MOUGOL AMD Radeon R5 230 Low Profile Graphics Card
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Key Features
- 1.【Superior Memory and Bandwidth】: Equipped with 2GB DDR3 memory and 64-bit memory interface, this graphics card provides super-fast data transfer and excellent performance to run your work perfectly.
- 2.【Efficient and Reliable】: Built with 40nm process, this graphics card achieves the perfect balance of power and efficiency. It provides reliable performance while minimizing power consumption.
- 3.【Versatile Display Options and Enhanced Connectivity】: Standard display connectors include HDMI 1.3a, DVI and VGA, providing flexibility and compatibility with a variety of monitors and display configurations. Equipped with PCI Express X16 1.1 bus interface, this graphics card ensures fast and stable data transfer.
- 4.【Passive Heatsink Cooling】: The graphics card is designed with an efficient cooling system, featuring an advanced passive cooling system powered by a high-performance heatsink—no fans, no noise, just reliable heat dissipation, which maintains optimal temperature levels during office work sessions, ensuring longevity and performance.
- 5.【Immersive Graphics Technology】: Supporting DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.5, this graphics card provides advanced graphic effects and immersive office experience. Elevate your working experience with a powerful graphics card powered by Core.
- 6.【low-profile design】:This half-height computer gpu features a low-profile design, which is specifically engineered to fit into space-constrained systems such as small form factor (SFF) PCs, slim desktop cases, or compact workstations—effectively addressing the issue of limited internal space while still delivering basic graphics performance for everyday tasks (e.g., office work, HD video playback) and light gaming.
Full Specifications
| Brand | MOUGOL |
|---|---|
| Model Name | R5 230 |
| Model Number | MG-R5 230 |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Built-In Media | R5 230 |
| GPU Clock Speed | 625 MHz |
| Video Processor | AMD |
| Antenna Location | Office |
| Graphics Card Ram | 2 GB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 2 GB |
| Graphics Ram Type | GDDR3 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Memory Clock Speed | 533 MHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | AMD Radeon R5 230 |
| Graphics Description | AMD Radeon R5 230, 2GB GDDR3, 625 MHz, DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.5, Low-profile, Fanless Cooling |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Manufacturer |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 5.71"L x 2.72"W |
| Video Output Interface | DVI, HDMI, VGA |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI-Express x16 |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Full listing title | MOUGOL AMD Radeon R5 230 Low Profile Graphics Card, 2GB DDR3 64-Bit, VGA/DVI/HDMI 1.3A, SFF Video Card for Windows 10/8.1/7 PC, PCI Express x16 1.1, Entry Level Computer GPU (Fanless Cooling) |
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MOUGOL AMD Radeon R5 230 Low Profile Graphics Card, 2GB DDR3 64-Bit, VGA/DVI/HDMI 1.3A, SFF Video Card for Windows 10/8.1/7 PC, PCI Express x16 1.1, Entry Level Computer GPU (Fanless Cooling) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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