GPU Recommendations? (size constraints)

[Ryth_cs]

Hey,

 

I'm trying to find the right GPU upgrade for my system. It's a Mini-ITX system built into a Node 202 case. I upgraded my system just over a year ago to a Z370I Gaming Pro Carbon AC motherboard with an i7-8700K and I kept my EVGA GTX 970 from a few years prior. This card is now however quite outdated, although having my case is handy for easy mobility of the system it is making this upgrade semi-difficult.

 

I was looking at the recent 5700 XT from AMD but I would preferably like one without the reference cooler, this £450-£500 area is roughly my budget.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Cheers,

Ryan

[Nord]

Generally the 1650/1660/1660 ti and 2060 cards are to have in normal to small sizes, specifically from Zotac, MSI and Palit. 

Especially look at the 1600 series, if you just have a place for a single fan card, EVGA also makes single fan cards here, where thermal constraints (usually) are still not a problem.

 

I would not put anything above 150watts into the case though as I’m fairly certain you will run into noticable thermal restrictions otherwise.
Maybe the gaming X 2070 could still do if you can fit it.

 

I would not even look towards AMD, i dont really follow how well "cooled" these cards are, but the 5700 has a TDP of around 220, which is almost double of your 970 so.. heat heat heat..

[MadAnt250]

4 hours ago, Smiffy_ said:

I kept my EVGA GTX 970 from a few years prior. This card is now however quite outdated

The GTX 970 is still a great card but, if more performance is what you are after, then go for a GTX 1070 mini itx or a RTX 2070 mini itx card.