Do I need a low profile graphics card?

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Would I need a low profile graphics card for an optiplex 790? ( http://clascsg.uconn.edu/download/specs/O790.pdf ) I am rather new to pc upgrading (idk what to call it) but I am pretty sure I'm going to buy the GeForce GT 710m 2 GB low profile but I am up for recommendations within that price range. I know it's not the best but it's much better compared to my current integrated intel hd 2000
Thanks in advance!
 
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GT710 likely won't be much faster than the onboard graphics the computer came with. Those are very low end cards suitable for adding monitors to a computer or for machines without integrated graphics.

Minimum that is worth buying is a GT730, barely or r5-230.

You should increase your budget to around $75 and hit up the used market on ebay for something like a GTX750ti or GTX750, or the mentioned r7-240. Or a part swap like the classifieds here on Tom's or reddit.com/r/hardwareswap
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In that price range ($45-50) I cannot find anything better that's new than what you're thinking. There's open-box and refurbs in that price range that are higher tier (like the r7 240) but your safe bet is going forward with that GT 710 2GB.

Note: I noticed you listed a GT 710m when m series is typically for laptops. Make sure you don't accidentally buy a laptop GPU for a desktop!
 
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Ah oops I meant to type the MSI 710, also, thanks for the response; I'm a massive noob when it comes to computers so I appreciate the conformation :)
 
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GT710 likely won't be much faster than the onboard graphics the computer came with. Those are very low end cards suitable for adding monitors to a computer or for machines without integrated graphics.

Minimum that is worth buying is a GT730, barely or r5-230.

You should increase your budget to around $75 and hit up the used market on ebay for something like a GTX750ti or GTX750, or the mentioned r7-240. Or a part swap like the classifieds here on Tom's or reddit.com/r/hardwareswap
 
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