I want to improve the graphics card on my desktop but I'm not sure if I can (compatibility)

[adenny88]

I have the Dell Inspiron with the i5-6400 processor and 12GB RAM. I would like to swap out the current graphics card (Intel HD Graphics 530) with the GeForce GTX 960 (2GB or 4GB). Only question is, is this possible? And would it be compatible and run well? And should I do the 2GB or 4GB? Sorry my knowledge on computers is limited, I realized that my graphics card is garbage and that my processor could work with something a little more advanced. I just want to be able to run some games more smoothly.

 

[Kyle_115]

For me to give you a suggestion i would need to know your computer specs

 

[Nathan Bumgarner]

Yes you should be fine. I would go with the 4 gig if you have the money. You just need to look at the length and width and make sure it will fit in your case

 

[Nathan Bumgarner]

Asus strix 960 measures in at 12 x 2.2 x 8.7 inches

 

[Nathan Bumgarner]

If it is a size isue, evga has a 2 gig 1 fan option measuring at 6.8 x 1.5 x 4.4 inches

 

[adenny88]

For me to give you a suggestion i would need to know your computer specs

What other specs would you need to know?

 

[Belmond_1]

since it is a desktop there is no big deal, but make sure it is the very mark, if the formal was intel the new should also be intel and thesame size

 

[hoodedninja22]

For me to give you a suggestion i would need to know your computer specs

What other specs would you need to know?

Well, the power supply, to make sure that you have the needed connectors. If it were me though, I would get the 1060 due to so much more power for not much more at all.