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MSI GeForce GTS 250 graphics card dual-slot cooler silver finish

MSI

MSI N250GTS-MD III 512M GDDR3 graphics card

SKU CH-EFDC-81N9G

NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 graphics card with 512 MB GDDR3 memory on a 256-bit bus and PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface

  • Memory capacity512M
  • Interface typePCI Express 2.0 16X
  • Highest resolution2560 × 1600
  • Type of memoryGDDR3
  • Core frequency2000 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • GeForce GTS 250 chipset delivers solid mainstream performance
  • 512 MB GDDR3 memory supports high-resolution textures
  • 256-bit memory interface provides ample bandwidth
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface ensures broad motherboard compatibility
  • Maximum 2560×1600 resolution drives large displays

Product identity

The MSI N250GTS-MD III is a graphics card built around the GeForce GTS 250 GPU with 512M of GDDR3 memory on a 256bit bus. It targets users who need a basic PCI Express 2.0 16X video adapter for legacy systems or secondary display tasks.

Interface limits

The PCI Express 2.0 16X slot provides the data path, while the 256bit memory interface and 2000MHz memory clock define the card's internal bandwidth ceiling. Maximum supported output resolution is 2560×1600, so higher-resolution panels will not be driven at their native pixel count.

Compatibility check

Verify that your motherboard has a free PCI Express 2.0 16X slot and that the power supply can deliver the required auxiliary power for this board. Confirm the chassis has enough length and height clearance for a full-height dual-slot card. Ensure your operating system still supplies drivers for the GeForce GTS 250 chipset.

How it compares

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Price $62.99
Cheaper than about 95% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Core frequency 2000 MHz
Higher than about 60% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI N250GTS-MD III 512M
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR3
Display
Highest resolution2560 × 1600
Graphics
Memory capacity512M
Core frequency2000 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width256bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 2.0 16X

Questions about this item

Is the 512M GDDR3 version the only capacity offered for this GTS 250 card?

Yes, this model ships with 512M of GDDR3 memory on a 256bit bus.

What frame-buffer does the 512M GDDR3 at 2000MHz give me in games at 2560×1600?

The 512M frame-buffer and 2000MHz memory clock handle textures at 2560×1600, though very high-detail titles may need lower settings.

Does the PCI Express 2.0 16X slot limit the GTS 250 compared with a 3.0 slot?

The card runs at PCI Express 2.0 16X; bandwidth is sufficient for the GTS 250 so a 3.0 slot adds no practical gain.

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