Last week, MSI released the GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card “GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 8G OCV1”. It is a 2-slot occupied model with dual fans, and the price is just under 41,000 yen (including tax, same below).
GeForce RTX 3060 or RTX 3050 or CPU built-in GPU?
TSUKUMO eX., who received it, said, “It’s a dual-fan RTX 3050 card at a very affordable price. I think it’s a good choice for those who want to build an entry-level gaming machine.”
Graphics cards are the key to determining the performance of your gaming PC. If you aim higher, he has many options in the 300,000 yen range, and his options expand to the GeForce RTX 4090-equipped card, but the number of users who can afford it is limited. Generally, when it is said that “I want to build a gaming PC as cheaply as possible”, which GPU is the lowest line?
“Depending on the game, the power of the GPU is almost not needed, so I think that the more you know the title you want to play, the lower the minimum requirement. ” (PC SHOP Ark) has a point.
Still, when I asked around, there were many shops that listed the RTX 3060 as the minimum standard. On top of that, there was also a comment, “If you need to cut the total budget, I think it’s OK up to RTX 3050. Well, it’s a line of about 40,000 to 50,000 yen.” This area seems to be the same as around February when I asked about the total budget for gaming PCs.
Also, from a different point of view, I heard a voice saying, “A support stay is required.” TSUKUMO eX. says, “Recently, the demand for support stays is increasing, but most high-end cards come with them. Many middle-class players who use a moderately heavy cooler need a stand-alone stay. However, I think it’s just around that point that we’re envisioning it for games.”
Last week, PowerColor launched a stay “GCH-1000” that can support up to two cards. The price is around 2000 yen.
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