🖥️ Base PC: Dell OptiPlex 3020

The Dell OptiPlex 3020 is a business-class desktop from Dell’s long-running OptiPlex lineup, designed originally for office productivity, reliability, and long service life. It’s commonly refurbished or upgraded for personal use today.

Core specifications:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 — a 4th-generation quad-core desktop processor with a base clock of 3.3 GHz (up to 3.7 GHz with Turbo Boost), 6 MB cache, and solid multithreaded performance for everyday tasks and lighter gaming.

Memory: 16 GB DDR3 RAM — ample for multitasking, moderate content creation, and many modern titles (especially older/less demanding games). The OptiPlex 3020 supports up to 16 GB total.

Storage: Typically equipped with HDD or SSD depending on the exact build — SSD upgrades greatly improve responsiveness. (Not specific to every unit.)

Form Factor: Small/Form Factor or Mini Tower depending on the chassis — space and PSU limits may affect bigger add-on cards.

Expansion: Has a PCI Express x16 slot that can take a discrete GPU, but physical space and the stock power supply capacity (typically ~255 W) can limit which cards fit without upgrades.

🎮 Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 2GB (or similar card like MSI GeForce GTX 760 / EVGA GeForce GTX 760 SC) is a mid-range gaming GPU from NVIDIA’s older 700-series lineup.

Key traits:

Performance class: Mid-range GPU from the Kepler era, with around 1152 CUDA cores and ~2 GB of GDDR5 (models vary) — capable of 1080p gaming in many older or less demanding titles.

Typical outputs: DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort — suitable for multiple monitors or high-resolution displays depending on the exact card model.

Power needs: About 170 W TDP and usually requires two 6-pin PCIe power connectors — more demanding than integrated graphics and often higher than what stock OptiPlex PSUs can reliably support without an upgraded power supply.

Age & relevance: Released in 2013, the GTX 760 was a solid card in its day but is now considered entry-to-mid tier for modern gaming — it will run many older titles at decent settings but may struggle with newer games at high quality.