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ZOTAC GeForce GTS 450 — 1 GB GDDR5 128-bit — 192 CUDA Cores — DP + HDMI + 2x DVI — Refurbished
ZOTAC GeForce GTS 450 — 1 GB GDDR5 128-bit — 192 CUDA Cores — DP + HDMI + 2x DVI — Refurbished
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🎮 ZOTAC GEFORCE GTS 450 — REFURBISHED DEDICATED GRAPHICS CARD
1 GB GDDR5 • 128-bit Bus • 192 CUDA Cores • Short Form Factor • DisplayPort + HDMI + 2× DVI-I
📅 Listed on: August 30, 2026 • 🔄 Updated on: October 30, 2026 • 🛡️ Warranty: 30 days
✅ Cleaned, inspected, and tested for functionality in our workshop • $15 CAD
😊 In Plain English
A $15 stopgap solution to extend the life of a compatible older desktop PC. This GTS 450 can replace a faulty card or add a dedicated video output without replacing the entire computer. It is best suited for office work, standard video playback, and some older or lighter games, depending on the rest of the PC and the software.
1 GB GDDR5 • DisplayPort, HDMI, and two DVI-I ports. Four ports do not guarantee four simultaneous displays. This is not a choice for modern gaming.
Check before purchasing: PCIe x16 slot, a recommended minimum 400 W quality power supply for the complete PC, and a mandatory 6-pin PCIe connector. The stated length is approximately 170 mm, not an individual measurement; also check the height, thickness, and cables. Short form factor does not mean Low-Profile: it is not automatically suitable for Slim/SFF cases.
Tested for functionality under Windows 11 in our workshop • Installation and appropriate drivers must be performed on your PC • 30-day warranty from the date of billing.
Want all the details? Read the full listing ↓📖 Full Detailed Listing
Features, comparison, games, tests, and conditions are fully visible below.
🔎 Key Points Before Purchasing
- ZOTAC GeForce GTS 450: a 2010 card, 1 GB GDDR5, 128-bit bus, and 192 CUDA cores. Part number 288-1N184-201ZT.
- Four video ports: 1× DisplayPort, 1× HDMI, and 2× DVI-I. The number of simultaneously usable displays remains to be verified: four ports do not guarantee four simultaneous displays.
- Requirements: PCIe x16 slot, recommended minimum 400 W power supply with 1× 6-pin PCIe connector. Stated length ~170 mm: also check the height, thickness, and available space. This is not a Low-Profile card for a Slim/SFF case.
- Tested for functionality under Windows 11 in our workshop with drivers installed. The drivers will need to be installed on your PC; no future updates are promised.
- For stopgap use and office work: replacement of a compatible card, dedicated video output, and some older or lighter games. Not a choice for modern gaming.
- $15 CAD • 30-day warranty. Mining prohibited according to the conditions below.
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🟢 PayPal — Fast Shipping
As soon as the transaction is confirmed by PayPal, your graphics component is placed in a sealed antistatic protective bag and handed over to the delivery service on the same day or the next business day at the latest.
😄 A real dedicated NVIDIA graphics card for $15: the old PC gets its display back without breaking the bank!
🟡 Credit Card on the Site
Payment verification may take up to 3 business days before shipping.
Accepted payment methods: cash, debit card, credit card, and PayPal.
📜 STORE POLICY — LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE
In order to maintain our low prices on our accessories and tested used components, our establishment applies the following administrative policies:
🚫 Final Sale:
Our spare parts and refurbished components are subject to a final sale. No cash refund will be granted after the transaction, without exception.
🔄 Authorized Technical Recourse:
If a defect related to the internal hardware electronics appears during the warranty coverage period, our technical team will apply the following solutions, in order of priority:
- Free repair of the component in our technical service workshop.
- Complete exchange of the item for a refurbished product equivalent in specifications and value if repair proves unfeasible.
- Issuance of a store credit applicable in-store if no equivalent is available in inventory.
⏱️ Support Timelines:
Any service ticket opening or warranty follow-up request is processed diligently by our technicians within a maximum of 48 business hours. This timeframe does not guarantee a completed repair.
🧾 Presentation of the Invoice:
The presentation of your original billing document is strictly mandatory for the application of the warranty terms. Please keep it carefully in your records.
📦 Mail-Order Purchase: All shipping and postal costs related to the secure return of the component to our technical service center in Repentigny remain the exclusive financial responsibility of the customer.
