GPU options need for office machines

[denim]

Ok guys, need some help with some GPU options for machines at the office. There are 4 M-series Lenovo ThinkCentre machines that were bought before I returned back to this office. They were ordered without a dedicated GPU, all is being done by a trusty i3 cpu that can't always keep up. Anyway, I was given the green light to get strong GPU's for each of the machines (all 4 identical). These machines do a great deal of AutoCAD, using a lot of massive PDF's, I do some heavy 3D modeling work too. The GPU needs to be the best option possible (within reason that I can brief the bosses without getting shot down and can help BOINC of course) that can drive two monitors, without needing a PSU upgrade if possible. Thanks ahead of time.

Cliffs:
In need of a strong GPU options that can drive dual monitors that won't need a power supply upgrade

CPU-Z of the current machine (4 identical machines) screenshots:
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[FourOh]

Are they tower/mid-towers or desktop cases? If they are desktop style, they will likely need low-profile graphics cards. Either way, I'd try to use the GTX 750 Ti. They are available in low-profile if that is required, but I'm not sure about single-slot.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...w,3750-18.html

I might be beating a dead horse, but I really like this card. I just bought another one this week

[denim]

Are they tower/mid-towers or desktop cases? If they are desktop style, they will likely need low-profile graphics cards. Either way, I'd try to use the GTX 750 Ti. They are available in low-profile if that is required, but I'm not sure about single-slot.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...w,3750-18.html

I might be beating a dead horse, but I really like this card. I just bought another one this week

They are the slim mid towers that can stand upright or lay flat under a monitor. The slots are short and stubby, not normal sized. Thanks for the link, checking it now.

Side note, just in case, is there a lesser expensive option so I have a back up to present?

[Maxwell]

Also, what is the PSU, and how many PCIe connectors does it have? That'll also really determine the cards you can put in there.

And while I'm at it, do you have room to put in a double-width card?

[denim]

Also, what is the PSU, and how many PCIe connectors does it have? That'll also really determine the cards you can put in there.

And while I'm at it, do you have room to put in a double-width card?

It is the original PSU that came with the machine, sorry without popping the machine open, I don't know. Only the specified "IT" girl is allowed to do that.

There are 4 slots, so I am going to assume at least 2 PCIe. Due to all 4 slots being vacant, I can also assume a double card would fit.

[FourOh]

They are the slim mid towers that can stand upright or lay flat under a monitor. The slots are short and stubby, not normal sized. Thanks for the link, checking it now.

Side note, just in case, is there a lesser expensive option so I have a back up to present?

I think you're stuck with low-profile. I believe the fastest AMD GPU available in low-profile is R7 250.

Here are my top choices:
1. 750 Ti $150 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125680
2. 750 $130 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125677
3. R7 250 $90 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150713

I have a low-profile 7750 I've been running for over a year in an older Dell box. The R7 250 would give similar results... which is to say 40% to 300% lower production than a 750 Ti depending on the project.

Note: None of these cards require additional power beyond what they get from the mobo, as is typical with low-profile cards.

[Maxwell]

Well then. Go with what FourOh said. The 750 Ti will be your best bet.

[denim]

I think you're stuck with low-profile. I believe the fastest AMD GPU available in low-profile is R7 250.

Here are my top choices:
1. 750 Ti $150 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125680
2. 750 $130 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125677
3. R7 250 $90 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150713

I have a low-profile 7750 I've been running for over a year in an older Dell box. The R7 250 would give similar results... which is to say 40% to 300% lower production than a 750 Ti depending on the project.

Note: None of these cards require additional power beyond what they get from the mobo, as is typical with low-profile cards.

Awesome, thank you for the links. I have never personally owned Gigabyte cards, but they look stout for sure

I've just been using ZONTAC's as of recent, do you suggest the Gigabyte over this ZONTAC: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA4UB20H3044

If so, that's great as it keeps the proposal lower.

[FourOh]

Awesome, thank you for the links. I have never personally owned Gigabyte cards, but they look stout for sure

I've just been using ZONTAC's as of recent, do you suggest the Gigabyte over this ZONTAC: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA4UB20H3044

If so, that's great as it keeps the proposal lower.

I don't have any reservations about Gigabyte cards. 3 year warranty just like Asus, MSI, Sapphire, etc.

What you could do is set up a price alert on the ones you're interested in. I've been using PCPartPicker to do that recently with relative success. Here are the 2 LP 750 Tis I found at Newegg:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyt...rd-gvn75toc2gl
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-vid...-n750ti2gd5tlp

[John P. Myers]

I agree with the 750Ti. Wouldn't need to upgrade the PSU. My work computer is a Lenovo Thinkcentre M83 slim, so i know exactly what you're talking about. They don't have the best airflow, which is another reason the 750Ti is a great choice.

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