EVGA

EVGA 01G-P3-1352-KR GeForce GTS 450 Graphics Card

3.8 (4 reviews)

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Overview

Key Features

GeForce GTS 450 with 783 MHz core clock

PCI Express 2.0

1024 MB 128-bit 0.5ns GDDR5 memory

3608 MHz Effective memory clock and 1566 MHz shader clock

NVIDIA 2-way SLI ready

GeForce GTS 450 with 783 MHz core clock

PCI Express 2.0

1024 MB 128-bit 0.5ns GDDR5 memory

3608 MHz Effective memory clock and 1566 MHz shader clock

NVIDIA 2-way SLI ready

57.7 GB/sec Memory Bandwidth

25.1 GT/s Texture Fill Rate

Specifications

Graphics Processor
GeForce GTS 450
Core Clock
783 MHz
Bus Interface
PCI Express 2.0
Video Memory
1024 MB GDDR5
Memory Interface
128-bit
Memory Clock (Effective)
3608 MHz
Shader Clock
1566 MHz
Memory Bandwidth
57.7 GB/sec
Texture Fill Rate
25.1 GT/s
Multi-GPU Support
NVIDIA 2-way SLI ready

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features a 783 MHz core clock for the GeForce GTS 450, contributing to solid graphical performance
  • Equipped with 1024 MB of 0.5ns GDDR5 memory, offering fast data access for textures and rendering
  • Operates on a 128-bit memory interface, which supports efficient data flow within the graphics card
  • Boasts a 3608 MHz effective memory clock, enhancing the speed at which graphics data can be processed
  • Includes a 1566 MHz shader clock, providing ample power for complex visual effects and rendering tasks
  • Offers NVIDIA 2-way SLI readiness, allowing for potential performance upgrades by linking two compatible cards
  • Provides a memory bandwidth of 57.7 GB/sec, ensuring quick transfer of graphical data
  • Achieves a texture fill rate of 25.1 GT/s, contributing to efficient texture mapping and visual detail

👎 Cons

  • Uses a PCI Express 2.0 interface, which is an older standard and may not fully utilize modern motherboard bandwidth
  • The 1024 MB GDDR5 memory, while fast for its generation, is relatively small for current demanding games and applications
  • The GeForce GTS 450 is an older generation graphics card, limiting its performance compared to newer models
  • Requires a motherboard with a PCI Express 2.0 slot, which might not be present in very new systems
  • While 2-way SLI is supported, setting up SLI configurations can be complex and is not always supported by all games
  • The core clock of 783 MHz is modest compared to contemporary graphics cards, impacting high-fidelity gaming
  • The 128-bit memory interface is less broad than what's found on high-end modern GPUs, potentially limiting throughput

Frequently Asked Questions

The EVGA GeForce GTS 450 graphics card operates with a core clock speed of 783 MHz.
It is equipped with 1024 MB of 128-bit 0.5ns GDDR5 memory.
This graphics card uses a PCI Express 2.0 interface for connecting to the motherboard.
Yes, the EVGA 01G-P3-1352-KR GeForce GTS 450 is NVIDIA 2-way SLI ready, allowing for multi-GPU setups.
The effective memory clock speed for this card is 3608 MHz.
The texture fill rate for the GeForce GTS 450 is 25.1 GT/s.