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MSI GeForce GTX 960 GAMING 100ME dual-fan graphics card with black and red shroud

MSI

MSI GeForce GTX 960 GAMING 100ME graphics card

SKU CH-8PRQ-BND33

PCI Express 3.0 16X graphics card with 2GB GDDR5 memory at 7010MHz and 4096×2160 max resolution

  • Memory capacity2 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
  • Highest resolution4096 × 2160
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Core frequency7010 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • 2GB GDDR5 memory for smooth 1080p gaming
  • 7010MHz memory clock feeds the GPU quickly
  • 128-bit bus keeps textures moving efficiently
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot provides full bandwidth
  • 4096×2160 max resolution supports 4K displays

Target use and positioning

The MSI GeForce GTX 960 GAMING 100ME is a discrete graphics card built around the GTX 960 chipset for 1080p gaming and general desktop workloads. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and requires a single 8pin power connector to operate. The 2GB GDDR5 frame buffer and 128bit memory interface suit entry-level builds that need HDMI or DisplayPort output up to 4096×2160 resolution.

Thermals noise and power draw

The card draws power through one 8pin connector, so the board power limit stays within the reference envelope for this GPU class. The dual-fan cooler fitted to the GAMING series is designed to keep core temperatures in check during typical gaming sessions while maintaining moderate acoustic output. In light workloads the fans can stop completely, eliminating noise when the system is idle or browsing the web.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous load the memory runs at 7010MHz across the 128bit bus, delivering stable bandwidth for extended periods. The heatsink and fan curve are calibrated to absorb prolonged thermal output without aggressive RPM spikes, so clock speeds remain consistent rather than throttling after a short burst. This steady-state behaviour helps maintain frame-time stability in longer play sessions or compute tasks.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $127.99
Cheaper than about 87% 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).
Core frequency 7010 MHz
Higher than about 88% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI GeForce GTX 960 GAMING 100ME
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Display
Highest resolution4096 × 2160
Graphics
Memory capacity2 GB
Core frequency7010 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width128bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
Power
Power input connector8pin

Questions about this item

How do I install the GTX 960 GAMING 100ME and what step is often missed?

Insert the card into a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and connect the 8pin power connector; the step often missed is seating the power plug fully until it clicks.

What maintenance or replacement will the 2GB GDDR5 card need later?

Clean dust from the heatsink and fans periodically; if fan bearings become noisy, replace the cooler assembly, and reapply thermal paste if temperatures rise after years of use.

What limit appears first on the 128bit memory interface during sustained load?

The 128bit bus and 7010MHz memory clock cap bandwidth, so texture-heavy workloads at 4096×2160 hit memory throughput limits before the GPU core saturates.

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