Compatibility depends on the make and model of your system. However, before purchasing a graphics card, you should certainly check the manufacturer’s specifications to see what cards are compatible with your system.
Here’s a list of some of the most popular graphics cards and their compatible systems:
AMD Radeon:
AMD HD 7900 series: Compatible with systems featuring the AMD A10-7800, AMD A8-7600, AMD A6-7400K, AMD A4-7300, AMD FX-6350, AMD FX-8320, AMD FX-4300, and AMD APU A10-7700K processors.
AMD R9 380X/380 Graphics: Compatible with systems incorporating the AMD Athlon X4 760K, AMD FX-8120, AMD FX-8150, AMD FX-8350, AMD A8-6600K, AMD A10-5800K, AMD A8-6500, and AMD A10-7700K processors.
NVIDIA GeForce:
GeForce GTX 1080: Compatible with systems using Intel Core i7-4790k, Intel Core i5-4690k, Intel Core i3-4370, Intel Core i3-4160, Intel Core i3-6100, and Intel Core i3-4170 processors.
GeForce GTX 1070: Compatible with systems utilizing the Intel Core i7-6700K, Intel Core i5-4460, Intel Core i3-4330, Intel Core i3-4170, Intel Core i3-6100, and Intel Core i3-4170 processors.
GeForce GTX 1060: Compatible with systems featuring the Intel Core i7-4790, Intel Core i5-4430, Intel Core i3-4130, Intel Core i3-4330, Intel Core i3-4170, Intel Core i3-6100, and Intel Core i3-4170 processors.
Intel HD Graphics:
Intel HD Graphics 470: Compatible with systems using the Intel Core i7-6700K processor.
Intel HD Graphics 530: Compatible with systems utilizing the Intel Core i7-6700, Intel Core i5-6600K, Intel Core i5-6400, Intel Core i3-6100, and Intel Core i3-6300 processors.
Intel HD Graphics 4600: Compatible with systems featuring the Intel Core i7-4790K, Intel Core i5-4460, Intel Core i3-4330, Intel Core i3-4170, Intel Core i3-6100, and Intel Core i3-4170 processors.
It’s important to note that certain graphics cards may be compatible with a particular system due to the system having enough PCI Express lanes for the GPU. In such cases, it’s important to check with the manufacturer directly to ensure compatibility. Additionally, other factors such as power supply and cooling may need to be considered before selecting a GPU.
For more information, contact the manufacturer or an IT professional to assist in selecting a compatible graphics card for your system.