maxsun AMD R5 230 2GB DDR3 Low Profile: At a Glance
Maxsun positions the maxsun AMD R5 230 2GB DDR3 Low Profile as a affordable pc components, asking $39.99. After 33 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a very good 4.0 stars. We've ranked it #96 out of 113 in this category. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 91% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
System Construction
Pre-built pc components vary widely in case and component quality. Some reviews note generic case parts and basic cable routing. The components inside matter more than the chassis, but a poor case can still hurt thermals.
The Numbers
- Brand: Maxsun
- Price: $39.99 (well below the $446.23 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.0 of 5.0
- Reviews: 33
- Category rank: #96 of 113 in pc components
- Cheaper in category: 2 products
- Higher-rated in category: 106 products
- More-reviewed in category: 92 products
From the Reviews
With only 33 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.0-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
For context, the average rating in the pc components category is 4.5 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
Cheap vs. Capable
At $39.99, the maxsun AMD R5 230 2GB DDR3 Low Profile sits well below the $446.23 category average. 2 options are cheaper and 110 are more expensive.
The category leader is the XFX Radeon RX 580 8GB GTS XXX Edition ($169.00, 4.5★, 9,732 reviews). The maxsun AMD R5 230 2GB DDR3 Low Profile is $129.01 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- MSI RTX 5060 8GB Gaming OC Graphics Card - $384.99, 5.0★ (11 reviews) · Higher rated
- SOYO GeForce GT 730 4GB DDR3 Low Profile - $59.99, 5.0★ (7 reviews) · Higher rated
- Vandossy GeForce GT 730 4GB 4x HDMI - $89.99, 5.0★ (3 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the MSI RTX 5060 8GB Gaming OC Graphics Card at 5.0★.
Should You Buy It?
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional pc components without overspending
Bottom Line
7.1/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.