Hey everyone! I've inherited an old PC from a friend with an i3 8th Gen processor, 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, a 250 GB SSD, and an Asus Prime Z370-A motherboard. The power supply seems a bit sketchy, and I'm unsure if it can handle a dedicated graphics card. I've linked it here: [Thermaltake Munich 430W](https://uk.thermaltake.com/C_00001782.htm).
I'm thinking about getting a GTX 1030, but I'm open to other budget-friendly suggestions. My main goal is to use it for Batocera-based emulation games, and I prefer to keep the upgrade minimal in terms of size and cost—ideally around 30-40 Euros. Any advice would be appreciated! Cheers!
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I’d suggest looking into a GTX 1050 Ti. It’s a great choice for emulation and should work well with your current setup. Plus, you likely won't need to upgrade your PSU for that. Good value for the performance it offers!
How about a GTX 3050 LP? I never thought I'd actually suggest a 3050, but it's pretty decent! However, be aware that it might be a bit over your budget since they're usually around 150 Euros in the used market.
Thanks for the suggestion, but that's way out of my price range! I'll stick to my budget of 30-40 Euros.
So, no PSU upgrade needed, right?