Looking for budget decent/good GPUs that can fit in a micro-ATX

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  • anonath
    PCHF Member
    • Aug 2022
    • 32

    #1

    Looking for budget decent/good GPUs that can fit in a micro-ATX

    Hello forum members,

    I’m new to the whole GPU market stuff, and need some help on looking for a GPU that can fit a micro ATX well, but is also cheap enough and performs well enough to run things like… Hmm, example, a somewhat modded low to medium graphic Fallout 4. (Though not the kind of thing I’d play, but that’s somewhat the target)
    I’m pretty tight on budget at the moment which is why the budget requirement.

    The borderline requirements I’d need for such kind of GPU would be:
    • Size enough to fit (or leave some space) in a 30cm x 17cm x 35cm case (11.8 x 6.7 x 13.8ish) [Note: It’s an Alcatroz Azzura Neo V]
    • Preferably more than 2GB, either 4GB or 8GB. Though if none else, 2GB is fine
    • Price below equivalent of US$150 (much better if below US$120) either new, new old-stock, or (normal condition) used. I live in Asia, so reference for price might differ
    • Can be coupled to a PSU capable of 500W (or better, less) with relatively no problem. Maximum usage that doesn’t exceed that and regular usage that doesn’t eat too much. Not really gonna overclock it anyway.
    • Low to no overheating issues on extended period of use (good cooling on it’s own, either single or dual fan)
    • lord almighty does Windows 7 matter in the choosing process? And manageable driver installation
    • Reliable (good reliability usage review, lasts long, or in general good enough build quality to not crumple apart when being pushed near the limit just for a second)
    • Relatively ok noise output level (though if it’s quieter it’d be better, of course)

    Not sure what other specs I’d need to be concerned about on that except for DDR type (which for some reason I can’t find on my PC? Might need help identifying that too since I’ve tried so many ways from the internet that doesn’t work)

    Any help’s appreciated!
  • veeg
    PCHF Director
    • Jul 2016
    • 8982

    #2
    Hello

    This is what is required to run Fallout 4,
    [ul]
    [li]Operating system: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required)[/li][li]Processor: Intel Core i7 4790 3.6GHz / AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz or equivalent.[/li][li]Memory: 8 GB RAM.[/li][li]Hard disk space: 30 GB free HDD space.[/li][li]Video: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB / AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalent.[/li][/ul]

    You will be hard pressed to find anything at your budget to play Fallout 4 or other games in this category.

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    • DMurratti
      PCHF Member
      • Nov 2022
      • 1

      #3
      Hello! In my opinion, the best performance and size per dollar would be an GTX 1660. If they’re used, you can get them for a reasonable price. I recommend checking eBay for some good deals on used.

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      • anonath
        PCHF Member
        • Aug 2022
        • 32

        #4
        Originally posted by DMurratti
        Hello! In my opinion, the best performance and size per dollar would be an GTX 1660. If they’re used, you can get them for a reasonable price. I recommend checking eBay for some good deals on used.
        Ah, I see. I don’t use eBay since my country has its own networked online shop, but even from there I can find some used 1660’s, however on the higher end spectrum of my budget, and some are damaged. But still, seems promising. 1650’s seem to be more affordable but looks like it performs only half the capability.

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        • anonath
          PCHF Member
          • Aug 2022
          • 32

          #5
          Originally posted by veeg
          Hello

          This is what is required to run Fallout 4,
          [ul]
          [li]Operating system: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required)[/li][li]Processor: Intel Core i7 4790 3.6GHz / AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz or equivalent.[/li][li]Memory: 8 GB RAM.[/li][li]Hard disk space: 30 GB free HDD space.[/li][li]Video: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB / AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalent.[/li][/ul]

          You will be hard pressed to find anything at your budget to play Fallout 4 or other games in this category.
          Hmm… GTX 780? Doesn’t seem too out of scope after searching, seem to fall on the low end of my budget. Though indeed it is the minimum requirement. And yeah I know on the budget cap… Rip, though maybe could try with settings going down low on some equal games and peogrammes.

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          • Rustys
            PCHF Member
            • Jul 2016
            • 7862

            #6
            Originally posted by anonath
            lord almighty does Windows 7 matter in the choosing process? And manageable driver installation
            yes, this will play a factor most hardware is being made (for some time now) for windows 10 and above
            Originally posted by anonath
            Can be coupled to a PSU capable of 500W
            need make and model some really can put our 75 - 80% of what they claim.

