Graphic Card Recommendation

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

OK, saw that zotac gtx 1030 2gb selling at $124 and gigabyte gt 1030 2gb is selling at $134 at Tradepac. Are this 2 gpu the ones that u are talking about? Is there any difference between them?

the chip they use is the same, just different in design and cooling.

 

[zaizai66]

OK, thank you so much.

 

[zaizai66]

Which one is better for cooling? As the location of my pc is not really that ideal in terms of cooling.

the chip they use is the same, just different in design and cooling.

 

[zaizai66]

I looking for something to tahan till my whole pc died as its already 5 years old already, not sure how much longer can it last. After that then will replace with a new rig

I suggest you go buy a second hand GTX 560Ti for $30 in the marketplace or carousell, that should last you another year. GTX 560Ti can hit over 100fps at 1080p resolution. Then upgrade to a GTX 10xx after a year since GTX 11xx series is just around the corner. By then GTX 10xx will be much more affordable.
Never buy a brand new GTX 10xx at the bloated price right now..

 

[MagixuserII]

I looking for something to tahan till my whole pc died as its already 5 years old already, not sure how much longer can it last. After that then will replace with a new rig

then a second hand 560 Ti is perfect for your need. It will tahan for a few more years. 560Ti is still powerful at 1080p resolution.
560Ti > 1030

 

[zaizai66]

OK thank you so much

 

[zaizai66]

OK, so just any brand of 560 ti also can?

then a second hand 560 Ti is perfect for your need. It will tahan for a few more years. 560Ti is still powerful at 1080p resolution.
560Ti > 1030

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

OK, so just any brand of 560 ti also can?

yup.
but its up to what u can find as well.

 

[zaizai66]

OK, thank alot, really thanks to everyone who gave advice, greatly appreciate it as I totally don't know anything about computer stuffs. Really wonder how you guys pick up on all these, where can I go and learn? Or anywhere online that I can read up and learn more on all these stuffs?

yup.
but its up to what u can find as well.

 

[MagixuserII]

OK, so just any brand of 560 ti also can?

here one listing at carousell, $40 for a Gigabyte 560Ti. Maybe you can bargain a bit more

https://sg.carousell.com/p/gigabyte...ti&ref_reqId=4NoUAPqewfP2rXvihWcKO4YAJTXuLXOv

But never pay more than $50 for a GTX 560Ti.

 

[zaizai66]

Wow! Thank you so much!

here one listing at carousell, $40 for a Gigabyte 560Ti. Maybe you can bargain a bit more

https://sg.carousell.com/p/gigabyte...ti&ref_reqId=4NoUAPqewfP2rXvihWcKO4YAJTXuLXOv

But never pay more than $50 for a GTX 560Ti.

 

[MagixuserII]

Wow! Thank you so much!

BTW, what power supply are you using? 560Ti uses 2 x6 pin power connectors. Please refer to the image below.

 

[zaizai66]

Fsp Raider 550

 

[zaizai66]

Hmm... Gtx 560 cannot use vga...

 

[Phen8210]

i suggest u get second hand cards for your budget.. u can probably get smth like gtx 770/960 if anyone is selling at a fair price.

 

[Phen8210]

Hmm... Gtx 560 cannot use vga...

you need use adapter.. nowadays where got card with native vga output.. your monitor no support dvi?

 

[zaizai66]

you need use adapter.. nowadays where got card with native vga output.. your monitor no support dvi?

My monitor support dvi, just that I don't have dvi cable...

 

[zaizai66]

Hmm... Only now then I know that dvi provides better quality viewing than vga... Pls pardon my ignorance on all these stuffs...

 

[MagixuserII]

Fsp Raider 550

Good, FSP Raider 550w has 2 native 6+2 graphics card power connectors and should be more than enough to power the 560Ti.

 

[MagixuserII]

Hmm... Gtx 560 cannot use vga...

use an adaptor, ask the second hand seller to include in the package.