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Biostar Radeon RX 550 graphics card 4 GB GDDR5, DVI-D, HDMI, DisplayPort

Biostar Radeon RX 550 is a single-slot graphics card with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory that gives an office or home computer dedicated graphics and three video outputs. The card supports AMD FreeSync, DirectX 12 and Vulkan, with resolutions up to 4096 × 2160.

  • GPU and memory: AMD Radeon RX 550, 512 stream processors, 4 GB GDDR5, 128-bit bus
  • Clocks: 1100 MHz, boost up to 1183 MHz, memory 6000 MHz
  • Outputs: 1 × DVI-D, 1 × HDMI, 1 × DisplayPort, up to 4096 × 2160
  • Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x16
  • Cooling and size: active, 1 fan, single-slot width

Description

A compact card with three display connections

The single-slot RX 550 fits narrower cases and leaves the neighbouring slot free. Three different outputs, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort, let you connect both an older and a newer monitor without adapters. FreeSync matches the refresh rate of a compatible monitor to the frame rate so the picture does not tear, and HDR readiness allows HDR content to be shown.

Who this graphics card is for

Owners of an office or home computer whose processor has no integrated graphics, or who need more display outputs. It also handles lighter games and esports titles on lower settings, and can extend the life of an older desktop when a new machine is not yet planned.

Specifications

General

BrandBIOSTAR
Product colourBlack
CUDAYes
HDCPYes
Interface typePCI Express 3.0
Number of fans1
OpenGL versionNo
Number of slots1
EAN4712960684171

Display

Maximum resolution4096 x 2160
TV tuner integratedNo

Processor

Processor frequency1100 GHz
CUDA cores512
Processor boost clock speed1183

Memory

Memory clock speed6000 MHz
Memory bus128

Graphics

Discrete graphics card memory4 GB
Graphics processorRadeon RX 550
Graphics card memory typeGDDR5
Graphics processor familyAMD

Ports

HDMI ports quantity1
DVI-D ports quantity1
DisplayPorts quantity1

Performance & capacities

Cooling typeActive

Dimensions & weight

Product Net Weight0.3 kg

Questions & answers

Can I play games on it?

The RX 550 is an entry-level card, suited to older and less demanding games on lower settings. New demanding games call for more powerful cards such as the RX 580.

Does the card support FreeSync?

Yes, according to the manufacturer the card supports AMD FreeSync. The monitor must also support FreeSync and be connected via DisplayPort or HDMI.

What power supply do I need?

The manufacturer does not specify a recommended power supply wattage in the supplier data. The Biostar product page has the exact recommendation.