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Cheap-ish graphics card

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,017 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    I'd look at a GTX 1050 Ti ; the Thinkstation E31 either has a 240W or 280W power supply but you should be running ~180W with that setup.

    You should get a very playable 1080p.
    Might take some fiddling though:
    https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkStation-Workstations/ThinkStation-E31-GPU-problems/td-p/3471234

    Also note that you it takes half-length (<180mm), full-height cards:
    https://geizhals.eu/?cat=gra16_512&xf=2612_180%7E9810_7+1981+-+GTX+1050+Ti


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    From that link sounds like there's a bios limitation preventing newer cards from working - the same problem can be found on certain HP machines as well.

    Something like a GTX650 that doesn't require a power connector may work as it's from the same era. Won't be great but will run the game at low settings for about €50.

    Other than that you're likely out of luck.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 wshouldieat?


    Hi! If you're looking for a cheap graphics card you should consider getting a second hand one.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,009 ✭✭✭Shapey Fiend


    A second hand one off ebay was what I was thinking. Thanks KiKi and Terrorfirmer for the pointers on the bios situation I'll do a bit more research before pulling the trigger.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    The other option is sell your current machine and buy a 2nd hand i5 on adverts/ebay and add your own card, the difference shouldn't be too great (maybe €100) and you'll have a far more upgradable machine.


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