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MSI GeForce GTS 450 1GB GDDR5 graphics card, dual-slot, matte black cooler

MSI

MSI N450GTS D5 1G MD-H2 GDDR5 128bit graphics card

SKU CH-CECS-P05R9

Entry-level NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 card with 1 GB GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus and PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface

  • Memory capacity1 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 2.0 16X
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Core frequency3608 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • Memory bus width128bit
  • 1GB GDDR5 memory for smooth 1080p textures
  • 128-bit bus keeps data flowing to the GPU
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot fits most desktop boards
  • GTS 450 core handles everyday gaming and video tasks
  • 3608 MHz memory clock feeds the shader units fast

Entry GeForce GTS 450 1 GB GDDR5

The MSI N450GTS D5 1G MD-H2 is a graphics card built around the GeForce GTS 450 chipset with 1 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128 bit interface. It connects through a PCI Express 2.0 16X slot and targets basic desktop display and light workloads.

Suited for legacy upgrades not modern gaming

This card fits older systems needing a simple PCI Express 2.0 16X replacement for integrated graphics or a failed older GPU. Buyers wanting 1080p gaming, current API support or higher video memory should look at something else.

1 GB frame buffer handles desktop and older titles

The 1 GB GDDR5 buffer at 3608 MHz provides enough headroom for multi monitor office use and titles from the DirectX 11 era. Modern games and high resolution textures will exceed the available video memory quickly.

How it compares

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Price $68.99
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 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 D5 1G MD-H2
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Graphics
Memory capacity1 GB
Core frequency3608 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width128bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 2.0 16X

Questions about this item

What free slot does the PCI Express 2.0 16X interface on this card require?

A motherboard with an available PCI Express x16 slot that supports the 2.0 standard will accept the card.

Will the GeForce GTS 450 GPU work in a system that only has a PCI Express 1.0 slot?

The card is backward compatible and will run at the 1.0 speed when installed in a PCI Express 1.0 x16 slot.

How can I verify the 1GB GDDR5 memory is running at 3608MHz after installation?

Open GPU-Z or a similar tool and confirm the memory clock reads 3608MHz on the 128bit interface.

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