MSI Computer V809-2277R Video Card (GTX 1050 TI 4GT OC)

I bought this back in September. Delivered the first week of October. I waited a while to review so I can test it out and see how it was. Now I waited until my return window closed.This GPU is a great entry level for gaming. It’s cheap and works really well. At medium settings I can get 60+ FPS at 720-1080p (depending on game)I previously had an MSI R7 240 2GDDR3This makes that GPU look like a dinosaur in comparison. It is way faster. The default clock speeds are WAY higher. And this has GDDR5 which is faster than GDDR3I am using it in a Dell Optiplex 790 DT (it’s the mode right above SFF, so it’s still a small form factor case. But the PSU has more wattage and the case is a bit bigger)Even though the PSU has low wattage, this GPU works great. Because it gets its power directly from the motherboards PCI slot itself. No external power needed. Just plug and play..Windows 10 auto installed drivers but I proceeded to install NVidia Experience. Etc...Also Nvidias replay doesn’t work on this GPU so if you want to replay I recommend using an app called “Medal TV” it has the same functions has Nvidia replay and works perfectly.I would definitely recommend this if you’re on a budget.. but if you do have a higher budget get the 1650 Low Profile

Finally arrived 1 Month late - still showing as lost/no delivery. It works with the Dell SFF 3470/3471 small desktops who have an PSU of 200 Watts. Mine has 200 W and this card will work with it. I use MSI Afterburner but only installed the drivers Windows downloads and the nVIDIA control panel on Microsoft Store. Should Dell guide you to the GT 730 only then just go with this GT 1030 since it works and doesnt overstress the PSU, as long you dont overclock this Graphics. I have the 9th gen i3-9100 quad core no hyperthreading but boost enabled processor in my new rig. That combined with total of 24 GB of RAM and this GT 1030 is an well matched system. On an test game (H&G) the Processor load hovers around 65%, the max RAM used is about 10.5 GB of RAM and the GT 1030 is loaded to about 99% on medium settings and at 1080p resolution which gave around 40 FPS (at 720p and low settings the GT 1030 is loaded to about 68% using 8 GB of system RAM, which gives around 60 FPS) . With MSI Afterburner I limited the max Temperature of the GT 1030 to 68 Celsius with 87% power and fan on auto (50% fan speed when 68 Celsius is reached at about 1300 MHz clock speed average - it clocks down at max temp) to maximize card longevity. At normal office work and entertainment like movie watching, etc the GT 1030 has an average temperature of around 41 degrees Celsius at 700 Mhz clock and fan at 35%. So be aware that this GT 1030 is by all means the bottle neck of this system and most likely any new processor with enough RAM will outperform this Graphic card. So low end new processors match well with this Card. The integrated UHD 630 of the processor had way more stutters and probably half as much FPS as the game was with this card way more playable, had better graphics and a very smooth picture scroll when turning around (FPS). With the integrated graphics (UHD 630) the total system RAM used was as high as 50% meaning around 12 GB.So overall I just recommend this GT 1030 since it gives an way better experience and is a very good match to any low powered systems and low end new gen processors. With this particular game the GT 1030 was pegged at 99%, while the CPU hovered around up to max 75% and the RAM today needed for this system would be about at least 12 GB (I had 24 GB total RAM installed). All mayor components match each other very well with this system. The box states the transistors are "military grade" and have an aluminum core, while the card lasts 40 years normal office use at 60 Degrees Celsius (365000 hours) and 10 years for gaming when at 70 Degrees Celsius (112000 hours). While both fans, of the CPU and GT 1030 are on there is an noticeable humming sound when the graphics are not temp limited which could get annoying over time for students, etc (people used to total silence environment). While on entertaining (watching movies, Youtube, etc) the fans humming is not noticeable. The Dell SFF I have has only one single fan for the CPU and no desktop chassis fans whatsoever, additionally to the PSU fan. So the GT 1030's fan will provide a better air flow within the chassis as to help cool surrounding components as well as it moves air within the chassis. Thats a good thing although not totally silent. On 99% load, 68 Celsius temp limit, the GT 1030 fan is not noticeable louder as at normal 35% speed - again, no overclocking. To overclock (which I am not a friend of since it shortens the GT 1030's life span) the PSU must be at least 300 Watts. So in my case with an 200 Watt PSU I would never risk to overclock this GPU. It works and is an good GPU for medium games, Foto rendering and video editing. At least an 100% improvement over the UHD 630 integrated Graphics the i3-9100 came with. However the GT 1030 is not noticeable lowering the work load of the processor since it has similar loads with integrated or this dedicated card - indicating the GT 1030 is not helping the CPU processing its chores. I recommend this GT 1030 since its for sure an improvement over any integrated Intel graphics (dunno about the Ryzen integrated Vega 11 of ATI, since that should be similar to the GT 1030). Get the GDDR5 instead of the GDDR4. On my system the Memory speed of the GT 1030 clocks at 3000 Mhz while the card states its capable of 6000 Mhz - PCIe states 4 lanes used (or something) which maybe the cause of that.

First, the housekeeping. This graphics card is massive. You may need to make some adjustments if you have a standard desktop case. I had to crimp down a notch on one of the expansion slots in the back so the card would seat perfectly in the motherboard interface. I just used a small pair of pliers to complete this. Take the time to learn the layout of your chipset and case and be very gentle when installing this card. While it is not flimsy, the card pins on the bottom are somewhat obscured by the fan shroud and headers (yeah, you read that right😁). For some reason, my card didn't come with an installation CD. No big deal. Just go to the NIVIDIA website and download the latest software which optimizes game settings for you. Next thing: power. You'll need at least a 500w power supply. I use the EVGA which comes with a 6 pin molex connector that plugs right into this graphics card. NOTE: if you have anything other than an ATX motherboard, you're going to need a 20+4 pin to P2 adapter which is available right here on Amazon. Now for the fun stuff.What's your game: Fortnite? Apex Legends? Call of Duty? At GDDR 5 with 4 GB of RAM, this game plays the above games at high and epic settings with ease and runs as quiet as the internal fans. NOTE: this card does tend to whir in a standard desktop case. Not to worry. I just removed the side panel and the card stays cool and very quiet. To add, when you run games like Fortnite on optimal settings, you may experience some freeze frames. THAT'S NOT YOUR GRAPHICS CARD - IT'S YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION. I have experienced this with both ethernet and wireless so I tested the speed of my internet connection and sure enough, I'm just under 10MB which is not optimal for online gaming. Nonetheless, I make due by lowering the settings a bit which compensates well. Lastly, the price point. Hands down, the best card you can buy for the money and performance output which trumps other cards within its price range. Overall, I am very happy with this card. It has revolutionized my gaming experience and I know it will do the same for you.