Super Low Budget Graphics Card Recommendations Not Gaming

[smush]

Ok, so I sold my 2080Ti recently as I wasn't using it much, however as I have a CPU with no iGPU I've not been able to use my desktop PC, instead having to rely on my ipad. While this solution worked at first, I found not having access to a desktop PC quite limiting. I'm now looking at getting a super low budget GPU to stick in my PC to enable me to browse the web and other basic tasks, as I'm holding the big bucks to splash on a new build with AM5 and DDR5 memory, which I'm hoping will be later this year or early next year at the most (if they release). I'm quite up to date on the best GPUs of course as it's mostly what the tech outlets focus on but when it come to super low end 'just get the job done' GPU's I'm rather clueless as to what is decent and what prices I should be looking at to avoid paying too much for what I am only going to be using temporarily.

[boggy77]

gt 1030, gtx 1050, rx 550, rx 560

[GuiltySpark_]

Just go to Best Buy and grab a GT710. ~$70

 

 

[IkeaGnome]

What about a GT710. Basically just there to output a signal.

https://www.amazon.com/PNY-GeForce-Single-Graphics-Card/dp/B08L6X8LGB/ref=pd_lpo_147_t_2/133-7068654-6686932?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B08L6X8LGB&pd_rd_r=86c5f1a6-9325-422d-be17-dc306632e24a&pd_rd_w=8tk2L&pd_rd_wg=odzqD&pf_rd_p=337be819-13af-4fb9-8b3e-a5291c097ebb&pf_rd_r=XADV6N3SMMQMYYFXGEN0&psc=1&refRID=XADV6N3SMMQMYYFXGEN0

[Milanesa]

GT 710 if you just want video output and basic tasks, there's a multiple HDMI output option as well

 

[smush]

So anything 2GB VRAM as a minimum? I've seen some 1GB cards wasn't sure if they were viable.

[smush]

5 minutes ago, IkeaGnome said:

What about a GT710. Basically just there to output a signal.

https://www.amazon.com/PNY-GeForce-Single-Graphics-Card/dp/B08L6X8LGB/ref=pd_lpo_147_t_2/133-7068654-6686932?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B08L6X8LGB&pd_rd_r=86c5f1a6-9325-422d-be17-dc306632e24a&pd_rd_w=8tk2L&pd_rd_wg=odzqD&pf_rd_p=337be819-13af-4fb9-8b3e-a5291c097ebb&pf_rd_r=XADV6N3SMMQMYYFXGEN0&psc=1&refRID=XADV6N3SMMQMYYFXGEN0

 

3 minutes ago, Milanesa said:

GT 710 if you just want video output and basic tasks, there's a multiple HDMI output option as well

 

Can the GT 710 manage youtube video or iTunes movies?

[Milanesa]

1 minute ago, smush said:

Can the GT 710 manage youtube video or iTunes movies?

Yeah no problems. You can play 2D games and some basic 3D games too

[IkeaGnome]

1 minute ago, smush said:

Can the GT 710 manage youtube video or iTunes movies?

I'd do a little bit of research if I were you. I want to say the 1HDMI units don't do 4k, but do up to 1440p and don't support H.265

[GuiltySpark_]

2 minutes ago, smush said:

 

Can the GT 710 manage youtube video or iTunes movies?

Yes, absolutely. The only thing you won't be doing is modern gaming.

[NikoBellii]

Or if you're on a REAL budget go for a GT 210. It's a terrific card but for stuff like YouTube it will be fine.

 

[rice guru]

i would just go used look aroun locally look for some really old cards like a hd 7770 bought one for like $20 for a office build for my dad a year back of course the market wasnt this crazy back then but I think point made old gus are almost worthless just look around and find one you can find cards that are better and cheaper than something like a gt 710.