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Compact graphics card with single fan cooler, matte black finish, low-profile bracket

MSI Refurbished

MSI RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G OC graphics card

SKU CH-K26Z-ZN4CC MPN RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G OC

Single-fan graphics card with 8GB GDDR6 memory, 2560 CUDA cores and a 1807 MHz boost clock for compact PC builds

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3050
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0
  • CUDA core count2560
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency1807 MHz
  • Compact single-fan cooler fits small-form-factor builds
  • 8 GB GDDR6 memory at 14 Gbps handles modern textures
  • Boost clock reaches 1807 MHz for responsive 1080p gaming
  • 2560 CUDA cores accelerate creative and compute workloads
  • HDMI 2.1 plus three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs drive up to four displays

Compact RTX 3050 for small builds

The MSI RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G OC is a single-fan graphics card built for small form factor systems and HTPC cases. It connects through a PCI Express 4.0 slot and draws up to 130W through one 8-Pin power connector. The Ampere GPU delivers 2560 CUDA cores with a 1807 MHz boost clock.

Suits 1080p gaming and multi-monitor setups

This card fits builders who need RTX features in a tight chassis and want to drive up to four displays via HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs. It is not intended for 4K gaming or workloads that require more than 8GB of video memory or a wider memory bus.

8GB 128-Bit GDDR6 memory

The 8GB GDDR6 frame buffer on a 128-bit interface running at 14 Gbps effective clock sets the performance ceiling for texture-heavy titles and productivity tasks. If your workflow needs more bandwidth or capacity, look at cards with a larger memory interface.

How it compares

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

Price $113.99
Cheaper than about 90% 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 1807 MHz
Lower than about 64% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameRTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G OC
Processor
TDP rating130 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3050
Memory capacity8 GB
Boost frequency1807 MHz
CUDA core count2560
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series
GPU architectureAmpere
Effective memory speed14 Gbit/s
Memory bus width128-Bit
DirectX support12 Ultimate
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4
Power
Recommended power supply550 W
Power input connector8-Pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length172 mm
Card size6.77 in × 4.92 in
Shipping weight0.82 kg
Package size305 × 224 × 70 mm
More details
Cooling solutionSingle Fan

Questions about this item

How much clearance does the single-fan AERO ITX cooler need inside a small-form-factor case?

The compact single-fan design is built for small-form-factor systems and HTPCs, so it fits in tight chassis where full-length cards cannot.

Which power connector must be seated firmly during installation to avoid a no-post condition?

Insert the required 8-pin PCIe power connector fully until it clicks; the card draws up to 130 W and the 550 W PSU recommendation assumes that connector is properly engaged.

When should the thermal paste under the copper heatpipes be renewed to keep the 1807 MHz boost clock stable?

Re-paste every two to three years or if GPU temperatures rise noticeably under load; the copper heatpipes transfer heat from the baseplate, so fresh paste maintains efficient dissipation.

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