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terry4536
The motherboard does have a PCI Express x 16 slot. That is all that is necessary for a dedicated graphics card. The next question is whether the power supply is sufficient to run the prospective graphics card. But a GTX 1050 would work depending upon space allowed in the case for a graphics card. A low profile graphics card may be needed.
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terry4536

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The motherboard does have a PCI Express x 16 slot. That is all that is necessary for a dedicated graphics card. The next question is whether the power supply is sufficient to run the prospective graphics card. But a GTX 1050 would work depending upon space allowed in the case for a graphics card. A low profile graphics card may be needed.
 
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batgirl1979

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Thanks, from what I gather reading the specs it only has a 180w power supply...not sure if I can upgrade that as during my googling I've come across mention of having to purchase some type of adapter. I'm really only trying to play state of decay 2 and dead frontier 2 so that video card would meet the recommendations.

I'm going to open her up tho and check the PSU myself tho.
 
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batgirl1979

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Ahh okay. Yeah I checked; it is only 180W. Will do. I got the PC for free so it's worth shelling out some extra cash on upgrades to fit my minimal gaming needs.
 
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180 watt PSU is to tight for GTX 1050, it would be beneficial to upgrade to 240 watt https://www.amazon.com/B240NM-00-AC240EM-00-HU240AM-00-L240AM-00-H240EM-00/dp/B07CVTJZD2/ref=sr_1_18?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1535520118&sr=1-18&keywords=power%20supply%20dell%20optiplex%207040&tag=tomshardware_forum_vgl-20 Then you can put GTX 1050TI https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-Profile-Graphics-ZT-P10510E-10L/dp/B06XHZ29N5
 
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