Is one fan ok or should I get one with 2 fans? I can't see getting 3 fans on an entry level card.

One fan is fine. The 3050 doesn't generate much heat. Lower performance = fewer watts consumed = less heat generated.

Is the MSI RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G OC R a good choice for a budget card?

The product has a rating of 4.8 out of 5, suggesting it is well-received and potentially a good choice for a budget card.

Is this VGA card a good upgrade option from a 1650 Super?

The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Graphics Card offers significant improvements over the GTX 1650 Super, including more CUDA cores (2560 vs. 1280), a higher boost clock of 1807 MHz, and support for newer technologies such as DirectX 12 Ultimate and PCI Express 4.0. It also includes additional ports for multi-monitor support. These upgrades make it a good option for improved performance in gaming and compute tasks.

Can I play games like Red Dead Redemption 2 with this card without experiencing bottlenecking?

I can run all the Halo's and Fallout 4 at max settings without a problem ... never played RD, tho.

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Edition: AERO ITX 8G OC

AERO ITX 8G OC
GAMING X 8G
VENTUS 2X 8G
VENTUS 2X 8G OC

8GB 128-Bit GDDR6
Boost Clock 1807 MHz
1 x HDMI 2.1 3 x DisplayPort 1.4
2560 Cores CUDA Cores
PCI Express 4.0

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Brand	MSI
Model	RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G OC

Interface
Interface	PCI Express 4.0

Chipset
Chipset Manufacturer	NVIDIA
GPU Series	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series
GPU	GeForce RTX 3050
Architecture	Ampere
Boost Clock	1807 MHz
CUDA Cores	2560 Cores

Memory
Effective Memory Clock	14 Gbps
Memory Size	8GB
Memory Interface	128-Bit
Memory Type	GDDR6

3D API
DirectX	DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL	OpenGL 4.6

Ports
Multi-Monitor Support	4
HDMI	1 x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort	3 x DisplayPort 1.4

Details
Max Resolution	7680 x 4320
Cooler	Single Fan
Thermal Design Power	130W
Recommended PSU Wattage	550W
Power Connector	8-Pin
HDCP Ready	Yes

Features
Features	Small Form Factor Design Perfect for small form factor systems and HTPC. Custom fan design with a unique curve to enhance heat dissipation. Copper heatpipes maximize heat transfer from the surface of the baseplate for better cooling. MSI Center The exclusive MSI Center software lets you monitor, tweak, and optimize MSI products in real-time. Afterburner Overclocking Utility OC Scanner: An automated function finds the highest stable overclock settings. On Screen Display: Provides real-time information of your system's performance. Predator: In-game video recording.

Form Factor & Dimensions
Max GPU Length	172 mm
Card Dimensions (L x H)	6.77" x 4.92"

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First Listed on Newegg	November 25, 2024

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