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MSI GeForce GTS 450 2GB any good?

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November 21, 2012 3:24:35 PM

as the title is the MSI GeForce GTS 450 2GB graphics card any good?
Just been offered one so would like to know.
specs are..
Graphics Engine GeForce GTS 450
Interface PCI Express x16 2.0
Memory Type DDR3
Memory Size(MB) 2048
Memory Interface 128bits
Core Clock Speed(MHz) 783
Memory Clock Speed(MHz) 1000
DVI Output 1
D-SUB Output 1
HDMI-Output 1
HDCP Support Y
HDMI Support Y
Dual-link DVI Y
Display Output (Max Resolution) 2560x1600
RAMDACs 400
DirectX Version Support 11
OpenGL Version Support 4.1
SLI Support Y
Card Dimension(mm) 146x104x35mm

Cheers
James

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November 21, 2012 3:32:48 PM

depends what you mean by good

and how much its costing you

its a lower end card

so depends what you want to play with it and the resolution you will use
November 21, 2012 3:33:11 PM

What are you using it for?

I'd say no; the 460 is worse than the 6850, and the 450 is worse than the 460. Also, it's a GTS model, a step down from the GTX. Aaaaand it has ddr3 memory, a step down from GDDR5.
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November 21, 2012 4:53:17 PM

Hi :) 

No, its rubbish, unless its VERY VERY cheap...

All the best Brett :) 
November 21, 2012 6:47:55 PM

Unless it's cheap then don't bother. I've got a Palit 1 gig DDR3 in my system and the DDR3 memory really strangles it. I would have got better performance from the 512mb DDR5 version at the same price probably. You can get better for the price, the HD7750 being one. If you're an nvidia fan get the GTX650
November 21, 2012 8:05:25 PM

Ive been offered dirt cheap.
I thought it would be better than on board graphics (ATI Radeon 3000 ) until after Xmas and my sons operation

as for what my machine gets used for..
its mainly surfing, email and converting videos.
its not really used for games as ive got a ps3 and xbox 360 sitting there
( unless you count the misses playing facebook games )

I have been tempted on using it for gaming but with having the 2 consoles there and already a load of games for them
I wonder why.. plus my oldest son uses the consoles more than me so I couldn't sell them as it keeps him happy on the rainy days
November 22, 2012 8:06:55 PM

well ive got it installed and to be honest so far im impressed with it. ( but then I was using on board before )

I went on to http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri and ran the test for Driver San Francisco as I do fancy giving that a go on the pc and it has passed the recommended requirements

I have tested for a few other games just out of interest and its not failed on any. there has been a few where it has only passed on the minimum specs but its a start into pc gaming so I can see what its all about and you never know the ps3 might be made redundant ( the xbox is in use a fair bit with my oldest )

cheers
James

P.s for everyone that said as long as its dirt cheap.. my mates wee brother gave me it for the price of a beer ;) 
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