Bought this GPU for my system as an upgrade from a r7 250 1gb ddr5. The 2 gb ddr5 this GPU has makes a phenomenal difference. My PC runs on an i3 6100, basic mobo, 8gb ddr4, 1080p 60 hz monitor. and now this brand new GTX 1050. I was a little worried that the 2gb version of this card wouldn't be worth the money but it is. I have played Planetside 2 a lot with this card. Used to play on Low Settings and got ~30 fps. Now I can easily play on Ultra and get 60 fps when doing non-graphic heavy stuff but in the middle of a firefight with lots of other players (as it happens to be in Planetside) it drops to ~25 or so. But you can lower your settings to gain a more consistent frame rate. I also played COD IW Zombies at the recommended settings (which look great imo) at 60 fps. Assassins creed black flag can be handled well also. At Ultra settings, the card does struggle. But this card isn't for ultra. At medium to high settings, even on the seas, I easily got a consistent 60 fps. To recap, this is for casual pc gamers who like their games to look nice at 1080p, don't need 4k resolution at 100fps (read overkill graphics), and don't wan't to spend lots of cash.

I purchased this video card to correct one the many faults of Windows 10. An update rendered the on-board graphics processor unable to drive the monitor at 1920X1080. I needed something inexpensive, reasonably modern, and available that day. Enter the GeForce GTX 1050. It's a reasonably plucky little card, smooths playback of some videos, once again allows for full display on the monitor, and installation is a snap. I'm used to working on my own builds, so upgrading a factory box was actually kind of a pleasure. This card is a good buy for anyone trying to future proof themselves for a few years, but it certainly isn't for an enthusiast game.

This works great and easily installs easily, both software-wise and hardware. It's not as long as other cards and require no extra power outlet. AVOID the 1050Ti version -- especially for Mac OS Sierra

Very good graphics works almost excellent with small lag some time but 95% of the time is fast

simple set up outstanding graphics for a 1050 2gb pny card works really good for most graphical needs like simple gaming and simple photo video editing but again don't expect more then what you are paying for its affordable and good but nothing out of the special its a really decent card for under 200 dollars the only drawback mines was missing the software dvd media drivers so I had to download then manually from the nvidia website other wise this car its really good for general daily used so I do highly recommended for any one who is upgrading from integrated graphics or older video cards instead it all good do go in my opinion