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MSI GeForce GTX 1050 low-profile graphics card with dual fans and metal bracket

MSI

MSI GeForce GTX 1050 2GT LP 2GB GDDR5 graphics card

SKU CH-D423-2X5Z3

Low-profile GeForce GTX 1050 with 2 GB GDDR5, 640 CUDA cores, boost clock 1455 MHz, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and DL-DVI-D for triple-monitor setups

  • Graphics processorGeForce GTX 1050
  • Memory capacity2 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • CUDA core count640
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency1455 MHz
  • Low-profile design fits compact builds
  • Dual-fan cooler covers more heatsink area for efficient heat removal
  • 640 CUDA cores and 2 GB 128-bit GDDR5 deliver 1080p gaming performance
  • HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and DL-DVI-D drive up to three displays at 7680×4320
  • All solid capacitors rated for 10-year lifetime under full load

Low Profile GTX 1050 for compact builds

This single-slot graphics card fits low-profile cases and small-form-factor systems. It delivers 640 CUDA cores and 2GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus. The PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface ensures broad motherboard compatibility. It targets 1080p gaming and multi-display productivity in space-constrained PCs.

Dual-fan cooling with solid capacitors

Two fans pull air across an aluminium-core heatsink to keep the GPU near its 1354 MHz base and 1455 MHz boost clocks. All-solid capacitors are rated for ten years of continuous load while reducing operating temperature. The design avoids external power connectors, drawing all power from the slot for simpler cable routing.

Three digital outputs and flexible mounting

One HDMI 2.0, one DisplayPort 1.4 and one dual-link DVI-D drive up to three monitors at 7680 x 4320 combined resolution. The low-profile bracket is pre-installed for slim chassis, while a full-height bracket is included for standard towers. NVIDIA G-SYNC support provides tear-free gaming on compatible displays.

How it compares

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Price $182.99
Cheaper than about 75% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 2 GB
Lower than about 95% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Boost frequency 1455 MHz
Lower than about 92% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameGTX 1050 2GT LP
Processor
TDP rating75 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce GTX 1050
Memory capacity2 GB
Boost frequency1455 MHz
CUDA core count640
Core frequency1354 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series
Effective memory speed7008 MHz
Memory bus width128-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.5
Supported displays3
VR readyNo
Audio & video
HDCP support2.2
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort 1.4
DVI ports1 x DL-DVI-D
Dual-link DVI supportYes
Size & build
Form factorLow Profile
Max graphics card length182 mm
Card size7.17 in × 2.72 in
Slots occupied2 Slots
More details
Cooling solutionDouble Fans

Questions about this item

How do I install this low-profile GTX 1050 and what is the common mistake?

Insert the card into a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and secure the low-profile bracket; the step often missed is attaching the supplementary power cable if your specific board requires it.

What maintenance will the dual-fan cooler and solid capacitors need later?

Clean dust from the dual fans and heatsink fins periodically; the all-solid capacitors are rated for 10 years at full load and generally require no replacement.

Which limit appears first during sustained loads — the 2 GB GDDR5 frame buffer or the 128-bit memory bus?

The 2 GB GDDR5 frame buffer fills before the 128-bit bus saturates, so texture-heavy workloads hit the capacity ceiling first.

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