🎮 ASUS GeForce GTX 550 Ti DirectCU

REFURBISHED • 1 GB GDDR5 • 192-bit • 192 CUDA cores

HDMI + VGA + DVI-I • $20 CAD • 30-day warranty

📅 Listed on: August 30, 2026 • 🔄 Updated on: October 30, 2026

😊 In plain words

A $20 spare card to extend the life of a compatible older PC. It can replace a faulty card, restore display functionality, or run some older, lighter games without replacing the entire tower.

It has 1 GB of GDDR5 memory and HDMI, VGA, and DVI-I outputs. The three ports do not guarantee three simultaneous displays. This is not a card for modern gaming or intensive graphics work.

Before purchase: check for an available PCI Express x16 slot, a required 6-pin PCIe power connector, and a power supply suitable for the entire PC, with a stated minimum recommendation of 400 W. The stated length is approximately 175 mm, not a measurement of this specific unit; also check the height and thickness.

Tested functional under Windows 11 in the workshop • Card sold separately • Installation and appropriate drivers must be performed on your computer • 30-day warranty, proof of purchase required.

📖 Full detailed listing

Features, comparison, games, and conditions are fully visible below.

🔎 Key points to remember before purchase

• An affordable dedicated card: to replace a faulty card in a compatible PC, restore video output, or run older, lighter games.
• Exact model: ASUS ENGTX550 TI DC/DI/1GD5, with DirectCU cooling.
• Before purchase: an available PCI Express x16 slot, a PC power supply of at least 400 W, and 1 required 6-pin PCIe connector.
• Stated length: ~175 mm. Also check the height, thickness, and cable clearance in your case.
• Tested functional under Windows 11 in the workshop. Appropriate drivers must be installed on your computer.
• Not a card for modern gaming: 1 GB of video memory, no hardware Ray Tracing. 30-day warranty and local support.

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💳 Payment and shipping

Accepted payment methods: cash, debit card, credit card, and PayPal.

📜 Store policy

For an online purchase, return shipping costs to the store are the responsibility of the customer.

📞 514-394-7794 • Tuesday to Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

🌟 The highlights of LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE

A troubleshooting solution for $20 CAD, refurbished, cleaned, and tested functional under Windows 11, with a 30-day warranty and a local team to help you.

For an older PC still useful for everyday use, this card can restore display functionality without replacing the entire tower. First, check your computer's compatibility.

❓ Is this product right for you?

✅ Recommended uses

• Replace a faulty graphics card in a compatible system.
• Add a dedicated video output and its own video memory, rather than relying solely on the integrated circuit.
• Extend the workspace across multiple displays, after checking the connections and the number of simultaneous displays supported.
• Web browsing, office work, and HD / Full HD video playback, depending on the processor, codecs, player, and service requirements.
• Older or lighter games, depending on the requirements of each version.

⚠️ Important limitations

Not recommended for modern games, high settings at 1080p, professional video editing, or intensive 3D rendering. No hardware Ray Tracing. The three video ports do not guarantee three simultaneous displays. Drivers and the game version may limit compatibility.

Cryptocurrency mining is strictly prohibited according to the store's warranty conditions.

🔄 Comparison — GTX 550 Ti vs. equivalents

📊 Graphics performance — scores assigned to PassMark G3D Mark in the listing

Graphics comparison, scale from 0 to 2,200

NVIDIA GTS 450: ≈ 630

⭐ ASUS GTX 550 Ti: ≈ 820

NVIDIA GTX 650: ≈ 900

NVIDIA GTX 660 2 GB: ≈ 2,200

The listing's indicative scores are preserved, without update. Their date, version, and precise source are not documented here. These are not test results of this specific unit. The longer the bar, the higher the indicative score. Results vary depending on the benchmark, drivers, and configuration. A higher score does not guarantee an identical gain in every game; the processor and RAM also matter.

🎮 Games: what to expect?

2011 card: no precise results in frames per second (FPS) are documented here. The game version, drivers, and the rest of the PC determine playability; the mentions below do not constitute a guarantee of functionality.

📋 Full technical specifications

• Manufacturer / range: ASUS • DirectCU.
• Model: ASUS ENGTX550 TI DC/DI/1GD5.
• Graphics processor: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti (GF116), NVIDIA Fermi architecture, 2011 generation.
• Compute cores: 192 CUDA cores.
• Stated GPU frequency: 910 MHz for this ASUS model.
• Video memory: 1 GB GDDR5 • 192-bit interface • Stated bandwidth of 98.5 GB/s.
• Cooling: ASUS DirectCU, copper heat pipes in direct contact with the GPU and oversized fan. No measured noise level is indicated.
• Video outputs: 1× HDMI 1.4, 1× VGA, and 1× DVI-I.
• Stated maximum resolution: 2560 × 1600 pixels, depending on the output, cable, and display used.
• Technologies: Microsoft DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.1, NVIDIA PhysX, and CUDA acceleration, with appropriate software and drivers.
• Hardware interface: PCI Express x16.
• Dimensions: stated length of approximately 175 mm; also check height, thickness, and clearance.

Listing features preserved: the frequencies and bandwidth are not measurements performed on this specific unit. The stated length is not presented as an individual measurement.

⚡ Compatibility guide with your PC

• Port: an available PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.
• Power supply: stated minimum recommendation of 400 W, to be adapted to the complete configuration and the quality of the power supply unit.
• Required connector: 1× PCIe 6-pin from the power supply.
• Space: approximately 175 mm in length, with enough room for cooling, cables, and the mounting bracket.
• System: tested functional under Windows 11 in the workshop. For Windows 7, 8, or 10, check the availability of the appropriate driver. No future software updates promised.

The drivers used in the test bench are not automatically installed on your own PC.

Unsure about compatibility? Call our technicians at 514-394-7794, Tuesday to Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

🛡️ 30-day warranty

30-day warranty included with proof of purchase required. For a service request, contact the store to arrange handling according to the recourse options presented above.

❌ Exclusions and stated conditions

Windows and installed programs are excluded from the warranty.

Cryptocurrency mining is strictly prohibited according to the store's conditions and results in the cancellation of this commercial warranty.

♻️ LET'S GIVE OUR COMPUTERS A SECOND LIFE

Repairing and reusing computers and their components helps reduce waste and make computing more accessible. This refurbished card can go back into service in a compatible PC rather than being prematurely discarded.

CALL BEFORE THE TRASH! Let's discuss the possibilities of repair, reuse, or responsible recycling depending on the hardware.

So that future generations do not pay the price of past generations.

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🕒 Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

✅ Product tested and verified by our technician • 🚀 Ready to use upon receipt • 📦 Fast shipping

For this card sold separately, the hardware installation and the installation of appropriate drivers must be performed on your computer.