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    help me find a replacement gpu

    I turned my computer on the other day and, after it booted up and I logged into Windows and opened Chrome, it just shut down. After 2.5 years of faithful service. Turning it back on resulted in a "no signal" message on the monitor. The GPU (rx 460 PCI-E) wasn't showing signs of life (fans wouldn't spin on start-up) so I took it out and plugged the cable into the on-board graphics port and everything worked ok. I bravely concluded I need to replace the GPU.

    I pretty much only play Classic WOW and I was ok with what I was getting from the RX 460. Can anyone please recommend a not-too-expensive adequate replacement and where to buy it from? I'm in the UK. Let's say up to £90, preferably cheaper? I don't mind if it's used/refurbished as long as it doesn't feel dodgy. Being able to return it would be a bonus, on the off chance that it's the PCI-E slot on my motherboard that's keeeled over.

    I assembled the PC I am using myself about 2.5 years ago but researching all this just feels daunting now so I'm really open to suggestions.

    Thanks in advance

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    Can get a new RX 550 for about 100 on Amazon:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077HPGSLC/

    Your performance will be almost the same as with an RX 460, but at least you get a new warranty.

    Didn't see any 1050s under 100, only 1030s.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OneWay View Post
    I don't know where would you search for used or refurbished GPUs but I would recommend GTX 1050. Brand new is around £100
    I don't either. I was just throwing it out there...

    Thanks for the suggestions.

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    AMD just announced the RX 5500 which should come out soon. It might be a viable upgrade.
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    That would involve waiting

    I got the gtx 1050, should arrive tomorrow.

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    I would have gone for a used RX 570, because a gtx 1050 is kind of terrible.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shakadam View Post
    I would have gone for a used RX 570, because a gtx 1050 is kind of terrible.
    This is what I would have done.

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    i actually found an rx 570 for less than the 1050. so cancelled the amazon delivery...will i be able to cope with this high stake drama much longer?

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