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/graphics-card-listing-example
Patrick Miller8 Patrick Miller8 MemberOP
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joined Dec 2013
#3 ·
crimsonstag84 said:Compatibility isn't really an issue here; any processor should play nice with any graphics card.

If I were you, I'd go with this instead—it’s a much better deal:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/graphics-card-listing-example

Look, I’d jump on that one too, but I’m not looking to drop cash on a GPU before $50... especially if I have to factor in extra shipping costs on top of everything else. This current option is plenty for what I need. So, should I just pull the trigger on the Gigabyte model or go with the Sapphire one?
crimsonstag84 crimsonstag84 Regular
518 messages
joined Jun 2010
#4 ·
It looks like that Gigabyte and Sapphire listing is down now...
Patrick Miller8 Patrick Miller8 MemberOP
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joined Dec 2013
#5 ·
crimsonstag84 said:It looks like that Gigabyte and Sapphire listing is down now...

Yeah, I just checked and they're both wiped out—sold already. At this rate, I'm probably just going to grab this one instead: http://www.ebay.com/itm/graphics-card-listing-example>
fadedorca66 fadedorca66 Regular
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joined Nov 2022
#6 ·
Just make sure you've got a beefy enough power supply
Patrick Miller8 Patrick Miller8 MemberOP
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joined Dec 2013
#7 ·
fadedorca66 said:Just make sure you've got a beefy enough power supply

Is 400W actually going to cut it?
Larry Ortiz5 Larry Ortiz5 Regular
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joined May 2020
#8 ·
Which power supply are we talking about exactly? I'd love to know the manufacturer and the specific model number.

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