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Compact black graphics card with single fan and low-profile bracket

MSI

MSI RX 550 AERO ITX 2G OC graphics card

SKU CH-HCVG-AVC08

Compact Radeon RX 550 card with 2GB GDDR5 memory and 128-bit interface driving 4096×2160 resolution

  • Memory capacity2 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X
  • Highest resolution4096 × 2160
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Core frequency6000 MHz
  • Chipset makerAMD
  • Compact ITX form factor fits small builds
  • Radeon RX 550 chipset drives 4K output at 4096×2160
  • 2 GB GDDR5 memory on 128-bit bus for smooth textures
  • Factory overclock pushes memory to 6000 MHz
  • PCI Express 3.0 16X interface ensures broad motherboard compatibility

Compact ITX build for light workloads

The MSI RX 550 AERO ITX 2G OC is a low-profile Radeon graphics card with 2GB GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and drives displays up to 4096×2160. The small form factor suits mini-ITX cases and basic office or media PCs.

Step up from integrated or older entry cards

Users moving from integrated graphics or legacy entry cards will gain a dedicated frame buffer and hardware decode for modern codecs. The upgrade makes sense when the system needs 4K video output, multi-monitor support or light GPU compute that integrated solutions cannot sustain.

Steady output within a tight thermal envelope

The memory runs at 6000MHz while the compact cooler handles sustained loads without loud fan curves. Clocks hold stable during long video playback or light compute sessions because the power draw stays modest. Performance scales linearly with the 128-bit bandwidth limit rather than spiking and throttling.

How it compares

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

Price $124.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 2 GB
Lower than about 95% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Core frequency 6000 MHz
Higher than about 86% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI RX 550 AERO ITX 2G OC
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Display
Highest resolution4096 × 2160
Graphics
Memory capacity2 GB
Core frequency6000 MHz
Chipset makerAMD
Memory bus width128bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 16X

Questions about this item

What PCI Express slot does the RX 550 AERO ITX need?

It installs in a PCI Express 3.0 16X slot and its single-slot ITX bracket fits compact cases.

Which step is often missed when installing this card?

Many builders forget to connect the monitor to the card’s own outputs instead of the motherboard ports.

What component on this 2GB GDDR5 model may need replacement after extended use?

The single cooling fan is the only moving part and can be swapped if it becomes noisy or fails.

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