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MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT graphics card with dual fans and silver finish

MSI Refurbished

MSI RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G OC graphics card

SKU CH-0KWM-HSCFS MPN RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G OC

Refurbished Radeon GPU with 8GB GDDR6, 2048 stream processors, dual fans and HDMI 2.1 for 1440p gaming

  • Graphics processorRadeon RX 6650 XT
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0
  • Shader units2048
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Type of memoryGDDR6
  • 8GB GDDR6 memory handles modern textures at 17.5 Gbps
  • Dual-fan cooler keeps thermals in check under load
  • PCIe 4.0 interface delivers full bandwidth to the GPU
  • Four display outputs drive multi-monitor setups up to 7680 x 4320
  • RDNA 2 architecture with 2048 stream processors powers 1440p gaming

Target GPU and User

The MSI RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G OC is a Radeon graphics card built for 1080p gaming on a PCI Express 4.0 platform. It carries 2048 stream processors and 8GB of GDDR6 memory across a 128-bit bus running at 17.5 Gbps. The RDNA 2 architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6 for modern titles.

Sustained Load Behaviour

A 175W thermal design power rating means the dual-fan cooler must move a steady stream of air during long sessions. The 8-pin power connector delivers the required current without daisy-chaining. Clock speeds hold closer to the OC profile when case airflow matches the card’s exhaust pattern.

Build and Connectivity

The card measures 235 mm in length and fits a standard dual-slot bracket at 9.25 by 4.92 inches. One HDMI 2.1 port and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs drive up to four monitors at 7680 x 4320 resolution. A reinforced backplate adds rigidity and protects the PCB during handling.

How it compares

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

Price $145.99
Cheaper than about 83% 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.
Shader units 2048
Lower than about 70% of the 637 comparable items (median 2,560).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMech
Model nameRX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G OC
Processor
TDP rating175 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon RX 6650 XT
Memory capacity8 GB
Shader units2048
Chipset makerAMD
Graphics seriesAMD Radeon RX 6000 Series
GPU architectureRDNA 2
Effective memory speed17.5 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 1.4a
Power
Power input connector8-Pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length235 mm
Card size9.25 in × 4.92 in
Shipping weight1.13 kg
Package size340 × 262 × 81 mm
More details
Cooling solutionDouble Fans

Questions about this item

How hot and loud does the MECH 2X cooler run when the 175W Radeon RX 6650 XT is pushed all day?

The double-fan MECH 2X cooler is designed to dissipate the 175W thermal design power of the Radeon RX 6650 XT during sustained loads, with fan speeds scaling to GPU temperature.

What power supply connector and slot does the 8GB GDDR6 card require?

The card needs one 8-pin PCIe power connector and a motherboard slot wired for PCI Express 4.0.

Will the 1 x HDMI 2.1 and 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs drive my existing 1440p monitors at high refresh?

Yes, the HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a ports each support the 7680 x 4320 maximum resolution, so 1440p high-refresh panels work without adapters.

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