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MSI GeForce GTS 450 graphics card, dual-slot cooler, silver shroud, black PCB, PCIe 2.0 x16

MSI

MSI N450GTS D5 512M GDDR5 128bit graphics card

SKU CH-KG06-HPJQW

Entry-level graphics card with 512 MB GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus and a 3608 MHz memory clock for basic display output up to 2560×1600

  • InterfacePCI Express 2.0 16X
  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • Core Clock3608MHz
  • Memory Size512M
  • Memory Interface128bit
  • Memory TypeGDDR5
  • 512 MB GDDR5 memory for faster texture handling
  • 128-bit bus width supports higher bandwidth
  • Core clock at 3608 MHz drives responsive 3D performance
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface fits modern motherboards
  • Maximum resolution 2560×1600 covers large displays

GeForce GTS 450 entry card

The MSI N450GTS D5 is a PCI Express 2.0 16X graphics card built around the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 GPU. It carries 512M of GDDR5 memory on a 128bit bus and targets basic desktop display or light multimedia tasks. The card is sold as a used unit graded 90 to 80 percent new without original packaging or accessories.

Thermals and power profile

No thermal solution specifications or power draw figures are provided in the source data so normal use noise and temperature cannot be described. The GPU core clock is listed at 3608MHz and the memory runs at the same frequency. Buyers should verify that their system cooling and power supply suit a card of this class before installation.

Build and connectivity notes

The listing states the product ships with no original box and no extra accessories. Condition is described as good used with a 100 percent inspection performed before shipment. A maximum digital resolution of 2560×1600 is supported through the card's standard video outputs. Compatibility with the target motherboard and case clearance should be confirmed prior to purchase.

Highlights

  • 512 MB GDDR5 memory for faster texture handling
  • 128-bit bus width supports higher bandwidth
  • Core clock at 3608 MHz drives responsive 3D performance
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface fits modern motherboards
  • Maximum resolution 2560×1600 covers large displays

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelMSI N450GTS D5 512M
InterfacePCI Express 2.0 16X
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
Core Clock3608MHz
Memory Size512M
Memory Interface128bit
Memory TypeGDDR5
Max Resolution2560×1600

Questions about this item

How do I install the MSI N450GTS D5 512M into a PCI Express 2.0 16X slot and what step is often missed?

Align the card with the PCI Express 2.0 16X slot, press firmly until the retention clip clicks, then attach the supplementary power connector; the step most often missed is connecting that power cable.

What maintenance or replacement will the GDDR5 memory and cooling assembly need later?

Dust the heatsink and fan every few months with compressed air; if fan noise increases or temperatures rise, replace the fan assembly, and reapply thermal paste on the GPU core if the card runs hot after years of use.

What limit appears first during sustained load on the 128bit GDDR5 interface running at 3608MHz?

The 128bit memory bus saturates first, capping bandwidth at 3608MHz and limiting texture throughput before the GPU core reaches its thermal ceiling.

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