Best (at price UHD/4k) Graphics card

whomitconcerns · 24-09-2018 03:19PM #1

So I built a media pc about 6 years ago. Horribly over specced it on most things except graphics.

Its an i5 2500k and a P8P67 motherboard.

Its only used as a a HTPC so no gaming etc. But would be nice to get a better graphics card for 4k video

Any ideas?

jacksie66 · 24-09-2018 03:22PM

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Inquitus · 24-09-2018 03:29PM

A GT 1030, can be got passively cooled too if you value silence. At around €80-90

24-09-2018 03:30PM

jacksie66 wrote: »

I dunno is the deal is still running but I got my GTX 1070 and 700w PSU directly from EVGA for 490 a few weeks ago.

It is. Link. 1070 TI looks pretty solid at that price.

Inquitus · 24-09-2018 03:32PM

L wrote: »

It is. Link. 1070 TI looks pretty solid at that price.

Good deal, but overkill for a HTPC that won't be used for gaming.

24-09-2018 05:06PM

Inquitus wrote: »

Good deal, but overkill for a HTPC that won't be used for gaming.

No argument here. The 1030 or an older second hand card would fit the bill grand.

circadian · 24-09-2018 11:19PM

1030 has HDMI 2.0b, older cards probably don't have this which means you won't have HDR 10 bit playback.

whomitconcerns · 25-09-2018 07:03AM

Thanks guys. Found it for £78 on Amazon. Look about right and it's gddr5 version

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-GeForce-profile-graphics-brackets/dp/B0716JTSRW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537855216&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=gt1030&dpPl=1&dpID=51DW87rwM9L&ref=plSrch

circadian · 25-09-2018 08:20AM

Good catch, they threw out a few sneaky ddr4 models too so worth keeping an aye out for. Also, reviews are saying that the passively cool d models are just as good at cooling and at times better so keep that in mind.

Best (at price UHD/4k) Graphics card

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