MSI N210-MD1G/D3 Geforce 210 1024 Mb Ddr3 Pci-Express 2.0 Graphics Card Md1G/D3

Name: MSI N210-MD1G/D3 Geforce 210 1024 Mb Ddr3 Pci-Express 2.0 Graphics Card Md1G/D3
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B003XM568I
Price: 44.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Bottom line: The MSI N210-MD1G/D3 Geforce 210 1024 Mb Ddr3 Pci-Express 2.0 Graphics ($44.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07): One-slot low-profile cooler fits slim and small-form-factor cases; main trade-off: geForce 210 is entry-level silicon, not a gaming GPU.

$44.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-07. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ One-slot low-profile cooler fits slim and small-form-factor cases
✓ 1024MB DDR3 onboard, no system RAM borrowed for video
✓ Triple output: dual-link DVI, D-Sub VGA, and HDMI
✓ D-Sub VGA port drives period-correct CRTs and legacy monitors

Cons

✗ GeForce 210 is entry-level silicon, not a gaming GPU
✗ DDR3 memory is far slower than GDDR5 on same-era cards
✗ PCI-Express 2.0 only, no PCIe 3.0 or 4.0 support
✗ Driver support for this generation ended years ago

Manufacturer description

The MSI N210-MD1G/D3 is a GeForce 210 graphics card built for slim desktops and retro PC projects where a modern GPU simply will not fit. It pairs 1024MB of DDR3 memory with a PCI-Express 2.0 interface, and MSI's one-slot, low-profile cooler lets it drop into small-form-factor and slimline cases that reject dual-slot cards. Display output covers the era well: one dual-link DVI, one D-Sub (VGA) for period-correct CRTs and legacy monitors, and one HDMI port for connecting to a modern panel or capture setup. MSI's Military Class Concept components and the Afterburner overclocking utility round…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can the MSI N210 run modern games?

No. The GeForce 210 is an entry-level display card. Use it for desktop output, video playback, multi-monitor setups, and retro or legacy builds, not current-generation gaming.

Will this fit in a slim or small-form-factor PC?

Yes. MSI built the N210-MD1G/D3 as a one-slot, low-profile card specifically for slim and smaller systems. Confirm your case includes a low-profile bracket or that one is in the box.

What display outputs does it have?

Three: one dual-link DVI, one D-Sub (VGA), and one HDMI. The VGA port is the reason many retro PC builders pick this card, since modern GPUs dropped it.

How much memory does the card have?

1024MB (1GB) of DDR3 memory on a PCI-Express 2.0 interface. DDR3 is slower than the GDDR5 used on higher-tier cards from the same era.

Key Features

Dual core center
MSI Afterburner Overclocking Utility
Low Profile Design-One slot thermal and low profile design work perfect with slim or smaller system
Military Class Concept Components

Full Specifications

Brand	msi
Weight	1g
Model Name	MSI Geforce 210 1024 MB DDR3 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card MD1G/D3
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Model Number	N210-MD1G/D3
Built-In Media	Graphics Card
Number of Fans	1
GPU Clock Speed	589 MHz
Mfr Part Number	N210-MD1G/D3
Video Processor	NVIDIA
Antenna Location	Gaming
Graphics Card Ram	1 GB
Graphics Ram Size	1 GB
Graphics Ram Type	DDR3 SDRAM
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Memory Clock Speed	1000 MHz
Graphics Coprocessor	Nvidia GeForce
Graphics Description	Nvidia GeForce
Warranty Description	Comes with Manufacturer Warranty.
Item Dimensions L x W	5.7"L x 3.3"W

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