Basic graphics card recommendations

[DublinDude]

Hi there,

I'm looking for a basic inexpensive card for the moment. Something for just casual usage. I won't be gaming with it just Netflix etc on a 27" 2560x1440 basic monitor

I will be investing in a gaming card/monitor may be next year.

Thanks in advance.

 

[DublinDude]

What is the motherboard you're using and is it UEFI or Legacy install of Windows?

The motherboard is MSI MAG X570. It will fresh windows install with a Ryzen 5600x graphics card

 

[DublinDude]

I think MAG is part of a brand name rather than a model, is it a Tomahawk? I had a look here (scroll down to the profiles).

The lowest-end cards being used were:
- GT 730, 710, 210
- HD 5450
- R7 250, 350

I think this suggests you can use pretty old cards, but I would assume they're using CSM/Legacy mode to boot Windows, for at least some of those.

I can find UEFI compatible BIOS (on TPU) for R7 250, 350 and GT 710, depending on model, but if you google it there are mixed reports of success.

Quite a few R5 230 models list UEFI compatible BIOS, e.g. this one, but all these cards are similar prices (< £30).

You'd also need to check what max resolution/refresh they can support out of their ports.

Yes it's the tomahawk. I'm not sure I fully understand all that your saying but I appreciate the informative input.

I just assumed any cheap and oldish card would work.

 

[DublinDude]

If you still have the PC in your sig, why not reuse the HD7950 for the time being? If you need your old intel system operational then 2500K will have an IGP for video output.

The £70 odd quid (of that 1030) can be put it towards more ram/better cpu or something.

That's a fair point. I thought the current card was on the blink a couple months ago as the screen was skipping kinda. Hence I considered a cheap new card to keep me going.

I've the Tomahawk x570, Ryzen 5600, new memory and storage, psu and case all ready to set up. (Have to figure out how to update bios and install windows from mem stick).

As I said a gaming monitor and gpu can wait until next year.

 

[DublinDude]

Is this to replace the system in your sig? Is reusing the HD7950 an option?

Yes it is to replace sig. The hd7950 may just do but I think it's starting to fade. Could be a dust issue too as I just had a look...

 

[DublinDude]

Are you getting the 5600x new? I'd have thought you'd be better with a 5600g if all you want it for is 2d.

Already have it