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GTX 1050 Ti Found for $2 at Goodwill Runs Cyberpunk 2077

Daniel Cross 2 min read

A Reddit user found a working GTX 1050 Ti for $2 at Goodwill. The card runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 30 FPS, beating the typical $100 used market price.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card
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A Reddit user found a working GeForce GTX 1050 Ti for just two dollars at a Goodwill thrift store, a find that highlights the unpredictable nature of the secondhand hardware market. This rare acquisition matters because finding functional graphics cards in donated electronics has become increasingly difficult as new GPU prices remain high. The discovery offers a glimpse into the potential value hidden in discarded systems for budget-conscious builders.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card

Reddit user discovers working GPU at thrift store for $2

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is an older graphics card built on NVIDIA's Pascal architecture, which remains capable of handling modern titles with some adjustments. It features 768 CUDA cores, 4GB of GDDR5 memory, and a modest 75W power draw that allows it to run without additional power connectors. This specific unit survived the donation process and remained fully functional for the lucky buyer.

Performance testing of the card shows it can run Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p resolution with set to Balanced, achieving approximately 30 FPS. This performance level demonstrates that even entry-level GPUs from previous generations can deliver playable frame rates when upscaling technology is utilized. The card's ability to handle such a demanding title at this price point underscores its enduring utility for low-budget gaming setups.

Used GTX 1050 Ti cards typically sell for around 100 USD on the secondhand market, making the two-dollar purchase exceptionally rare. This price disparity illustrates the significant value gap between a standard used card and a lucky thrift store find. The article emphasizes the rarity of such deals, noting that working GPUs are often scarce in donated equipment.

We looked at RTX Spark mini PC earlier while tracking NVIDIA launches to understand the broader context of budget hardware availability. The story serves as a reminder that functional components can still be found in unexpected places despite the general scarcity in the used market. Buyers interested in extreme budget builds should keep an eye on local thrift stores for potential hidden gems.

Source: TweakTown

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