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GPU Upgrade | PCI-e 3.0 or PCI-e 4.0
Hello to everyone!
I have a Precision 3650 MT, originally with an i5-10600 CPU (w/Intel UHD) that I have upgraded to an Intel i7-11700 CPU (also w/Intel UHD).
I find that graphics performance has not adequately upscaled and I am thinking of installing a separate pci-e graphics card.
Although I have verified that by upgrading my CPU to an 11th gen version my second SSD M2 slot has been activated, I cannot verify whether my old pci-e 3.0 x16 slot has also been upgraded to a pci-e 4.0 x16 slot as is the case with Precision systems with an 11th gen CPU originally installed.
I want to know if my motherboard has now pci-e 4.0 x16 activated so as to make the best vfm buy. Anyone out there that has addressed a similar dilemma or has the knowledge to help me clarify what pci-e version is my current set up?
Will it make a big difference going for a pci-e 3.0 GPU irrespective of pci-e 4.0 activated? I am interested in creativity work mainly.
Thank you all for your time and willingness to help.
Take care!
Chino de Oro
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June 24th, 2024 10:40
Don't let the number of hardware specs dictate your GPU choices. Content creation or gaming, you just select the card that fit your needs, budget, and performance/value.
Generally, there is only a small percent of performance loss when using mismatch PCIe gen or with restricted bandwidth of PCIe lane. How much difference will depend on applications used and workloads utilization.
Similar tests have been done at this professional system builder.
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June 24th, 2024 08:37
PS. I have asked 'copilot' whether my new CPU (an intel i7-11700 65W, w/intel UHD graphics) does support pci-e 4.0 x16 and the short answer is that it does. So the probable answer to my question is that I should go for a pci-e 4.0 GPU to get the full potential of my system. Anyone with the knowledge to verify this pls? Thank you in advance.
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June 25th, 2024 12:06
@Chino de Oro Great link to help me understand what you're actually telling me.
Thank you very much CdO. You're always here to help.
Take care!
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