51RISC GeForce RTX 3050 LP Graphics Card, Low Profile 6GB GDDR6 Small Form Factor Video Card for Gaming 4K Display Desktop/Mini PC SFF Video Card (RTX 3050 6GB- Low Profile)

MINISFORUM MS-A2 Oculink eGPU AMD 7600M XT (GPD G1) < is a down graded to > PCIe slot NVIDIA RTX3050-LP ------------------------ I have a dual port Oculink 4x + 4x (8x lanes total) which i connect the GPD G1 eGPU but i find Oculink cable very unpredictable problems at times (with my environment), so while Oculink cable replacements is on its way to rule out the possible bad Oculink, many users complains the same about Oculink (whatever). In the mean time... i thought to try out this budget purchase, it was a very good choice! Installation ------------------------ with MS-A2, the Low Profile bracket install was pretty straight forward, before installing into the PCIe slot, i just had to "relocate" one of the two foam pads (on the montherboard) a little towards the front to avoid GPU card's metal back plate obstruction (see photo). once you clear that little foam pad, it should just pop right in like a charm. after that little foam pad relocated the clearance is perfect (top and bottom side with system cover back on). NOTE: if you need to take the card out for inspection and reinstall, try to loosen the two "low profile bracket screws", you might find it easier to remove without stressing. This manufacturing quality is pretty good, price is reasonable, it was $20 cheaper than another online competing reseller, the additional fan noise is not much noticeable for my ears, its not any louder to my ears than what system already producing with the CPU side already. My only wish was that the back side bracket has no ventilation holes, but the MS-A2 directional over-all air flow design is fine, so far its not a show stopper as far as heat is concerned. So performance comparison "specs on paper" its a downgrade, ... but i cant really tell much of difference performance wise. My old game tiles that runs on Dx8, i use dgVoodoo2 opensource to remap Dx8 to Dx12 to take advantage of modern GPUs, it runs pretty smooth can't complain at all!

Works great, benchmark was slightly higher than expected :) Fast shipping :) Tyvm

I’m very happy with my graphics card, it works great and was well priced.

The 51RISC RTX 3050 Low Profile 6GB is a surprisingly capable little card. If you’re working with a small form factor PC or a prebuilt that only supports low‑profile GPUs, this is one of the strongest drop‑in upgrades available. Despite its compact design, it handles 1080p gaming very well and can even push into 1440p on lighter titles. The 6GB of GDDR6 helps with modern textures, and the card stays reasonably cool and quiet under load. Installation is straightforward, and the included low‑profile brackets make it easy to fit into tight cases. It’s also nice to see support for 8K output, even if most users won’t need it. it adds future flexibility. The only real limitation is that it’s still a 3050 at heart, so you shouldn’t expect high‑end performance or max settings in demanding AAA games. But for compact builds, office PCs you want to repurpose for gaming, or anyone needing a power‑efficient GPU with modern features, this card delivers excellent value. A strong choice for SFF enthusiasts looking for a meaningful performance boost without changing their entire system

Works so far...does what it needs to do for what my son uses it for playing basic games.