What and why
What and why
Can I add a GPU to my desktop, which has an i7 latest generation processor and lacks a dedicated graphics card, or are there alternative solutions?
My laptop has a GTX 970 graphic card but since December its performance has drastically declined; it struggles to achieve 60 frames in games, even compared to a 5-year-old desktop without a GPU. It's an MSI laptop with an i7 8th gen processor, GTX 970m, and 16GB of RAM.
An All-In-One computer with no discrete GPU is unlikely to accept one due to limited space for components, limited airflow and cooling ability, and limited power connectors. Even when an AIO has a discreet GPU, it's not typically upgradeable. AIOs are essentially non-portable laptops.
A laptop with a 970M should still be viable for 1080p gaming. Are you monitoring temperatures? Are you monitoring utilization? Does the problem exist while plugged in/charging AND while on battery, or only one or the other?
Determine the model of your all-in-one PC. Many all-in-one PCs utilize laptop components, and upgrading the CPU or GPU may not be feasible. Certain laptops and desktops support external GPUs. Note any changes observed within two days that could affect your system. If uncertain, consider a clean Windows installation.
The device is a DELL OptiPlex 9030 AIO series. I will check and report the temperatures by tomorrow. The issue occurs when connected to power and also when not connected. It is unusual; it was functioning normally until December, after which there were significant performance drops resembling those of a computer without a dedicated graphics card.
Upgrading the SATA HDD to an SSD would improve performance on the Dell AIO. The device also has a M.2 slot supporting M.2 NVMe SSDs (2242), allowing you to retain the original disk. Utilize CPU-Z to assess CPU speed: https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html. Furthermore, employ Crystal Disk Info (standard zip version) for disk analysis: https://osdn.net/projects/crystaldiskinfo/releases/.
External GPU – A strategy for exacerbating the limitations of a low-performance laptop as a desktop computer.
Legitimate solutions do. And makeshift “solutions” that sacrifice your Wi-Fi card are unstable at best.