MSI
MSI NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 2X Overclocked Dual Fan 8GB GDDR6 PCIe 5.0 Graphics Card
Elevate your gaming experience with the MSI SHADOW graphics card, designed for performance and ideal for upgrading or building a new gaming rig. This overclocked GeForce RTX 5050 card features a high-speed PCIe 5.0 interface and 8GB of GDDR6 memory, capable of supporting resolutions up to 7680 x 4320. Its efficient dual-fan cooling system ensures optimal temperatures during intense gaming sessions. Enjoy immersive gameplay with VR readiness and advanced NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology, all delivered through a robust set of DisplayPort and HDMI outputs.
$309.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
708
/ 867
#708 in Desktop GPU
Price vs Category Average
-78%
Below average
GPU Chipset
5050
/ GeForce RTX
Who it's for
- Next-Generation Architecture Performance
- Effective Dual-Fan Cooling Solution
- PCIe 5.0 Interface Support
Who should skip it
- Limited 8GB VRAM Capacity
- Higher Custom Model Price Point
- Entry-Level Performance Tier
Key Specs
GPU Chipset
GeForce RTX 5050
Video Memory
8 GB GDDR6
Interface
PCIe 5.0
Maximum Resolution
7680 x 4320
Output Ports
3 x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1 x HDMI 2.1b
Power Connector
1 x 8-pin
Recommended Power Supply
550 Watts
Dimensions
7.76 in. (L) x 4.72 in. (H) x 2 Slot Width
Features
- Overclocked performance for enhanced gaming
- Supports up to four monitors simultaneously
- Immersive VR Ready experiences
- NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology for better visuals
- Efficient dual-fan cooling design
- Latest PCIe 5.0 interface
- 8GB GDDR6 high-speed memory
- Supports maximum 7680 x 4320 resolution
What customers say
The MSI RTX 5050 SHADOW 2X is highly regarded as a new standard for efficient 1080p gaming, offering excellent performance per watt, ideal for compact builds. Users praise the effective dual-fan cooling, which keeps temperatures low and acoustics quiet even under heavy load. The primary concern, however, is the 8GB VRAM configuration. While adequate for current gaming, many express worry about future longevity as modern titles quickly utilize this memory limit, causing potential stuttering at higher settings. This memory constraint slightly diminishes the overall value proposition, despite the card's strong raw performance and efficiency at this price point.
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