[SOLVED] New 4k monitor, need GC for higher frequencies

[drdec]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Now-???
BUDGET RANGE: <$200 (probably less)

USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: watching full-screen videos (no gaming)

CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY:
Built-in graphics from processor Intel HD Graphics 650.
Power supply is Corsair CX500

OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS:
MB: MSI Z170A TOMAHAWK AC
CPU: Intel Core i56500 6MB Skylake QuadCore 3.2 GHz
RAM: 16GB
OS: Fedora 32 (Linux)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: (
e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com -- to show us selection & pricing)
I'm bought from newegg, amazon, frys, tigerdirect, open to any reputable site
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US

PARTS PREFERENCES: (e.g., if you will only use AMD cards, want PhysX card, prefer XFX cards over Sapphire cards, etc., tell us)
Prefer AMD but NVidia is fine

OVERCLOCKING: No
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION:
4k2k

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
My current HW only supports 4k2k@30Hz. I'd like to go to 4k2k@60Hz. The monitor can do that over D-Port or HDMI, would prefer D-Port.

Second important point - my current system is very quiet and I want to keep it that way. I would really like some kind of passive cooling solution without an additional fan. I use the system for work, I don't really game on it so I don't think overheating will be an issue.

Final point - in case you missed it above, it is a Linux system (i.e. not-Windows). This is not usually a problem these days, however a card which expressly supports Linux is preferred.

All the slots on the MB are available, there is one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 3.0 x4 slot, three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots and two plain-old PCI slots.

Not sure if a card threading my needle exists but I knew that if it did, you guys would know.

Thanks
drdec

 

[gamenadez]

If you just want a 4k Resolution for Movies, Website, Streaming on your machine at less than 200$ not for gaming.
With PSU 500WATTS.

It would be RX 580 or Mini 3GB Zotac which is on sale 170$.
https://www.newegg.com/zotac-geforc...iption=1060&cm_re=1060-_-14-500-405-_-Product

Or 1650 Super 187$
https://www.newegg.com/msi-geforce-...SUPER&cm_re=1650_SUPER-_-14-137-485-_-Product

OR IF YOU can still add a sweet 50$ on your 200$.
https://www.newegg.com/msi-geforce-gtx-1660-gtx-1660-ventus-xs-6g-oc/p/N82E16814137400

I have 155$ RX 580 8GB Sapphire Pulse and CX 500Watts on my HTPC :O

 

[drdec]

Thanks gamenadez for the suggestions. I think perhaps I hadn't emphasized how much I want a fanless solution however.

What does everyone think of the MSI GeForce GT 1030?

https://www.newegg.com/msi-geforce-gt-1030-gt-1030-2gh-lp-oc/p/N82E16814137140

 

[gamenadez]

Thanks gamenadez for the suggestions. I think perhaps I hadn't emphasized how much I want a fanless solution however.

What does everyone think of the MSI GeForce GT 1030?

https://www.newegg.com/msi-geforce-gt-1030-gt-1030-2gh-lp-oc/p/N82E16814137140

Fanless GPU do not last long. At least for my experience.
Back then I had HP Pavillion P6 Cant remember exact model. But it only has 1 Fan on the back of the case with Passive GT210. It did not last a year on me. I never used it to game, only dl and burn dvd movies.

Maybe today passive gpu is better compare back then but who knows..

Its up to you.

 

[geofelt]

I have a EVGA GTX750ti installed which runs a 4k monitor at 60hz just fine.
Not all GTX750ti cards will have DP outputs.
They should be cheap on ebay which is where I got mine.
Here is an example:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/EVGA-GeFor...472986&hash=item2aea8eadd9:g:vVcAAOSwbYZXTosl
It makes no noise that I can hear.
You will need a displayport connection for 60hz. HDMI will not do it.

 

[drdec]

Is there any reason to prefer the EVGA GTX750ti over the MSI GeForce GT 1030? A new MSI is only a little bit more than a used EVGA.

 

[geofelt]

Two reasons :

1. I know from personal experience that the EVGA GTX750ti does run a 4k monitor at 60hz when using displayport.
2. GTX750ti is slightly stronger.

OTOH, the msi unit can be fanless and does look to support 4k @60hz.