4gb graphics card without fan vs. 2gb card with fan?

archz2 · 21 Jun 2016

Hahahha... I don't know who is the culprit for such 4gb fanless things. Zotac or Nvidia.

Hey, I'll have now 8Gb total ddr3 ram in my PC as I'll buy new ram too.

So graphics card being ddr5 is not an issue I hope?

archz2 · 21 Jun 2016

And do I have to check for any further incompatibilities or hidden numbers in my existing motherboard model so as I don't end up buying the wrong card?

ThrashZone · 21 Jun 2016

Hi,
Well you haven't posted any information about your machine so that is hard to say :)
You can use cpuid/ cpu-z and post the Mainboard/ cpu/ memory sections
CPU-Z | Softwares | CPUID

You can also open the side of the case and take a picture of the inside
See the links above my signature on how to upload... images here.

RoasterMen · 21 Jun 2016

I've made a simple modification on my previous graphics card that is a silent edition. Put a fan on it (Super glue it) 80mm will do but be careful on the graphics card it may not sit on the PCI-E slot properly. I still agree on ThrashZone on getting the 2GB DDR5 version. Only choose the silent version if your case has enough fans to cool it off (My GeForce 210 doesn't have one and the chassis has a 120mm front fan). Changing the thermal compound is another solution to thermal problems (But I wouldn't reccomend doing it every year, just a maximum of 1.5 years will do and a cleaning will do the trick.)

archz2 · 21 Jun 2016

ThrashZone said:

Hi,
Well you haven't posted any information about your machine so that is hard to say :)
You can use cpuid/ cpu-z and post the Mainboard/ cpu/ memory sections
CPU-Z | Softwares | CPUID

You can also open the side of the case and take a picture of the inside
See the links above my signature on how to upload... images here.

Oh, sure. I'll post the complete information about my motherboard in an hour or so. I've just woken up and was checking messages. Thanks for replying. [emoji2]

archz2 · 21 Jun 2016

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archz2 · 21 Jun 2016

I used Speccy software to get these statistics of my motherboard.

Motherboard
Manufacturer ECS
Model H61H2-M2 (CPU 1)
Version 1.0
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model Sandy Bridge
Chipset Revision 09
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model H61
Southbridge Revision B3
BIOS
Brand American Megatrends Inc.
Version 4.6.4
Date 11-02-2011
Voltage
+5V 5.188 V
CPU CORE 2.220 V
VIN3 1.632 V
VIN4 1.104 V
+3.3V 1.933 V
VIN6 0.480 V
VIN7 1.668 V
VIN8 1.704 V
PCI Data
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage In Use
Data lanes x16
Slot Designation J6B2
Characteristics 3.3V, Shared, PME
Slot Number 0
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage In Use
Data lanes x1
Slot Designation J6B1
Characteristics 3.3V, Shared, PME
Slot Number 1
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage In Use
Data lanes x1
Slot Designation J6D1
Characteristics 3.3V, Shared, PME
Slot Number 2
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage In Use
Data lanes x1
Slot Designation J7B1
Characteristics 3.3V, Shared, PME
Slot Number 3
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage In Use
Data lanes x1
Slot Designation J8B4
Characteristics 3.3V, Shared, PME
Slot Number 4

Solarstarshines · 21 Jun 2016

archz2 said:

My pc is running windows 7 - 64 bit ultimate. I upgraded the motherboard of my PC in 2010 with second generation i3 processor and 4GB RAM. It has integrated intel graphics. I'm planning to buy a new graphic card for my PC.

I found graphics card of 2GB and 4GB under my budget of 7000 bucks.

I am considering the following options

#1 Zotac-GeForce GT 730 4GB (without cooling fan) priced at Rs. 6494

#2 Zotac Nvidia Gt 730 - 2Gb (with cooling fan) priced at Rs. 5198

I do page layout composing that includes photographs of 8 megapixels. I also do photoshop work, HD video editing in Adobe Premiere, 3d modeling in Sketchup and still scene photo realistic rendering in Sketchup using vray.

I don't play games at all.

Is it safe to buy a graphics card (option #1 i.e. 4Gb variant) that does not have a fan?

Are you talking $70.00 dollars because $7000.00 is extreme for any GPU lol

essenbe · 22 Jun 2016

I think he is saying 7000 RS (Indian Rupee) which is around $100.

archz2 · 22 Jun 2016

essenbe said:

I think he is saying 7000 RS (Indian Rupee) which is around $100.

Yes, you're right. 7000 Indian Rupees.