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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Enough GPU power at a good price!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good graphics card for a good price! I built a lower end gaming computer for my wife that could run Marvel Rivals. The RTX 3050 8GB can get 60fps in the game with all the graphics on medium, but with character models on high. The game looks good enough to play and runs well on this GPU. If you are looking for just enough power at a good price, this is the GPU for you.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to the absolute beast of a graphics card I just snagged from Best Buy. We're talking about a piece of hardware so powerful that it doesn’t just render pixels; it whispers sweet nothings to them before arranging them into a symphony of visual ecstasy.
Installation? Please, it was so fast and easy that I’m pretty sure the card installed itself. I opened the box, and I swear it winked at me, flexed a little, and jumped into my PC on its own. I just sat back, sipped my coffee, and watched as it slid into the PCIe slot with the grace of a ballerina who moonlights as a tech genius.
Now, when I fire up a game, it’s like the pixels have been lifting weights. The graphics are so smooth and detailed, I’m pretty sure my monitor blushed the first time I turned it on. The frame rates? They’re so high, I’ve had to strap my chair down to keep from being blown away by the sheer speed.
In conclusion, this graphics card isn’t just good; it’s the superhero your gaming rig has been waiting for. It’s faster than a cheetah on energy drinks and smoother than buttered silk. Best Buy should probably start selling capes, because this card is saving the day, every day.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Acquired this to upgrade my kid system from onboard graphics to this MSI 3050. It was a big difference and the kid been playing solid 7 days! Got it on sale and I couldn't pass it up. It performs well and there have been no issues.
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
WARNING!
ITEM IS NOT AS DESCRIBED IN SPECS BY BEST BUY ON PRODUCT PAGE.
I am writing this negative review with great disappointment, as it marks the first time I have felt compelled to do so after many positive experiences with Best Buy. Future buyers need to be aware of a serious discrepancy regarding this GPU.
Upon purchasing the MSI - NVIDIA VENTUS 2X XS 8G OC (8GB GDDR6 - PCI Express 4.0 - Graphics Card - Black), I was under the impression that the product would feature 1 HDMI Port and 3 Display Ports, as stated on Best Buy's product page.
However, after having the GPU installed by a professional technician, I discovered that the actual configuration includes only 1 HDMI Port, 1 Display Port, and 1 DL-DVI-D Port.
This means it does not have the four ports advertised, which significantly alters the usability of this graphics card for my needs.
I entrusted my computer technician with the installation, believing the product specifications would hold true.
It was only after receiving my computer back that I realized the incorrect configuration.
I reached out to Best Buy's phone support to rectify the situation.
Unfortunately, my experience was less than satisfactory.
I spoke with three different representatives, each time explaining the issue in detail and expressing my desire for a remedy rather than a simple return.
What I was hoping for was some form of adjustment or resolution that could alleviate the inconvenience of uninstalling the GPU, especially since I had to pay a technician for the initial installation.
Regrettably, I was met with resistance, and the representatives were unwilling to escalate the matter to a supervisor plus refused to allow me to discuss this matter with a Best Buy supervisor..
Instead, they presented me with the only options of returning the item or visiting a Best Buy store to further discuss my case.
It appears that Best Buy's phone support has changed, possibly due to offshore operations, and it simply hasn’t been at the same level of service I’ve come to expect over the years.
This experience has not only left me frustrated but has also made me reconsider my purchasing process moving forward.
In light of this experience, I strongly advise future customers to verify manufacturer specifications before placing an order, especially when relying on information that ends up being inaccurate.
I sincerely hope that Best Buy addresses this issue to avoid affecting other customers in the future.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I use this gpu for rtx video upscaling to when I'm watching lower quality content. On auto its on setting 2, on setting 4 its lagging, but its a beta feature. I haven't tried gaming on this. Build quality is good.