Graphics Card, Please.....

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A bit of background info....

I am on (I guess) a relatively old PC which stared out as Windows 7.

I've just had it wiped & Windows 10 installed.

i5-4430 CPU @ 3GHz
GA-B85M-HD3 board
16Gb RAM

I use Adobe CC Lightroom & Photoshop & have recently got into video with a DJI Drone with 4k footage.

I use VideoProc so far as Davinci Resolve 18 was throwing up errors with the inbuilt card etc I even tried installing DR17 which would actually open, but not work properly. I feel editing video, things are very much on the limit with VideoProc.....!

Adobe seems to run okay. But I've only had W10 since last Wednesday & Adobe since Saturday morning.

I'm guessing a big issue is the integrated graphics card - It's a Intel HD Graphics 4600 by the way.

Can I be recommended a suitable, reasonably budget friendly graphics card that will suit my needs please?
 
I'd go with Nvidia so one of thier GTX range, the 30series is the latest but not be budget friendly so work down the list from there.

If you're using Adobe Premiere and still finding it struggles, create proxies for the 4K footage, Adobe has made that pretty easy to do now.
 
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There are things you need to check before adding a GPU. One is whether your power supply is up to the additional load and, if the GPU needs it, the PSU has the extra 6-pin connector required. If the GPU doesn't need the extra power connector then the PSU will probably be okay. @Hogboy's card does need the extra connector so you would need to check for that your PSU has one and can supply at least 500W.

It's probably worth checking that whatever card you buy has a connector in common with your monitor. This isn't likely to be a problem but could be, depending on how old your monitor is.

Finally, the GPU market is still recovering from its period of total unavailability and sky-high prices, following Covid and bitcoin miners buying everything worthwhile. If your PC can handle it then grab Ian's card as it's probably more than you need for a good price. The downside is that it is a bit power-hungry so needs a decent PSU in the PC. If you're buying new then I'd recommend a Nvidia GTX 1650 which is probably the best card that doesn't need an extra PSU connector but you are looking at just under £200. Buying s/h from uk.webuy.com is an option as they have the GTX 1650 for £130.
 
RTX 40 series are due out shortly, so in a month or two time I would like for something like a cut price 3060 or ideally 3060 TI. Presuming you will be upgrading the PC soon, you will be glad to have matching card and not need to pay for one again.
 
I've already given you my thoughts on PC replacement.

Graphics card prices are coming back to normal now, and an Nvidia rtx 3060 could be had recently under £300, which would be my starting point.
 
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