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MSI GeForce GTS 250 graphics card with dual-slot cooler and metal backplate

MSI

MSI N250GTS-III 1G GDDR3 graphics card

SKU CH-SG8K-KWRM0

Graphics card with 1GB GDDR3 memory, 256-bit interface and 2560×1600 maximum resolution

  • Memory capacity1 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 2.0 16X
  • Highest resolution2560 × 1600
  • Type of memoryGDDR3
  • Core frequency2200 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • 1GB GDDR3 memory handles large textures
  • 256-bit interface moves data quickly
  • 2200 MHz memory clock boosts bandwidth
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 fits modern motherboards
  • 2560×1600 max resolution drives big displays

NVIDIA GTS 250 with 1GB GDDR3

The MSI N250GTS-III 1G is a graphics card built around the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 GPU with 1GB of GDDR3 memory on a 256-bit interface. It connects via a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot and delivers a core clock of 2200MHz. The card supports a maximum digital resolution of 2560×1600 for desktop and media playback.

Suitable for legacy system repairs

This card suits owners of older motherboards with a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot who need a direct replacement for a failed GTS 250 or a low-cost GPU to drive a 2560×1600 monitor. It is not for buyers who want modern 3D performance, hardware video decode for current codecs, or a card that fits a PCI Express 3.0 or 4.0 only platform without backward-compatible slots.

Verify slot, power and driver support before

Check that your motherboard provides a PCI Express x16 slot compatible with the 2.0 specification and that your power supply includes the required auxiliary connectors for this board. Confirm that your operating system still receives driver support for the GTS 250 chipset. Note the unit ships without original packaging or accessories and is supplied in used condition rated at 80 to 90 percent new with a 100 percent pre-ship inspection.

How it compares

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

Price $59.99
Cheaper than about 95% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 1 GB
Lower than about 98% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Core frequency 2200 MHz
Higher than about 64% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI N250GTS-III 1G
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR3
Display
Highest resolution2560 × 1600
Graphics
Memory capacity1 GB
Core frequency2200 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width256bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 2.0 16X

Questions about this item

What power supply connectors does the N250GTS-III 1G need to run?

The card requires a PCI Express 2.0 16X slot and external PCIe power connectors from the supply; check the unit for the exact plug count.

Will this GeForce GTS 250 card work in a system that only has PCI Express 1.0 slots?

It fits a PCI Express 2.0 16X slot and will run at 1.0 speeds if the motherboard only supports the older standard.

How can I verify the 1 GB GDDR3 memory is running at 2200 MHz after installation?

Open GPU-Z or the NVIDIA control panel and confirm the memory clock shows 2200 MHz with a 256-bit bus width.

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