We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Dual-fan graphics card with silver shroud and black backplate

MSI

MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT MECH 8G OC 8GB 128-Bit GDDR6 graphics card

SKU CH-SAXD-MQMFB

Mid-range graphics card with 8GB GDDR6 memory and 1408 stream processors for 1080p gaming

  • Graphics processorRadeon RX 5500 XT
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0
  • Shader units1408
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency1845 MHz
  • 8 GB GDDR6 memory handles high-resolution textures at 14 Gbps
  • Boost clock reaches 1845 MHz for responsive 1080p gaming
  • 1408 stream processors accelerate DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.6 workloads
  • PCI Express 4.0 interface doubles host bandwidth over PCIe 3.0
  • Four-display support via HDMI 2.0b and three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs

Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB for 1080p Gaming

The MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT MECH 8G OC is a PCI Express 4.0 graphics card built around the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT GPU with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-Bit bus. It targets gamers who want smooth 1080p performance in modern titles and supports up to four simultaneous displays for productivity or sim rigs.

Check PCIe Slot and Power Connectors

Verify your motherboard has a free PCI Express x16 slot compatible with the 4.0 interface and that your power supply delivers the required auxiliary connectors for this board. Ensure the case offers enough length clearance for a dual-fan design and that your monitor cables match the single HDMI 2.0b port or the three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs.

Dual-Fan Cooling at 1845 MHz Boost

The MECH cooler uses two fans to manage heat from the 1408 stream processors running at a 1647 MHz core clock and a 1845 MHz boost clock with memory at 14 Gbps. In typical gaming loads the card stays within its thermal envelope while the fans spin at moderate speeds, keeping noise low. Power draw scales with the 128-Bit memory interface and the 8GB frame buffer during sustained 1080p workloads.

How it compares

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

Price $405.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,563 items is 8 GB.
Boost frequency 1845 MHz
Lower than about 58% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

New to this? How to buy a graphics card with Bitcoin — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameRadeon RX 5500 XT MECH 8G OC
Processor
TDP rating140 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon RX 5500 XT
Memory capacity8 GB
Boost frequency1845 MHz
Shader units1408
Core frequency1647 MHz
Chipset makerAMD
Graphics seriesAMD Radeon RX 5500 Series
Effective memory speed14 Gbit/s
Memory bus width128-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4
Power
Recommended power supply450 W
Power input connector8-Pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length215 mm
Card size8.46 in × 5.04 in
More details
Cooling solutionDouble Fans

Questions about this item

What cables or adapters are included with the MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT MECH 8G OC, and what must I buy separately?

The card provides 1 x HDMI 2.0b and 3 x DisplayPort 1.4 outputs; any cables or adapters for those ports are sold separately.

Should I choose the 8 GB version of the RX 5500 XT MECH 8G OC or a different capacity?

This model comes only with 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, so there is no other capacity to select.

What does the 1845 MHz boost clock mean for actual gaming performance?

The 1845 MHz boost clock is the peak frequency the 1408 stream processors can reach under load, delivering higher frame rates in supported titles.

More in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards

Similar items