Question Best GPU upgrade from an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti ?

[joz_big]

Hi all,
I have a good GeForce 1050ti that has always done its job well but for some time now I have been noticing slowdowns and prolonged fan ons for some games that should not be graphically demanding (Wartales, Sniper Elite V, Crysis 3 remastd).
I play at 1080 resolution and have read about both solutions of gtx 1650 and gtx 1660 super ventus.
I am afraid that for the former, the upgrade will be insignificant (max 30%) and for the latter that I will have 8 pin connector problems.
Are there no other solutions ?

 

[helpstar]

Which CPU, motherboard and PSU are you using?

typically the 1660s should be 100% faster, with an adequate CPU

 

[joz_big]

Which CPU, motherboard and PSU are you using?

typically the 1660s should be 100% faster, with an adequate CPU

I have a Intel i5-8600K @ 3.60GHz processor on a MSI Z370pro motherboard , PSU is a Cooler Master 750w.
Yes, you're right, 1660 should be best solution but
1. I'll need a 6 pin to 8 pin connector converter;
2. I can't find it to buy as new, only second hand

 

[LuKaWin10]

I have a Intel i5-8600K @ 3.60GHz processor on a MSI Z370pro motherboard , PSU is a Cooler Master 750w.
Yes, you're right, 1660 should be best solution but
1. I'll need a 6 pin to 8 pin connector converter;
2. I can't find it to buy as new, only second hand

Maybe an RTX 2070?

 

[helpstar]

which coolermaster 750W exactly?
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=6+Pin+to+8+Pin+PCIe+Adapter+Power&ref=nb_sb_noss

 

[logainofhades]

I have a Intel i5-8600K @ 3.60GHz processor on a MSI Z370pro motherboard , PSU is a Cooler Master 750w.
Yes, you're right, 1660 should be best solution but
1. I'll need a 6 pin to 8 pin connector converter;
2. I can't find it to buy as new, only second hand

Your PSU should have the necessary cables for that. Typically it is a 6+2 pin connector like this. What is budget for said GPU?

 

[SkyNetRising]

I have a good GeForce 1050ti
I play at 1080 resolution and have read about both solutions of gtx 1650 and gtx 1660 super ventus.
I am afraid that for the former, the upgrade will be insignificant (max 30%)

What's your upgrade budget?

 

[joz_big]

PSU is a Cooler Master 80 plus, it has 3 x 6pin connectors still free but I haven't found the +2
Budget is 200 -230 €
Thank You Lukawin10, I'll check again the RTX 2070, that board is quite rare in Europe, atm selling at 300 € always second hand

 

[SkyNetRising]

Budget is 200 -230 €

Get RTX 3060 12GB, if you can increase budget to €250.
It would give you ~3x more fps than GTX 1050 Ti

Or RX 6600 8GB for ~ €200. It's slightly weaker than RTX 3060. But still close.

 

[LuKaWin10]

PSU is a Cooler Master 80 plus, it has 3 x 6pin connectors still free but I haven't found the +2
Budget is 200 -230 €
Thank You Lukawin10, I'll check again the RTX 2070, that board is quite rare in Europe, atm selling at 300 € always second hand

No problem, hope you find a good priced one!

 

[logainofhades]

This card has a single 6 pin. At least with this, you get new and a warranty.

PCPartPicker Part List

Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X XS OC GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 8 GB Video Card (€209.00 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Total: €209.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-11-27 15:08 CET+0100

 

[SkyNetRising]

Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X XS OC GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 8 GB Video Card (€209.00 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Total: €209.00

RX 6600 destroys RTX 3050 and costs less.

 

[logainofhades]

RX 6600 destroys RTX 3050 and costs less.

Yes but their PSU doesn't have any 6+2 connections, just 6 pin. The RX 6600 has a single 8-pin. They would need a new PSU too, as I personally would not recommend the usage of adapters.

PCPartPicker Part List

Video Card: PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card (€207.72 @ Galaxus)
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X XS OC GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 8 GB Video Card (€209.00 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Total: €416.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-11-27 15:24 CET+0100

 

[SkyNetRising]

Yes but their PSU doesn't have any 6+2 connections, just 6 pin. The RX 6600 has a single 8-pin.
They would need a new PSU too, as I personally would not recommend the usage of adapters.

750W PSU will not have any problems powering 135W RX 6600.

This solves that problem.

 

[joz_big]

Thank you so much​

logainofhades and SkyNetRising​

I'll definitely buy a RTX 3050 new and guaranteed, as I don't think my PSU can handle more than 125W for a new component beyond the load of all other devices.
I'm just afraid that EU version of RTX 3050 might need the 6>8 pin connector, hope not.

We may consider this question solved and the thread closed

 

[SkyNetRising]

I don't think my PSU can handle more than 125W for a new component beyond the load of all other devices.

Why do you think that?
750W PSU would handle it easily.
Can you show a photo of info label printed on your PSU?