Question 1

When choosing between GDDR6 and GDDR5 which is the better choice with a 240w power supply and I7 3770? Hp Elite 8300 SFF. Please help i'm new to this..

Accepted Answer

There are 2 different versions of this card out now, one requires a  power adaptor usually 8 pin or 6 pin depending on power supply, and the other newer card does not require a power adapter plug. If the card after you get it does NOT have a pin connector on the top of the video card, then YES this will run on your HP. However, per a post below for an answer, "YOU DO NOT" need to buy a new computer, your HP can adapt a 500w power supply "MAX", directly from HP because of your form factor. You do not need to buy a new system or upgrade it, just change out the power supply via/ Tech who knows what he's doing.

Question 2

Is this really GDDR6?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gddr5 is running out because no one is producing it anymore.

Question 3

How does the performance of this graphics card compare to other low-profile cards?

Accepted Answer

The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card offers performance that's up to 2X the GeForce GTX 950 and up to 70% faster than the GTX 1050 on the latest games. It provides a solid gaming experience at 1080p, making it suitable for small form factor PCs.

Question 4

Is this considered a low-profile graphics card?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is considered a low-profile graphics card.

Question 5

Does this VGA graphics card tend to run hot?

Accepted Answer

Many users have reported issues with thermal throttling and inadequate cooling, leading to high temperatures and fan noise.

Question 6

Will this graphics card fit into a small case like the Dell Optiplex 7010DP?

Accepted Answer

The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card has a low profile design with a card length of 167 mm, which is suitable for fitting into small form factor systems. It also includes a low profile bracket, making it compatible with small cases like the Dell Optiplex 7010DP.

Question 7

Can this graphics card operate with a 240 Watt power supply?

Accepted Answer

The graphics card requires a system power supply unit (PSU) limitation of 300 Watts. Therefore, a 240 Watt power supply would not be sufficient.

Question 8

Is this graphics card suitable for a budget or mid-tier build?

Accepted Answer

The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1650 is suitable for a budget or mid-tier build as it offers a compact size, low power draw, and provides a solid gaming experience at 1080p. It is a good option for small form factor (SFF) PCs and does not require an external power supply, making it ideal for budget-conscious builds.

Question 9

Is there any chance this card is backwards compatible to run in a PCIE 2.0 x16 Slot?  I don't have PCIE 3.x on my board (ASUS F2-A55M LE) & need 4k support.

Accepted Answer

Yes. It will work in PCIe 2.0 motherboard. You are unlikely to notice any slowdowns due to PCIe bandwidth.

Question 10

Does it come with a small form factor back plate?

Accepted Answer

The specifications say yes

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