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Hey!

Thanks for stopping by!

 

I am building a budget oriented PC (which is also my first pc). 

 

My ‘base’ pc is just a Lenovo Thinkcentre M58P. 

Stock it has an E8400, 2GB of RAM and oh help me some intel graphics on the motherboard. 

 

My plans for this PC is to upgrade the CPU to a Xeon x3363, add 8GB of RAM totalling 10GB. AND some sort of low power GPU. 

 

 

Heres where I need help. I’m trying to keep the build around $200 AUD. 

 

Yes yes I have looked at the GT 1030. But. I was wondering if there is a GPU around or under $100 AUD that draws less then 75w (PCIe port max draw). There are plenty of good GPUS better then the 1030 that will cost me half of what the 1030 is but require additional power. 

 

If anybody knows of a decent GPU around that price point or has any idea how to mod a proprietary PSU for a 6pin please reply!!!

 

Total cost of my build yet: $126

(Haven’t actually received anything yet >_<)

 

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all of the GT-series fall into that power category, even the GTX 750/1050/ti (single fans, without external power hookups).

looking for new, would be a regional issue, used, no problem.

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4 minutes ago, Snotrap said:

Hey!

Thanks for stopping by!

 

I am building a budget oriented PC (which is also my first pc). 

 

My ‘base’ pc is just a Lenovo Thinkcentre M58P. 

Stock it has an E8400, 2GB of RAM and oh help me some intel graphics on the motherboard. 

 

My plans for this PC is to upgrade the CPU to a Xeon x3363, add 8GB of RAM totalling 10GB. AND some sort of low power GPU. 

 

 

Heres where I need help. I’m trying to keep the build around $200 AUD. 

 

Yes yes I have looked at the GT 1030. But. I was wondering if there is a GPU around or under $100 AUD that draws least then 75w (PCIe port max draw). There are plenty of good GPUS better then the 1030 that will cost me half of what the 1030 is but require additional power. 

 

If anybody knows of a decent GPU around that price point or has any idea how to mod a proprietary PSU for a 6pin please reply!!!

 

Total cost of my build yet: $126

(Haven’t actually received anything yet >_<)

 

i dont know why you started building at lenovo thinkcentre they are small as shit , I think a GT 1030 can enter it and is suitable for the case , p.s why you dont buy a case its not high price so you can buy with 20$

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4 minutes ago, Diarrrrrrr said:

i dont know why you started building at lenovo thinkcentre they are small as shit , I think a GT 1030 can enter it and is suitable for the case , p.s why you dont buy a case its not high price so you can buy with 20$

It has a DTX motherboard...

 

5 minutes ago, airdeano said:

all of the GT-series fall into that power category, even the GTX 750/1050/ti (single fans, without external power hookups).

looking for new, would be a regional issue, used, no problem.

Thank you

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I know. I need to update this. And I will. Eventually. 

 

 

 

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750ti vs GT 1030

 

Both around the same price point. 

 

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4 minutes ago, Snotrap said:

750ti vs GT 1030

 

Both around the same price point. 

 

750ti for sure its more powerful i think , look in youtube to see :P;)

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1 minute ago, Diarrrrrrr said:

750ti for sure its more powerful i think , look in youtube to see :P;)

Thanks! And I don’t really care about my case. I have access to an angle grinder and other tools. 

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7 minutes ago, Snotrap said:

Thanks! And I don’t really care about my case. I have access to an angle grinder and other tools. 

yeah me too , but a medium case will be good and can it have more air so , will not be to hot , like small cases ,

 

13 minutes ago, Snotrap said:

750ti vs GT 1030

 

Both around the same price point. 

but gt 1030 can be good to some points because its new than 750ti :) 

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Sad to say that under 75W there isnt much choice :(. Id say either spend the extra on a GT 1030 or go last gen and get the GDDR5 version of the GT 730 (Believe me the card is decent :P). Prefferably an MSI version of the GDDR5 GT 730 at it will have the highest clock out of the 730's and can OC even farther (Stock is about 700 Mhz, The MSI Varient comes in at 900 Mhz stock). These can be found under $50 used :P

 

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3 minutes ago, Silentprototipe said:

Sad to say that under 75W there isnt much choice :(. Id say either spend the extra on a GT 1030 or go last gen and get the GDDR5 version of the GT 730 (Believe me the card is decent :P). Prefferably an MSI version of the GDDR5 GT 730 at it will have the highest clock out of the 730's and can OC even farther (Stock is about 700 Mhz, The MSI Varient comes in at 900 Mhz stock). These can be found under $50 used :P

 

I can get the 730 2GB MSI version for $64 AUD Delivered. Thanks for the the recommendation! Looks like I’ll be getting this unless I find a stupid cheap, reliable psu that can be paired with an alright GPU. 

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GT 1030 with 30W is the best choice.

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The GT 1030 has double the performance then the GT 730. 

 

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gt 730 sucks it gets beaten by intel HD graphics 530. 

A gt1030 or gtx 750/750Ti are your best option. 

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3 minutes ago, BlueDevilsrr said:

what's your wattage?

 

75 PCIe

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1 minute ago, Snotrap said:

75 PCIe

nono I mean the overall wattage of the power supply

 

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4 minutes ago, BlueDevilsrr said:

nono I mean the overall wattage of the power supply

 

280 sorry

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you can find cheap replacements for that PSU since 280 watts in 2018 will bottleneck your system pretty hard, here is the PSU tier list and generally considering your specs a tier 3-4 gpu is more than enough 

 

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The Asus GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 is passive cooled and is powered via the PCIE slot so you don't need a 6 pin.

 

AUD96 from umart or AUD106 from PCCG if you want better service.

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8 hours ago, zzrhardy said:

The Asus GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 is passive cooled and is powered via the PCIE slot so you don't need a 6 pin.

 

AUD96 from umart or AUD106 from PCCG if you want better service.

Thank you! I am now trying to decide whether to go the the 1080 0r 750ti, what would you suggest? I can get the GT1030 FOR $115 AUD and the 750TI delivered for $113 AUD.

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10 hours ago, Snotrap said:

Thank you! I am now trying to decide whether to go the the 1080 0r 750ti, what would you suggest? I can get the GT1030 FOR $115 AUD and the 750TI delivered for $113 AUD.

1080 ? 

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23 hours ago, Diarrrrrrr said:

1080 ? 

That needs a 6-pin unfortunately 

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3 hours ago, Snotrap said:

That needs a 6-pin unfortunately 

no you said 1080 , :V 

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3 hours ago, Snotrap said:

That needs a 6-pin unfortunately 

look good and one time 

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