ASUS Phoenix NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 OC Edition Gaming Graphics Card (PCIe 3.0, 4GB GDDR6 Memory, HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D, Axial-tech Fan Design)

I didn't want to buy a new power supply because I'm using old hardware and this card is powered entirely by the PCI slot, so I didn't. It allows me to play almost all games at high frame rates and with plenty of detail. That is, casual games. Mostly couch co-op, with a few fps and adventure/puzzle games thrown in for good measure. I don't play "AAA" games that were released recently; the majority of them are pre-released. This card is a rocket for those who have them. The card itself is a little more expensive than some alternatives, but once you add in the cost of a power supply, it's a no-brainer. I'll eventually upgrade the entire PC.

Reece Wright

| May 16, 2021

I've tried everything I can think of to get my computer to recognize and install the drivers for this card. I tried in safe mode and with driver removal software. To force the install, I even changed files in the drivers. Nothing goes as planned. It's as if the GPU card's chip isn't an NVIDIA chip at all.

Hamza Valdez

| Apr 18, 2021

This is what I installed in my Dell Inspiron 3670 (Intel i5-4560) laptop. It has a 9400 processor and 12 GB of RAM, and it performs admirably. This was the fastest GPU I could find that didn't require an additional power supply. Instead, this nifty little guy gets all of his power from the PCIE slot and runs on my pathetic 290 watt power supply. I can play all modern games at 1080P and high settings at 60 frames per second, which is a huge improvement over a prebuilt PC. You should keep in mind that the GPU emits heat into the case, so you may need to upgrade your cooling system. Because my Dell uses a proprietary power supply, motherboard, and power connector with no additional fan headers or molex connections, I added two 80mm fans and a separate 12 volt power supply to power them.

Mikayla Richmond

| Sep 19, 2021

so- So far, I've been using Nvidia cards and the CUDA software for image processing, image analysis, and pattern recognition since the GTX 280 series. On Linux (Nvidia prefers Windows), I use AMD processors with Nvidia graphics cards, which isn't the best match (Nvidia prefers Intel). So I had three AMD systems that needed to be upgraded (2, 4, and 8 cores, respectively). I purchased two GTX 1650s and relocated a GTX 650 that we had on hand to replace one of the GTX 280s. All systems were upgraded from Fedora 33 to Fedora 35 during the process, and OpenCV image processing was upgraded to version 4. To begin with, because Nvidia is at odds with the open source community (because they only provide binary drivers), the Nvidia drivers were removed and Nouveau drivers (which are open source) were installed in their place. I reinstalled the Nvidia drivers in order to regain CUDA compute capability, but now everything is broken. Neither OpenCV nor the CUDA samples will compile. Nvidia appears to have adopted such a Windows-centric philosophy that their C compiler requirements are three versions ahead of the most recent Linux C compiler (C 14 is only available in Windows). Perhaps the battle with Nouveau and open-source purists has soured their opinion of Linux. However, it puts those who have been using their products for more than a decade at risk of not being able to do real work. Don't release it if it fails to compile. br>While the Gtx 1650 is a great graphics card (as is the Gtx 650), I bought it for reasons other than that.

Peyton Huff

| Jun 28, 2021

Decent card, easy to install, downloaded drivers before removing Radeon card, and uninstalled AMD drivers. When you turn on your computer, it automatically searches for and installs drivers. I was hoping it wasn't a TU117 and instead was the updated card, but it wasn't to be. It's not a big deal because this isn't a gaming computer or one that's used to create content. Even with an older AMD FX processor and 32GB of RAM, the graphics are quick. As an HTPC, it is only used for streaming 4K video and light web browsing. In terms of streaming, the card is performing admirably. It has no trouble handling 2160p@60fps. Because of the chip shortage, the price is high, but supply and demand dictates the price, so I can't complain. I didn't want to wait because a new 120hz native panel X900h Sony 85 inch was scheduled to arrive the next day. I'm looking forward to seeing how it all comes together with the HTPC upgrades.

Arianna Lee

| Dec 29, 2021

In fact, I'm running this card with a 250w power supply and I'm not experiencing any hiccups or choppy frame rates. Granted, I'd prefer a 300W supply, but there's no way to upgrade my Dell prebuilt Inspiron 3668. br>Excellent little gaming card with VR support and a low noise level. I'm using it with the most recent games with no issues.

Jade Albert

| Mar 16, 2021

This Video Card was ordered and received much sooner than anticipated. Installing the software and getting the computer back online and playing games was a breeze. So far, it runs quietly with no fan noise, though I haven't tried overclocking it, so I can't say if it can handle it. I'm content simply to be able to play World of Warcraft without experiencing any video issues.

Miguel BUTCHER

| Mar 12, 2021

As expected, it functions properly. A six-pin connector is not required to provide additional power. I recommend that you download the free ASUS GPU Tweak II software to tweak the settings.

Nyomi Kelley

| Jun 15, 2021