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What is the best version of the GTX 1050 Ti?

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I read his posts and I don't how you could draw such a conclusion from such little info.

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It would be helpful for the community if you filled in your complete system specs.
For instance, hertz asked about a model number for your chassis, the form factor and size of the mainboard, and if was from a system builder.
These things will help us figure out how to replace the PSU, if possible, giving you options.
 

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For that system, a 1060, period.
 
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@Static~Charge
I read his posts and I don't how you could draw such a conclusion from such little info.

@AntDeek
It would be helpful for the community if you filled in your complete system specs.
For instance, hertz asked about a model number for your chassis, the form factor and size of the mainboard, and if was from a system builder.
These things will help us figure out how to replace the PSU, if possible, giving you options.
I dont think you read the 1st post when the OP said, (minus 6pin). If it took you over 10 posts to understand no 6pin, I think you need to adjust your glasses.

Even I understood the OP on the 1st post and I have the thick a$$ glasses.
 
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For that system, a 1060, period.

Yes. It's so obvious I don't know why I didn't think of this before!

I dont think you read the 1st post when the OP said, (minus 6pin). If it took you over 10 posts to understand no 6pin, I think you need to adjust your glasses.

Even I understood the OP on the 1st post and I have the thick a$$ glasses.

Yes, the title of the thread should have been "What is the best version of PSU"?.
 
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Just because it is proprietary does NOT mean there isn't a workaround to replace it, particularly since judging from his listed components it isn't that old.
 
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I put the EVGA GTX 1050 ti OC in my htpc. Its a single fan, small, quiet, and over clocked. Bought on sale. Actually games pretty well sense the TV is 720. But primary use is Sling, Hulu, Net flicks, Kodi
 

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All you have done in this thread is try to push the OP to buy a AMD Card when he Specified Nvidia
You even sugested he change his proprioty PSU for a Standard ATX psu just So you can AGAIN PUSH FOR YOUR CHOICE OF CARD
The OP does not need help such as you PUSH!!!
CHILL OUT
 
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So, the new question stands. RX460 with FreeSync (more input lag) on my 4k display, or go with the 1050ti for better raw performance?
 
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1050Ti is clearly the better choice. How much do you value low noise levels?
 
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So, the new question stands. RX460 with FreeSync (more input lag) on my 4k display, or go with the 1050ti for better raw performance?

1050 TI
 
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IMO The best version of the 1050Ti (which is topic of this thread) is whatever has the best warranty.
 
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All you have done in this thread is try to push the OP to buy a AMD Card when he Specified Nvidia
You even sugested he change his proprioty PSU for a Standard ATX psu just So you can AGAIN PUSH FOR YOUR CHOICE OF CARD
The OP does not need help such as you PUSH!!!
CHILL OUT

I suggest the RX 480 because it's only $20 more, and it makes more sense upgrading from a GTX 950.
If the OP could find a GTX 1060 for a comparable price that would be good also, however would once again be confronted with the PSU issue.
Now since OP does not want to give full system specs, there is no way anyone can suggest a fix to allow these upgrades by replacing the PSU.

However, I have one final suggestion which I'm pretty sure will be ignored as well:

OP, since you stated you have a Molex connector, if you test to see if it is 12v and that the wires are standard you can run the RX 480 or GTX 1060 using a Molex Adapter.
https://www.amazon.com/molex-8-pin-adapter/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i:aps,k:molex to 8 pin adapter&tag=tec06d-20

Since we have members posting that have nothing to offer other than criticism of my suggestions, and Thanking others that also bring nothing useful to this discussion, I will say "Best Wishes, and Good Luck!".
 
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I suggest the RX 480 because it's only $20 more
And don't forget you also
So basically, you are confined to cards that only run off the PCI Express?
Go buy a decent power supply for $18.99 and get the RX 480!
Thats $39 more and then he has to mod stuff to get it to fit
Your Still pushing a AMD Solution
OP, since you stated you have a Molex connector, if you test to see if it is 12v and that the wires are standard you can run the RX 480 or GTX 1060 using a Molex Adapter.
 
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And don't forget you also

Thats $39 more and then he has to mod stuff to get it to fit
Your Still pushing a AMD Solution

Yes, once again, if you can find a GTX 1060 for the same or lower cost I will suggest that card too, in fact I did, if you re-read my post.
 
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Yes, once again, if you can find a GTX 1060 for the same or lower cost I will suggest that card too.

I just went through this. I wanted a 1050 ti but the 1060 were so close in price. I needed a quiet card, cool for a very small case. End the end I picked the 1050 ti because it was finally on sale but the 1060 was temping
 
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I just went through this. I wanted a 1050 ti but the 1060 were so close in price. I needed a quiet card, cool for a very small case. End the end I picked the 1050 ti because it was finally on sale but the 1060 was temping

I'm assuming you are talking about the 3GB VRAM 1060?
The RX 480 is only $20 more than the 1050Ti in question, but if OP wants to spend more for a less performing GTX 1060, that is of course his/her prerogative.
 
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I thought I wouldn't have to say it with my previous post, but once again, stay on topic.
 
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Thank you. Seems like there is an adaptor, the HP 6 pin to ATX adaptor that will let me use any PSU. Might go with a GTX 1060 since its better than the Rx480?
 
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Thank you. Seems like there is an adaptor, the HP 6 pin to ATX adaptor that will let me use any PSU. Might go with a GTX 1060 since its better than the Rx480?

The RX 480 is only $20 more than the 1050Ti in question, but if OP wants to spend more for a less performing GTX 1060, that is of course his/her prerogative.

https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/would-you-buy-gtx-1060-or-rx-480.224303/

https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/...ver-improving-over-time-is-not-a-myth.228443/
 
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Might go with a GTX 1060 since its better than the Rx480?
That's not really what people have been saying at all. 480 is faster than the 1060 and now costs the same, if not less in some cases. I'd start being wary of your PSU at this point though.
 
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I see. So what would be the best GPU for me (with a new PSU) at the around $200 range?
 
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I see. So what would be the best GPU for me (with a new PSU) at the around $200 range?

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Looks like that dealie on the Power Color has Sold Out already. But keep an eye out as I've been shopping for a second card and have noticed a downward trend in prices, especially with these limited time sales. That was the second time in a week I saw special sales of the board partner 4GB models.

One thing to consider since you say you own a 4K FreeSync monitor, is that the Radeon RX 480 will let you run quite a few games at playable frames at 1440p Resolution.

I found several under $200, but I would watch and wait this coming week as I think there will be more dealies like that Power Color.
 
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I see. So what would be the best GPU for me (with a new PSU) at the around $200 range?

$200 for both the GPU and PSU?
 
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