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Black graphics card with dual fans and silver backplate

MSI

MSI RTX 5050 8G Shadow 2X OC 2 in 1 accessory

SKU CH-SNQB-P6MFE

Graphics card with 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 2617 MHz extreme-performance clock

  • Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4 for advanced rendering
  • Extreme Performance clock reaches 2617 MHz in MSI Center for high frame rates
  • Boost clock of 2602 MHz sustains speed under load
  • TORX Fan 5.0 ring-linked blades stabilise high-pressure airflow for cooling
  • Reinforcing backplate with airflow vent lets exhaust pass directly through

Graphics card for gaming rigs

The MSI RTX 5050 8G Shadow 2X OC is a graphics card built on NVIDIA Blackwell architecture. It targets gamers and PC builders who want to upgrade or assemble a system for high-frame-rate play. The 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer and 128-bit bus feed the GPU for modern titles. Buyers who need more video memory for heavy creative workloads should look elsewhere.

Cooling and software control

The TORX Fan 5.0 design links blades with ring arcs to stabilise high-pressure airflow across the heatsink. Heat pipes pull thermal energy away from the GPU core to improve cooling headroom. MSI Center software lets the card reach an Extreme Performance clock of 2617 MHz, while the standard Boost clock sits at 2602 MHz. No additional bundled software or accessories are included in the package.

Build quality and display outputs

A reinforcing metal backplate adds structural rigidity and features a vent that lets exhaust air pass directly through. Three DisplayPort 2.1a connectors and one HDMI 2.1b port support multiple high-refresh monitors. The dual-slot, dual-fan layout fits standard ATX cases without special mounting requirements. Builders with compact chassis should verify length clearance before purchasing.

Highlights

  • Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4 for advanced rendering
  • Extreme Performance clock reaches 2617 MHz in MSI Center for high frame rates
  • Boost clock of 2602 MHz sustains speed under load
  • TORX Fan 5.0 ring-linked blades stabilise high-pressure airflow for cooling
  • Reinforcing backplate with airflow vent lets exhaust pass directly through

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the GDDR6 memory or the TORX Fan 5.0 need replacement first?

The GDDR6 memory is soldered and not user-serviceable, while the TORX Fan 5.0 uses a dual-ball bearing design rated for long life; dust cleaning is the only routine maintenance.

What limits sustained performance first, the 128-bit bus or the 2602 MHz boost clock?

The 128-bit memory bus width limits bandwidth during extended heavy loads before the 2602 MHz boost clock becomes the bottleneck.

How loud and hot does the card get when running all day at 2617 MHz Extreme Performance?

The TORX Fan 5.0 and heat pipes keep temperatures controlled, while the reinforcing backplate vent exhausts hot air directly, maintaining stable acoustics under continuous load.

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