            You can run speccy to get the specs and post the link

            So other can assist let get a speccy report.

            [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]What is the brand and model name or number of the PSU.

            Download then run Speccy (free) and post the resultant url for us, details here, this will provide us with information about your computer hardware + any software that you have installed that may explain the present issue/s.

            To publish a Speccy profile to the Web:

            In Speccy, click File, and then click Publish Snapshot.

            In the Publish Snapshot dialog box, click Yes to enable Speccy to proceed.

            Speccy publishes the profile and displays a second Publish Snapshot. You can open the URL in your default browser, copy it to the clipboard, or close the dialog box.[/COLOR]

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            • anonath
              PCHF Member
              • Aug 2022
              • 32

              #7
              Originally posted by Rustys
              yes, this will play a factor most hardware is being made (for some time now) for windows 10 and above

              need make and model some really can put our 75 - 80% of what they claim.

              You can run speccy to get the specs and post the link

              So other can assist let get a speccy report.

              [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]What is the brand and model name or number of the PSU.

              Download then run Speccy (free) and post the resultant url for us, details here, this will provide us with information about your computer hardware + any software that you have installed that may explain the present issue/s.

              To publish a Speccy profile to the Web:

              In Speccy, click File, and then click Publish Snapshot.

              In the Publish Snapshot dialog box, click Yes to enable Speccy to proceed.

              Speccy publishes the profile and displays a second Publish Snapshot. You can open the URL in your default browser, copy it to the clipboard, or close the dialog box.
              [/COLOR]
              [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]
              I have this old Speccy snapshot that’s still mostly relevant (ignore the high CPU temperature; it was from a few months ago. My PC actually runs pretty fine and cool now. No hardware part changes since this snapshot)


              And as for the target performance of a GPU I’m looking for, I think I can have with lower expectations, just not too far[/color]

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              • Rustys
                PCHF Member
                • Jul 2016
                • 7862

                #8
                Originally posted by Rustys
                [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]What is the brand and model name or number of the PSU.
                [/COLOR]
                [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)][/color]

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                • anonath
                  PCHF Member
                  • Aug 2022
                  • 32

                  #9
                  At the moment I’m using a Magnum V8-S (which is kinda measly at 230-250~W at best, it comes stock with the micro-ATX Alcatroz case - I’m replacing it as well obviously once I know how much power different GPU selections might draw… Currently looking at max 500W for potential ones in shopping list, though they’re also budget-capped)

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                  • Rustys
                    PCHF Member
                    • Jul 2016
                    • 7862

                    #10
                    See if this helps with the PSU selection.

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                    • anonath
                      PCHF Member
                      • Aug 2022
                      • 32

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Rustys
                      Hmm… All listed are very powerful units, maybe even much over what I’d look for, guess that explains the way over sky-reach price. So I guess the most well known brands (Corsair, Seasonic, Cooling, etc) would be completely out of question.

                      Since I don’t intend on overclocking (or push the limits too hard except for duration of use), 500W PSUs would certainly be enough, or even 400-450W (but that’s kinda bordering the limit). Currently looking at Thermaltake or Avepia brand PSU of said power outputs. Not sure if they’re great but many reviews have positive scores for the specific output of either two brands.

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                      • anonath
                        PCHF Member
                        • Aug 2022
                        • 32

                        #12
                        • I know that many of Thermaltake’s are plainly bad and only a few of their range are good. But for the price range, there are of course more options to look at… Including used Corsairs of the same output… if I can find one that’s not beaten to or crippled.

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                        • phillpower2
                          PCHF Administrator
                          • Sep 2016
                          • 15209

                          #13
                          Never ever purchase a used PSU regardless of the brand or spec, warranties are not transferable + unless you know the seller you cannot vouch for how the PSU has been treated/used.

                          Apevia and Themaltake are bottom tier, Thermaltake are the least garbage of the two but they still make the lemon list here

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                          • phillpower2
                            PCHF Administrator
                            • Sep 2016
                            • 15209

                            #14
                            Being that the OP has revisited the forum but chose not to reply this thread will be marked and closed.

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                            • phillpower2
                              PCHF Administrator
                              • Sep 2016
                              • 15209

                              #15
                              OP request thread be reopened, done but will stay closed next time.

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