- 2GB 128-Bit DDR3
- Core Clock 700 MHz
- 1 x DL DVI-I 1 x HDMI
- 96 Cores CUDA Cores
- PCI Express 2.0 x16
Great for Improving an Aging System
03/28/2014
This review is from: GIGABYTE GeForce GT 630 2GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Video Card GV-N630-2GI REV3.0
Pros:
This is just a really good basic card with 2GB DDR3 memory and a 128-bit internal memory bus interface.
Given that my old card was giving my old Dell Inspiron 530 a Windows Experience score or whatever of 4.0, and now the 3D work score is 5.6/5.9, my video card is no longer throttling my whole system.
This card takes advantage of rendering technologies in Maya 2009 that my old card didn't recognize, and basically runs all my work without any kind of hassle.
Although I'm running this thing doing pretty extensive 3D animation and compositing on an old entry-level Dell with a PCIe 1.x interface, it is working well. When I upgrade to a modern workstation, I plan to buy a hardcore workstation graphics card, but this will still serve as something to get me up-and-running if need be.
Cons:
none
Overall Review:
I bought this because the Radeon HD3450 that game in the Dell Inspiron 530 I bought in 2009 was choking the life out of my system.
Octupling the video memory and adding a huge increase in processing power has made an enormous difference.
When running renders in Maya 2009, this card chews through scenes that the Radeon just sat and choked on. Of course the card is unsuitable for any kind of visual work, basically redlining at idle even on the simplest scene.
Still, for 10% of what I might spend on a super-duper gaming card or a low-mid-range workstation card, I've turned my computer back into a usable system.
This is by no means a high-end card, but it's a really good value. It's basically the cheapest reliable / reputable card with its specs out there. If, like me, you're on a really tight budget but you want reliable performance, check it out.
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- Benjamin M.
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