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ASUS GeForce GTX 550 Ti Graphics Card — 1GB GDDR5 | HDMI | VGA | DVI | PCIe

ASUS GeForce GTX 550 Ti Graphics Card — 1GB GDDR5 | HDMI | VGA | DVI | PCIe

$20.00 CAD
$20.00 CAD
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🖥️ ASUS GeForce GTX 550 Ti

1 GB GDDR5 • 192-bit • 192 CUDA Cores • HDMI • VGA • DVI • PCIe 2.0

📋 Return Policy: Store credit only — no cash refunds. See details below.

💰 Value & Market Price — Why $20?

Source Estimated Price (CAD) Note
Facebook Marketplace / Kijiji $10 – $35 Private seller, no warranty, untested
eBay.ca (refurbished) $20 – $50 Variable, high shipping costs
Refurbished computer store $30 – $60 Often no warranty or test
⭐ LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE (this product) $20 30-day warranty • Tested and functional • Local tech support

💡 Competitive price with 30-day warranty and technical testing included — unlike private sales.

The refurbished ASUS GeForce GTX 550 Ti is an entry-level graphics card ideal for replacing a faulty card, enabling multi-screen display, or improving the graphics performance of an old PC without a dedicated GPU. Model ENGTX550 TI DC/DI/1GD5 — tested and functional. ✅

⚠️ Note: The GTX 550 Ti is a 2011 card. It is not designed for modern gaming, but remains useful for office work, multi-screen setups, and older or light games. Slightly superior to the GTS 450 thanks to its 192-bit bus.

🔄 Comparison — GTX 550 Ti vs equivalents

Graphics Card Year VRAM PassMark GPU Level
⭐ ASUS GTX 550 Ti (this product) 2011 1 GB GDDR5 ~820 Reference
NVIDIA GTS 450 2010 1 GB GDDR5 ~630 ↓ Slightly lower
NVIDIA GTX 650 2012 1 GB GDDR5 ~900 ↑ Next gen.
NVIDIA GTX 660 2012 2 GB GDDR5 ~2,200 ↑↑ Significantly higher

💡 PassMark GPU Score: the higher the number, the better the card's performance. Source: videocardbenchmark.net

✅ What this card CAN do

  • Replace a faulty graphics card
  • Multi-screen up to 3 monitors
  • Upgrade a PC without a dedicated GPU
  • Old games and light esports (LoL, Minecraft)
  • Smooth office work and web browsing
  • HD / Full HD video playback
  • General graphics acceleration

⚠️ Important limitations to know

  • Smooth modern gaming: not recommended
  • 1080p gaming at high settings: no
  • Ray tracing: not supported
  • Professional video editing: no
  • Intensive 3D rendering: no
  • Cryptocurrency mining: prohibited (warranty voided)

👥 Who is this card for?

Ideal for those who want to replace a faulty card at a low price, enable multi-screen (3 monitors) on an old desktop PC, or improve the graphics performance of a system without a dedicated GPU. Slightly more powerful than the GTS 450 thanks to its 192-bit bus. Not recommended for modern gaming or demanding games.

🎮 Gaming Performance (1080p)

💡 Note: 2011 card — limited performance on modern games. Slightly superior to the GTS 450 thanks to its 192-bit bus.
Game Settings Estimated FPS Playable?
Minecraft (Java) Medium 70–100 FPS ✅ Good
League of Legends Medium 70–90 FPS ✅ Good
CS:GO (old) Low/Medium 55–75 FPS 🟡 OK
GTA V Low 30–45 FPS 🟡 Limited
Fortnite Low 25–40 FPS 🔴 Difficult
Cyberpunk 2077 Low < 20 FPS ❌ Not recommended

💻 Compatibility with your PC

  • ✅ PCIe 2.0 x16 slot required (also compatible with PCIe 3.0)
  • ✅ 400W minimum power supply with 1x 6-pin PCIe connector
  • ✅ Card length: ~175 mm — compact, compatible with most cases
  • ✅ Compatible with Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (64-bit)
  • ✅ Low power consumption (116W TDP) — ideal for old PCs

🔧 Full Technical Specifications

Component Details
Brand / Model ASUS ENGTX550 TI DC/DI/1GD5
GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti (GF116)
PassMark GPU Score ~820 — Source: videocardbenchmark.net
Release Year 2011
CUDA Cores 192 CUDA Cores
GPU Frequency (Base) 900 MHz
GPU Frequency (Boost) 1800 MHz (shader clock)
Video Memory 1 GB GDDR5
Memory Bus 192-bit
Memory Frequency 4104 MHz (effective)
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 (PCIe 3.0 compatible)
Video Outputs 1x HDMI 1.4 • 1x VGA • 1x DVI — 3 screens max
Max Resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
DirectX DirectX 11
OpenGL OpenGL 4.1
⚡ Required Power 1x 6-pin PCIe connector — 400W minimum
TDP (power consumption) 116W
Cooling DirectCU — active fan + heat pipe
Card Length ~175 mm — compact, compatible with most cases
OS Compatibility Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (64-bit) — NVIDIA drivers available
Condition Refurbished — tested and functional by our technician

🛡️ Warranty — 30 days

✅ Warranty Procedure

  • Purchase invoice required
  • Processing time: 48 business hours
  • Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility
  • Warranty: 30 days

🔄 Available Remedies

  • Repair as a priority
  • Then equivalent exchange
  • Or store credit
  • Store credit only — no cash refunds

⚠️ Warranty Exclusions

  1. Liquid damage
  2. Drops, impacts, or physical breakage
  3. Negligence or misuse
  4. Unauthorized modifications
  5. Altered or removed serial numbers
  6. Removed warranty seals
  7. Damage to connectors or ports
  8. External factors (power surges, lightning, etc.)
  9. Viruses or malware
  10. Software incompatibility
  11. Data loss
  12. Operating system reinstallation
  13. Repairs performed by an unauthorized third party
  14. Inappropriate use (mining, overclocking, etc.)

✅ Card tested and verified by our technician • 🖥️ Ready to install • 📦 Fast and secure delivery

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