The N520GT-MD1GD3/LP graphics card is utilizing the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 GPU. Featuring MSI's exclusive Predator in-game video capture function with Afterburner, N520GT-MD1GD3/LP allows gamers access to a free utility that captures all of their classic in-game moments and share them amongst friends. With a single slot and low profile design, the N520GT-MD1GD3/LP works perfectly on smaller mainboards and in slim cases. Supporting DirectX 11 and NVIDIA 3DVision technology, the N520GT-MD1GD3/LP is the perfect choice for HTPC entertainment.

The N520GT-MD1GD3/LP delivers performance in a small package. With a low profile form factor and single slot cooling solution, this card fits to most small form factor cases for HTPC use. The sleek design allows usage in even the slimmest and fashionable of cases, delivering maximum performance with the smallest footprint.

The MSI N520GT-MD1GD3/LP graphics card implements an all-solid capacitor design. Under high load environments over an extended period of time, the aluminum core can still maintain extremely high stability, reducing the uncertainty due to system instability or hardware component failure. This ensures the optimal user experience under mission-critical performance scenarios!

Key Features

Video Capture - Predator

• FREE bundle within Afterburner 2.10!!
• Support real-time video capturing.
• Multi-thread supported.

One Slot and Low Profile Design

• One slot thermal design saves more spaces.
• Low profile design perfectly works with slim or smaller system.

All Solid Capacitors

• 10 years ultra long lifetime (under full load).
• Lower temperature and higher efficiency.
• Aluminum core without explosion.3D Vision Technology
• Support 3DVision technology to provide immersive 3D gaming and video experience. (Need to work with 3D monitor and 3D glass.)

Video Output Function

• Dual-link DVI x 1
• HDMI x 1
• D-Sub x 1

Specifications

• Graphics Engine GeForce GT 520
• Bus Standard PCI Express x16 2.0
• Memory Type DDR3
• Memory Size(MB) 1024
• Memory Interface 64bits
• Core Clock Speed(MHz) 810
• Memory Clock Speed(MHz) 1800
• DVI Output 1
• D-SUB Output 1
• HDMI-Output 1

NVIDIA GeForce Graphics

Graphics processing has become an essential ingredient to the modern PC. Nowadays, we simply demand more from our PCs. If you want to enhance photos, edit videos, watch movies, play games, or if you simply desire a Premium Windows® 7 Experience, NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics brings impressive graphics processing power to your PC at an incredible value.

Spectacular Video

Get all the video processing power that your digital lifestyle requires. Enhance photos, clean up home videos and post them to Facebook up to 50% faster² with the GeForce 210 or GeForce GT520 GPUs. Convert your video and put it on your iPod in minutes instead of hours³ or make your DVDs look like HD. Does your PC have a CPU powerful enough to playback high definition Blu-Ray Movies? It doesn’t matter, the GeForce 210 and GT520 can playback any Blu Ray Movie with any modern CPU4.

Gorgeous Graphics

Modern games and 3D applications demand more graphics performance than ever before and Intel integrated graphics simply aren’t good enough. The GeForce 210 delivers over 10x the performance¹ of Intel integrated solutions! If you want to play popular mainstream games like World of Warcraft, Spore or Sims3, the GeForce 210 is an essential addition to your PC. For games that require more performance or DirectX 11 then the GT520 is the ideal graphics processor to get you and your system to the next level.

Premium Windows 7 Experience

Graphics processing units (GPUs) are an essential element of today’s PCs, enabling more visual and more interactive experiences. As a leader in visual computing and the inventor of the GeForce GPU, NVIDIA worked closely with Microsoft on the development of Windows 7 to ensure that its GPUs take full advantage of the great new features and functionality. If you use your PC to enhance photos, watch or edit videos, play games, or if you simply desire a fast and efficient graphical interface, NVIDIA GPUs will surely delight your senses and offer a premium Windows 7 experience.1 Compared to Intel G45. Measured using 3DMark Vantage, Performance Pre-set on a Pentium Dual Core E5200 system with 2GB RAM, Vista SP1.

See NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Cards In Action

2 Compared to E8200 CPU with no GPU. Measured using MotionDSP vReveal on G31 system with 2GB RAM, Vista SP1. 3Comparison made using 30min 720p video clip on a Core2 Duo E8200, G31 system with 2GB RAM, Vista SP1. CPU test run on Apple iTunes. GPU test run on Elemental Technologies Badaboom. 4 Intel Atom CPU or better