What's a good GPU for me? (non-gamer)

[Invincible Sugar]

Yo! With all the stuff going on, mining coins and chip/fab shortages, etc, I don't need to tell you GPUs are expensive at the moment.

 

My GTX 710 died a few weeks ago. I just used it for extra monitors and Folding @ Home. I need another GPU, I'd like to spend less than $150 total. I need 3 video outs, and enough power to be useful for Folding. Doesn't need to be strong, I just want it to be strong enough to earn points and help. Don't care about power efficiency, I don't pay the power bill. I am paying for the card though, so I care about that cost.

 

New or used is fine. As long as the value is decent (especially right now) and it does what I need. Thanks!

 

[Aaron_T]

You'll likely want to get another gt 710, or maybe a gt 730(very slight upgrade) with the current market the way it is.

 

1. GT 1030s meet your budget but mostly have 2 video outs.

2. rx 550s have 3 video outs, but are mostly a little over your budget.

3. Nothing higher tier than the two options above are reasonably priced or guaranteed in stock.

[Invincible Sugar]

Just now, AaronThomas said:

You'll likely want to get another gt 710, or maybe a gt 730(very slight upgrade) with the current market the way it is.

 

1. GT 1030s meet your budget but mostly have 2 video outs.

2. rx 550s have 3 video outs, but are mostly a little over your budget.

3. Nothing higher tier than the two options above are reasonably priced or guaranteed in stock.

Thanks! I'll still look at the RX 550, I'll spend a bit more if the value is better. Before I was folding I'd just get the cheapest possible thing that works but now that I'm helping with that, I can justify a bit more money if the performance/$ is significantly better. Even though I personally won't see or use that extra performance. It'll get me some extra points and look good for my team. 

[frozensun]

GTX 1050 (Ti).

[Invincible Sugar]

On 5/1/2021 at 11:34 PM, frozensun said:

GTX 1050 (Ti).

Thanks! I'll take a look at that too.