Looking for the best graphics card around 100$

Eli_9_ · Feb 8, 2017

Hello! I have a Dell OptiPlex 9010 mt.
i5 - 3570 @ 3.2 ghz
8 Gigabytes of ram
I want a graphics card so that I will be able to play games like GTA 5 or Rocket league and more demanding games. I want to know what is the best graphics card I can get for around 100$ as well as how well it will perform. One thing that I noticed is that the ram looks like it is in the way of where the graphics card would go. Do I need a cable extender or something? Also, the power supply does not have an wire for a graphics card. Is there a way I can just have a different wire that goes into the wall to power it? Or will I even need to have that power. Here is what the mother board looks like. http:// Also it will need to fit in the case.

JackNaylorPE · Feb 8, 2017

Every GFX card question must include the resolution you bare going to play at or any answer is a shot on the dark. $100 will get ya a 460, but that's not going to get you much performance @ 1080p .. you mentioned GTAV

If ya wanna see how that card stacks up ....

That card sells for $125 .. $105 today w/ $20 rebate.

why_wolf · Feb 8, 2017

Agreed RX 460 is probably the best card to look at in that price range. Just be mindful it's only a $100 card so don't expect the moon from it.

Eli_9_ · Feb 8, 2017

JackNaylorPE :

It looks like a gtx 1050 ti is better. so why not that. Some of them are around 100

razamatraz · Feb 8, 2017

$100 is a tough price point.

If you want new your only real option is the RX 460 but it's not exactly a good performer in AAA titles and the 4GB versions are more than $100.

The GTX 1050 is a little better in DX11 as long as you only need 2GB but goes for a bit more money than a 2GB 460.

If you can find a used GTX 960, R9 280X, R9 285, R9 380 etc for $95 that might be your best bet. It runs a little above or below the 1050 depending on game. Unfortunately $100 is not a price point that has been well served lately, and 2GB cards are starting to not be good enough; you will be forced into low settings with only 2GB.

You really need to hit the $150 mark for AAA gaming at 1080p.

As for your board I think the camera angle looks deceiving; you can fit a card in there for sure unless it has a thick back plate. You might not be able to take RAM out or put it in with a card in place though as it is a bit tight and the locks might not be able to disengage because they would hit the card.

This is a Dell prebuilt so you need to check if it has PCI-X power cables available. Most graphics cards will need a 6 pin or 8 pin connector and often pre-built computers don't have one. In that case your only options will be GTX 1050, 1050Ti (some models), 750 or 750 Ti.

As for what performance you will get with these look up techpower up, guru 3d or Tom's reviews. They are the best at performance testing a wide range of games.

Eli_9_ · Feb 8, 2017

razamatraz :

$100 is a tough price point.

If you want new your only real option is the RX 460 but it's not exactly a good performer in AAA titles and the 4GB versions are more than $100.

The GTX 1050 is a little better in DX11 as long as you only need 2GB but goes for a bit more money than a 2GB 460.

If you can find a used 960 for $95 that might be your best bet. It runs a little above or below the 1050 depending on game. Unfortunately $100 is not a price point that has been well served lately, and 2GB cards are starting to not be good enough; you will be forced into low settings with only 2GB.

You really need to hit the $150 mark for AAA gaming at 1080p.

As for your board I think the camera angle looks deceiving; you can fit a card in there for sure unless it has a thick back plate. You might not be able to take RAM out or put it in with a card in place though as it is a bit tight and the locks might not be able to disengage because they would hit the card.

This is a Dell prebuilt so you need to check if it has PCI-X power cables available. Most graphics cards will need a 6 pin or 8 pin connector and often pre-built computers don't have one. In that case your only options will be GTX 1050, 1050Ti (some models), 750 or 750 Ti.

As for what performance you will get with these look up techpower up, guru 3d or Tom's reviews. They are the best at performance testing a wide range of games.

Ok. If I were to spend 150 what graphics card should I get and it has no power cable so I have to get one of those gtx things you said which one is the best

razamatraz · Feb 8, 2017

Eli_9_ :

Then get the cheapest GTX 1050Ti you can find by a good brand that doesn't need a power cable. I assume you are in the USA so the best I could find is this one at $139.99 plus shipping. You might find it cheaper at other stores but PCpartpicker had nothing cheaper.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487290&cm_re=gtx_1050ti-_-14-487-290-_-Product

There are a few other models at the same price but EVGA, MSI, ASUS are the three top brands in my opinion. This one is also short so avoids the RAM slots completely.

I would avoid the overclocked cards since they don't actually gain much due to lack of power connector and just add cost.

EDIT: This card at Micro Center also appears to not need a power cable. $129.99 but I have no idea what shipping costs there or if you live clos eto a Micro Center. http://www.microcenter.com/product/471932/GeForce_GTX_1050_Ti_Overclocked_4GB_GDDR5_Video_Card

william p · Apr 14, 2017

The thing that makes the $100 price point really tough is the need for a 6 pin GPU connection. The GTX750 Ti was the fastest card that runs off of just the PCIe slot, there might be a couple GTX950 (ASUS?) that can do it. The GTX 750 is a pretty good card if you stay below 1080P. If you get a PSU be sure the 5V. rail is equal to what the Dell PSU provided there. If you find a newer card that doesn't need the connector check the GPU hierarchy chart to see if it's actually better than the 750. Newest DX versions will only be on the newer cards. It can't be added to older ones so see what your games actually support.

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