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[SOLVED] What gpu do i get for a 300w psu?

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Either will work.

I really would save up however. Nothing around $50 that needs no 6 pin is a good deal. A GT1030 or GTX750 will work, but kind of sucks performance wise
There is no card that you can buy new that is worth getting for $50.
About the minimum for gaming might be a GT1030 which is about $75.
If you buy on ebay, I think you should be able to buy a used GTX750ti for $50.
Best option for him is to buy something off of ebay, might be able to get something better than a 750 ti for $50.
 
if your budget is limited, the only option you have is gt1030 second hand, nothing new costs 50 dollars right now, so that one or save more money, and is possible you will not find a gt1030 ar 50 dollars

if you find one, be sure it is the gddr5 model, there is one with slow ram and is really bad, in fact gt 1030 is not the best

is preferable to buy a gtx1050 or higher
 
I need something that is cheap and can run 45+ fps on most shooter games
You might be able to get a 1060 6gb off of ebay. I see unbranded ones (I think they are popular in East Asia) sell for about 60-70 dollars. The reason I am saying this is because there is not only one seller who is selling it, there are multiple. This is a link to one of them:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/GTX1060-6G...=153695076200b5f6ed074af14637aa0f094b2c39f87e

Sorry it is long link. It is brand new, from the US, it says it has ddr5 ram in the title but in the specifications in the bottom it says it is gddr5, and the seller accepts returns.
 
if your budget is limited, the only option you have is gt1030 second hand, nothing new costs 50 dollars right now, so that one or save more money, and is possible you will not find a gt1030 ar 50 dollars

if you find one, be sure it is the gddr5 model, there is one with slow ram and is really bad, in fact gt 1030 is not the best

is preferable to buy a gtx1050 or higher
CAn u link it
 
You might be able to get a 1060 6gb off of ebay. I see unbranded ones (I think they are popular in East Asia) sell for about 60-70 dollars. The reason I am saying this is because there is not only one seller who is selling it, there are multiple. This is a link to one of them:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/GTX1060-6GB-DDR5-192Bit-Gaming-Graphics-Card-With-HDMI-VGA-DVI-for-Computer-AAE/153695076200?_trkparms=ispr=1&hash=item23c8f0bf68:g:BoYAAOSwAyddc4ZP&enc=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&checksum=153695076200b5f6ed074af14637aa0f094b2c39f87e&enc=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&checksum=153695076200b5f6ed074af14637aa0f094b2c39f87e

Sorry it is long link. It is brand new, from the US, it says it has ddr5 ram in the title but in the specifications in the bottom it says it is gddr5, and the seller accepts returns.
Are u sure this can run in 500 w
 
Best option for that price Is something like a 1030 or 750ti as some of these draw power from the MOBO, rather than the CPU. However no card is going to perform well for under 50
 
It doesn't look like a scam. If the guy sends you something defective, not described or whatever, you can return it (and they have to pay for return shipping). Also, he has a 100% rating, but he has only sold 16 things.
So the best choice is a 750 ti, Also just found a 350w sitting in my garage.
 
It doesn't look like a scam. If the guy sends you something defective, not described or whatever, you can return it (and they have to pay for return shipping). Also, he has a 100% rating, but he has only sold 16 things.
I searched on google and it says that a GTX 750ti has a 450w minimum req.