Even if you are not an avid gamer, but still spend a significant amount of time playing games on your computer, you need a good graphics card to not only reduce low performance, but also experience high-quality gaming features. Video cards are responsible for the quality of the image displayed on the display. If you can’t spend a lot but are looking for pocket-friendly graphics card options, here are some that might fit your budget.
1. Asus GeForce GT710-SL-2GD5-CSM (2 GB)
The Asus GeForce GT710-SL-2GD5-CSM video card has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory. It is ideal for multimedia installations thanks to an exclusive radiator that provides passive cooling. This graphics card has VGA, DVI and HDMI ports. Users can also overclock the graphics card with GPU Tweak II software.
5555 rupees
Asus GeForce GT710-SL-2GD5-CSM supports resolutions up to 4K (3840×2160 pixels).
2. Asus GeForce GT730-2GD5-BRK (2 GB)
The Asus GeForce GT730-2GD5-BRK has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory. It has a PCI Express 2.0 interface and requires a minimum 300W power supply. The video card has DVI-D, VGA and HDMI ports with support for High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). In addition, users can adjust the performance of the graphics card using the GPU Tweak software.
4885 rupees
Asus GeForce GT730-2GD5-BRK is equipped with a dust-proof fan.
3. Zotac GeForce GT 710 Zone Edition (2 GB)
Zotac GeForce GT 710 Zone Edition is a single-slot graphics card with 2 GB of DDR3 memory. It supports multiple displays and includes DL-DVI, VGA and HDMI ports. The video card has a core clock frequency of 954 MHz. In addition, it is equipped with a large radiator for passive cooling.
3646 rupees
The Zotac GeForce GT 710 Zone Edition graphics card requires a minimum 300 W power supply.
4. Gigabyte GeForce GV-N710D3-2GL (2 GB)
The Gigabyte GeForce GV-N710D3-2GL is a low-profile video card that is ideal for compact systems. It has 2 GB of DDR3 memory and a core clock frequency of 954 MHz. The video card is equipped with Dual-link DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI ports. It supports the PCI Express 2.0 interface and requires a power supply of at least 300 W.
3425 rupees
The Gigabyte GeForce GV-N710D3-2GL video card is equipped with a cooling fan.
5. MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP (2 GB)
The MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP video card has a core clock frequency of 954 MHz. It has 2 GB of DDR3 memory. This video card is equipped with a large heatsink that ensures silent operation. It is equipped with HDMI, Dual-link DVI-D and D-Sub ports.
3790 rupees
The MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP video card has a low-profile design for compact system installations.
6. Zotac GT 710 (2 GB)
The Zotac GT 710 is a single-slot graphics card with DL-DVI, VGA and HDMI ports. In addition, it can support up to three displays simultaneously. It has 2 GB of DDR3 memory and a base clock frequency of up to 954 MHz. The GT 710 is equipped with one smart fan for efficient cooling.
4409 rupees
The Zotac GT 710 has a PCI Express 2.0 interface and requires a minimum 300W power supply.
7. REO AMD Radeon HD 7300 (1 GB)
The REO AMD Radeon HD 7300 video card is equipped with 1 GB of DDR3 memory. It has a DMS-59 port and can support two displays simultaneously via a DMS-59 to Dual DVI-I converter. The video card has a basic clock frequency of 675 MHz. In addition, it can support a maximum resolution of up to 2560×1600 pixels.
2300 rupees
The REO AMD Radeon HD 7300 comes with DVI to HDMI and DVI to VGA adapters.
Popular budget video cards
| Product name | Price in India |
|---|---|
| Video card GIGABYTE GeForce GV-N710D3-2GL 2GB PCI-Express pci_e ddr3_sdram (black) | 3425 rupees |
| ASUS gddr5 pci_e GeForce GT730 2GB PCI-e graphics card | 4885 rupees |
| Graphics card MSI GT 710 2 GB ddr3_sdram pci_e 2GD3H LP DDR3 | 3790 rupees |
| Video card Zotac GT 710 2GB 64BIT DDR3 ddr3_sdram pci_e | 4409 rupees |
| Video card Zotac GT 710 2 GB ddr3_sdram, pci_e, Zone Edition | 3646 rupees |
| REO AMD Radeon HD 7300 1GB DDR3 64 bit PCIe x16 Dual display video card (can connect two screens to this video card),ddr3_sdram,pci_e_x16 | 2300 rupees |
| ASUS pci_e GeForce GT 710 2GB GDDR5 HDMI VGA DVI Graphics cards Graphics cards GT710-SL-2GD5-CSM | 5555 rupees |