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MSI GeForce GTS 450 Cyclone graphics card with dual-fan cooler, black finish, 1GB GDDR5

MSI

MSI N450GTS Cyclone 1G GDDR5 128bit graphics card

SKU CH-A000-X0RHP

Mid-range GPU with 1GB GDDR5 memory and 128-bit bus delivers 2560×1600 maximum resolution

  • Memory capacity1 GB
  • Highest resolution2560 × 1600
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Core frequency3608 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • Memory bus width128bit
  • Drives high-resolution displays up to 2560×1600
  • 1 GB GDDR5 memory handles texture-heavy workloads
  • 3608 MHz memory clock feeds the GPU faster data
  • 128-bit bus width balances bandwidth and power draw
  • Cyclone cooler keeps the GTS 450 chip stable under load

N450GTS Cyclone 1G GDDR5

The MSI N450GTS Cyclone 1G is a graphics card built around the GeForce GTS 450 chipset. It provides 1GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128bit interface for desktop systems. This card targets users who need a basic dedicated GPU for older titles or multi-monitor productivity. It delivers a maximum digital resolution of 2560×1600.

Upgrade from integrated graphics

This card replaces motherboard-integrated graphics to add a discrete 1GB frame buffer and dedicated video outputs. The jump is worthwhile when integrated graphics cannot drive 2560×1600 or when applications require a separate GPU resource. It also adds support for GDDR5 memory bandwidth that integrated solutions lack. Compatibility should be verified before installation.

1GB GDDR5 capacity and 128bit bus

The 1GB GDDR5 frame buffer running at 3608MHz handles legacy games at modest settings and general desktop workloads comfortably. The 128bit memory interface provides sufficient bandwidth for 2560×1600 output and light texture loads. Demanding modern titles or high-resolution textures will exceed the available video memory and bandwidth headroom.

How it compares

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

Price $57.99
Cheaper than about 96% 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 3608 MHz
Higher than about 82% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI N450GTS Cyclone 1G
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Display
Highest resolution2560 × 1600
Graphics
Memory capacity1 GB
Core frequency3608 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width128bit

Questions about this item

Does the MSI N450GTS Cyclone 1G require a 128-bit memory interface slot on the motherboard?

The card uses a PCI Express x16 slot; the 128-bit figure describes its internal GDDR5 memory bus, not the motherboard connection.

Which step is often missed when installing the Cyclone cooler on this GTS 450?

Many builders forget to remove the protective film from the GPU die contact plate before mounting the heatsink.

How often should the thermal paste be replaced on this 1GB GDDR5 card?

Refresh the paste every two to three years or if temperatures rise above normal during load.

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