Best Budget Fanless Radeon Desktop Graphics Cards in 2018 For ITX
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We have discussed silent or passively cooled graphics processor coming with Nvidia chips. Today, we are talking about the same. However, today we will be looking at some of the best fanless Radeon desktop graphics cards. As we described in our previous post, fanless graphics card are used by those willing to build a completely silent PC. These Graphics cards generate an excessive amount of heat, and thus a passive cooler is highly recommended. Moreover, you will also have to take care of other stuff, such as using big chassis with proper heat sinks.
Considering that you know all this stuff and that you are ready to build a fully silent PC, we have come up with list of best fanless Radeon desktop graphics card. As we have covered all the important technical details and specifications, this post will help you to choose the right graphics card in your budget for your next build. So without anymore delay, here we begin:
This card is ideal for small entertainment center since it provides an HDMI output. We only recommend this for small form-factor PC’s and you need a basic GFX card. However, you have better options for a little more budget. Check out its specifications below:
General
Interface Type
PCI Express 2.1 x16
Interfaces
DVI-D (dual link)
HDMI
VGA
Graphics Engine
AMD Radeon R5 230
Bus Type
PCI Express 2.1 x16
API Supported
DirectX 11
Core Clock
625 MHz
Manufacturer
Asus
Power Device
Power Consumption Operational
75 Watt
Memory
Size
1 GB
Effective Clock Speed
1.2 Hz
Bus Width
64-bit
Technology
DDR3 SDRAM
Miscellaneous
Microsoft Certifications
Compatible with Windows 7
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities, ASUS GPU Tweak
Power Consumption Operational
75 Watt
Video Output
Type
graphics card
Interface Type
PCI Express 2.1 x16
Graphics Processor Manufacturer
AMD
Graphics Processor
AMD Radeon R5 230
Clock Speed
625 MHz
Max External Resolution
2560 x 1600
API Supported
DirectX 11
Output Ports (for SD)
D-Sub, DVI, HDMI
Supported Video Signal
DVI, HDMI, VGA
HDCP compatible
yes
Fanless
Yes
Video Adapter Features
AMD CrossFireX Technology, Native HDMI, AMD HD3D Technology, ASUS 0-dB thermal solution, Asus EMI Shield, GPU Tweak Streaming
If you want a multi-monitor setup, this card supports up to three. Even though officially they recommend a 500 W PSU, we recommend going with a 600 W supply. It is based on the Polaris architecture and supports HDMI 2.0b which is nice.
While gaming, you can quickly max out 1080p settings and medium settings for 4K scenarios. The performance of this card is somewhere between the Nvidia GTX 950 and 970. If you do not want to spend the extra cash on a Vega GPU, this might be your best fanless solution.
It is a DirectX 11 card and it comes with a low-profile form factor for SFF builds. You will find the low profile bracket in the box as well. If you are into too much gaming, this card is decent enough to handle most of the tasks with ease. Check out the specs below:
General
Interface Type
PCI Express 2.1 x16
Max Resolution
2560 x 1600
Interfaces
HDMI
DVI-I (dual link)
VGA
Graphics Engine
ATI Radeon HD 5450
Bus Type
PCI Express 2.1 x16
API Supported
DirectX 11, OpenCL, OpenGL 3.2, DirectCompute 11
Core Clock
650 MHz
Manufacturer
XFX Inc
Memory
Size
1 GB
Effective Clock Speed
1.066 Hz
Bus Width
64-bit
Technology
DDR3 SDRAM
Processor / Memory
Graphics Card Performance
This card’s graphics processor and memory mean that it is currently among the leaders in its class, and it should run all modern games at high resolution and image quality settings.
The GPU supports up to three monitors over HDMI, DVI, and VGA and can compute 2.6 Gigapixels/sec. It also does native HEVC decoding and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD 7.1 channels over HDMI which is DRM protected.
It also works with several OEM desktops where you need to upgrade the GFX card. Check out its specs below:
General
Device Type
Graphics card – fanless
Interface Type
PCI Express 2.1 x16
Interfaces
DVI-D
HDMI
VGA
Graphics Engine
AMD Radeon HD 5450
Bus Type
PCI Express 2.1 x16
API Supported
DirectX 11
Manufacturer
VisionTek Inc.
Power Device
Power Consumption Operational
19.4 Watt
Memory
Size
1 GB
Technology
DDR3 SDRAM
Miscellaneous
Power Consumption Operational
19.4 Watt
Video Output
Type
graphics card
Interface Type
PCI Express 2.1 x16
Graphics Processor Manufacturer
AMD
Graphics Processor
AMD Radeon HD 5450
API Supported
DirectX 11
Output Ports (for SD)
DVI, HDMI, VGA
Supported Video Signal
DVI, HDMI, VGA
Fanless
Yes
Video Adapter Features
AMD Unified Video Decoder (UVD) 2, Avivo Technology, DTS-HD Master Audio support, Dolby True HD support
Digital Video Standard
Digital Visual Interface (DVI), High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Like most of the GFX cards on this list, this one also comes with a 64-bit memory interface and a max resolution of 2560 x 1600 resolution. You can run this with ATI CrossFireX Technology for some basic gaming if that is your primary intent. Detailed specifications are given below:
AMD CrossFireX Technology, AMD PowerPlay technology, AMD Stream technology, AMD Unified Video Decoder (UVD) 3, Video Transcoding (AVT), integrated 7.1 channel HD Audio controller
Digital Video Standard
Digital Visual Interface (DVI), High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
System Requirements
Required Power Supply
400
Dimensions & Weight
Width
1.5 in
Depth
6.6 in
Height
2.7 in
Software
Type
Drivers & Utilities
Slot Required
Type
PCI Express 2.1 x16
Total Qty
1
Conclusion:
Currently, there are not many fanless models available with Radeon Graphics. However, we will keep updating here as new models are released. For now, we hope this post helps you to find the right fanless graphics card with Radeon graphics for your next “silent” build. As we have covered all technical specs, it would be easy for you to pick the right passive graphics card according to your requirements and budget. If you have any doubts, query or suggestion, feel free to use the comment box below or contact us directly. Thank You!
