WTB Low Profile GPU for light gaming.

[Grimham]

I want to put this in an older HP 600 G3 SFF computer. Currently I have a GT 1030 DDR5 in it, so it would have to be an upgrade from that.
I know low profile GPUs command a bit of a premium, Hopefully I can find something for $100 or under. But if the cost outweighs the advantages
by too much I'll just stick with what I have. I know it may not be worth it for such and old system. Thanks!

 

[wareyore]

Single slot?

Single Slot Low Profile = very limited options.

 

[Grimham]

Single slot?

Single Slot Low Profile = very limited options.

Good Catch!!
I don't have access to the PC right now, but I believe you're correct - Single Slot

 

[wareyore]

If single slot and low profile then you're likely looking for an Intel Arc 310, AMD RX 6400 or an Nvidia GTX 1650. You can get the 310 new for about what you're budgeting. The other two you'll have to source used. Snipe one on ebay or maybe someone here has one that they would work with you on.

I have a single slot low profile 1050ti that I use for just such a circumstance. It's installed in a ProDesk 400 with an i5 9500. It ran nearly as well as the full size cards, but, it's a low power gpu. Serves well as a low power office light gaming PC.

I've seen they make a 3050 in this form factor. I'm curious, but not curiou$ enough.

 

[matt167]

Don’t quote me, but I think it’ll take a dual slot . 3050 is the best you could get without gpu aux power


Edit I was wrong. Single slot for that one. A couple Quadros, are the only gpus that will fit and be faster. RX 6400 I think would be a waste as it’s gimped in that system.

 

[Grimham]

If single slot and low profile then you're likely looking for an Intel Arc 310, AMD RX 6400 or an Nvidia GTX 1650. You can get the 310 new for about what you're budgeting. The other two you'll have to source used. Snipe one on ebay or maybe someone here has one that they would work with you on.

Thanks for the recommendation of the Arc 310, Intel honestly never even crossed my mind. I ended up buying new on Amazon seeing as how it was cheaper than every Ebay listing for the same card (some even had a 100% markup, crazy!!).
And if it doesn't work out like I want with the HP 600 G3, I'll probably throw it in my Plex/Jellyfin server to replace my GTX 1080.