Yes, you can use a 2GB graphics card with a B350 motherboard.
Yes, you can use a 2GB graphics card with a B350 motherboard.
The 2GB graphics card is a poor choice not due to motherboard fit, but because it offers minimal VRAM. Current games typically need 4GB; 6-8 GB would be sufficient for smooth 1080p or higher resolution gameplay in any decently made title. I didn’t watch the whole video, but it seems someone might be referencing motherboard compatibility for a Crossfire setup with two cards, though SLI/Crossfire support is largely outdated and poorly handled in modern games. In short, 2GB is a very inadequate amount.
This seems like a deliberately misleading video. 2023 updates, R5 1600 as an upgrade versus i3 (what i3?), claiming it offers the best value. Absolutely no price is given. At around 10€, it’s reasonable since similar models cost between 10-20€ and are plentiful. First generation Ryzen with DDR4 2400 RAM looks promising. Displaying RX560 reinforces the idea this is just bait. Claiming 2GB is unnecessary pushes using a 4GB model despite that. Mentioning Crossfire and a second GPU package adds to the confusion. The whole setup under 100€ from an older i3 version still feels shaky with many questionable components. I found it hard to watch the entire ten minutes.
Your 1.5GB GTX 580 functions properly with your B550 system, and the UEFI is operating within compatibility settings.
I've been using 2GB cards like GTX 960, 760 and 660 for a while now. Modern AAA titles at 1080p still struggle with just 2GB of VRAM. Even if the cards were strong enough, they wouldn't be worth it anymore. They work okay for casual games, but I wouldn't suggest getting one.
I stopped using my 580 back in 2017, though I’d owned it for about eight years before that. The card didn’t handle anything really modern these days. I switched to a GTX 980 Classified and it’s been used regularly ever since—it now lives on my son’s computer. Four GB feels pretty limited nowadays. He’ll get the 3070Ti soon.