Graphics Card Choice

[ZeldaN64]

Well I was wondering about a good graphics card, and I wanted to turn to this forum because of good support this has given me before.

 

So I'm basically looking for a good graphics card.

 

It has to be a small GPU, because the case is a MicroATX, and there will be clearance issues with the cables. And a price under $100, I want to be able to run DOOM and Subnautica.

 

One GPU I was considering buying is the Gigabyte GV-N1030OC-2GI Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 OC 2G Graphics Card.

 

Here's a link to the Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07646VQ6T/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvpv2_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=6375e697-f226-4dbd-a63a-5ec697811ee1&pd_rd_wg=17vZC&pf_rd_r=JQ568WPJGX8EPDFRQ0AF&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B07646VQ6T&pd_rd_w=Io4FS&pf_rd_i=graphics+card&pd_rd_r=a0a9cf7d-6c9c-4c83-abcc-8281c6d52684&ie=UTF8&qid=1537484613&sr=2

 

If it helps, my current set up is a Gigabyte GA-AB350M-DS3H, 8GB of total RAM, Ryzen 5 1600, Corsair CX550 80 plus Bronze Certified Modular PSU.

 

There's currently a GPU that uses a VGA connection. It's working, but there's nothing else I could use.

[emosun]

get something like a used gtx 960 instead of the awful 1030.

[emosun]

oh , i forgot , make sure you don't buy a fake 960. they are kind of everywhere on ebay but should be very obvious if it's from a real person or not. lol

[r2724r16]

23 minutes ago, emosun said:

get something like a used gtx 960 instead of the awful 1030.

or even a used GTX 770 if the OP doesn't mind the extra power consumption and heat output of the older card. 

[Fasauceome]

Buying used from eBay can get you a sweet price on a 1050, or even a 1050 ti if you win a bid on one. Make sure to filter for used items so that you know it's legit.

[Imbellis]

20 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

Buying used from eBay can get you a sweet price on a 1050, or even a 1050 ti if you win a bid on one. Make sure to filter for used items so that you know it's legit.

I agree - you can get a 970 for ~100 + shipping and a 1060 6GB for ~130 + shipping.

[greenlotad]

I don't really recommend the GT 1030 either, but if you do opt for it, look for the GDDR5 version, not the DDR4 version. (The one you have linked is GDDR5)

[Type 2501]

Pls don't t get the 1030, there are so many good options out there.

 

In my country try, you can get a RX 560 at a similar price, or a used R9 290, GTX 960… they will all be much better than the 1030. (If your power supply can handle that)