MSI

MSI Radeon RX 550 2GT LP OC 2GB Graphics Card

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Low-profile MSI Radeon RX 550 graphics card with 2GB GDDR5 brings discrete GPU performance to compact and slim desktop PCs.

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Overview

The MSI Radeon RX 550 2GT LP OC is a low-profile graphics card built around AMD's Radeon RX 550 GPU with 2GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit interface, running at a factory-overclocked base clock of 1196 MHz. It is designed primarily for users who need to add discrete graphics capability to compact desktops, home theater PCs, or office machines that ship with integrated graphics or no GPU at all. The low-profile design includes a half-height bracket, ensuring compatibility with slim cases, and the card draws all its power directly from the PCIe slot with no supplemental power connector required.

Output options include DisplayPort, HDMI, and DL-DVI-D, supporting up to two simultaneous displays. This makes it a practical choice for multi-monitor office setups or media center builds where hardware video decoding and basic 3D acceleration are needed. It supports DirectX 12, enabling compatibility with modern applications, though the 2GB frame buffer and entry-level GPU position it firmly in the light-gaming and multimedia tier rather than as a card for demanding titles or high-resolution workflows.

Key Features

Chipset: AMD Radeon RX 560

Base Clock: 1196 MHz

Video Memory: 4GB GDDR5

Memory Interface: 128-bit

Output: DisplayPort / HDMI / DL-DVI-D

Specifications

Brand
MSI
Model
Radeon RX 550 2GT LP OC
GPU
AMD Radeon RX 550
Base Clock
1196 MHz
Video Memory
2GB GDDR5
Memory Interface
128-bit
Output Ports
DisplayPort, HDMI, DL-DVI-D
Form Factor
Low Profile
DirectX Support
DirectX 12
Multi-Monitor
Up to 2 displays

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Low-profile form factor fits slim and small form factor desktop cases
  • No external power connector required simplifies installation in prebuilt systems
  • Three display output types provide flexible monitor connectivity
  • Supports DirectX 12 for modern game and application compatibility

👎 Cons

  • 2GB GDDR5 memory is very limited for modern games and higher-resolution workloads
  • Entry-level GPU performance is suitable only for light gaming and multimedia tasks
  • Only supports up to two simultaneous displays despite having three output ports

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it is a low-profile card and includes a half-height bracket, making it compatible with slim and small form factor cases that cannot accommodate full-size graphics cards.
It offers three output options: DisplayPort, HDMI, and DL-DVI-D, allowing connection to a variety of monitors.
No, the RX 550 draws all its power from the PCIe slot, so no additional power cables are needed.
It supports up to two display monitors at the same time.