🏪 In-Store: Bring your item and your invoice.
📞 To Reach Our Service Workshop: 514-394-7794. Our technicians answer your questions from Tuesday to Sunday, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
📅 This Graphics Card at Launch vs Today
| Context | Era | Estimated CAD Price | Key Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historical New | 2010 | $130 to $160 | NVIDIA consumer range with DirectX 11. |
| Used Market | Variable used | $10 to $30 | Condition, tests, and support vary by listing. |
| Refurbished eBay.ca | Variable | $15 to $40 | Prices and fees vary. |
| Computer Store | Variable | $25 to $50 | Indicative price point. |
| ⭐ LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE | Today | $15 | Opened, cleaned, validated under Windows, 30-day warranty, and local support. |
Estimates are already present in the listing, kept for reference. Prices and fees vary; these benchmarks are not a current market report.
At $15 CAD, an affordable stopgap solution to extend the use of an older compatible desktop PC, without replacing the entire computer.
📋 Detailed Technical Specifications
Functionality checks by our workshop technician.
- Manufacturer / Model: ZOTAC GeForce GTS 450.
- Graphics Processor (GPU): NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 (Fermi "GF106" Architecture), 2010 generation.
- Internal Rendering Engine: 192 CUDA Cores.
- Stated GPU Factory Clocks: Base 783 MHz • Shaders 1566 MHz.
- Dedicated Video Memory: 1 GB GDDR5.
- Memory Bus: 128-bit • Bandwidth 57.7 GB/s • Effective Memory Clock 3608 MHz.
- Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x16, usable in a compatible PCIe 3.0 slot. Also check the BIOS and the rest of the PC.
- Graphics Technologies: DirectX 11.0 • OpenGL 4.1 • Shader Model 5.0, depending on appropriate drivers.
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Video Outputs:
- 1× Standard DisplayPort.
- 1× Standard HDMI.
- 2× DVI-I, digital or analog via compatible adapter.
- Multi-display Management: number of simultaneous monitors to be verified depending on connections and drivers; four ports do not mean four simultaneous displays.
- Stated Maximum Resolution: 2560 × 1600 pixels, depending on output, cable, and screen.
- Auxiliary Power Supply: 1× 6-pin PCIe connector from the power supply unit.
- Thermal Design Power (TDP): ~106 W, datasheet value; not a measurement of the complete PC's power consumption.
- Recommended Power Supply for the PC: 400 W minimum of good quality, to be adapted to the complete configuration.
- Dimensions: stated length ~170 mm. Check the height, thickness, cable clearance, and case format; not Low-Profile.
- Operating Systems: Tested and functional under Windows 11 with the drivers from the workshop workstation. For Windows 7, 8, or 10, check the appropriate driver. No future driver updates are promised.
- Exact Reference: ZOTAC GTS450 1GB 128BIT DDR5 — P/N 288-1N184-201ZT.
The clocks, bandwidth, and technical specifications are those stated in the listing, not measurements of this specific unit. The stated length is not presented as individually measured.
🔄 Comparison — GeForce GTS 450 vs Equivalents
📊 PassMark G3D Mark, historical benchmarks from the listing
| Graphics Card | Year | Memory | Indicative PassMark | Positioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel HD Graphics 2000 | 2011 | Shared (system) | ~150 | Basic integrated circuit |
| NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 | 2014 | 2 GB DDR3 / 64-bit | ~500 | Entry-level multimedia |
| ⭐ ZOTAC GeForce GTS 450 | 2010 | 1 GB GDDR5 / 128-bit | 630 | This product model |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 | 2012 | 1 GB GDDR5 / 128-bit | ~900 | Next generation |
Proportional graphic, scale from 0 to 900
Intel HD Graphics 2000: ≈ 150
NVIDIA GT 730 DDR3: ≈ 500
⭐ ZOTAC GTS 450: 630
NVIDIA GTX 650: ≈ 900
Source indicated in the listing: videocardbenchmark.net. Existing scores kept for reference, not re-verified online; date and version not documented here. Not results of this specific unit. Variants of the same card, notably the GT 730, may differ. A higher score does not guarantee an identical gain in every game; drivers and the rest of the PC influence the results.
🎯 Recommended Uses and Limitations
The ZOTAC GTS 450 can be used to replace a faulty card or add a dedicated video output to an older compatible desktop PC, after checking the power supply, case, and software requirements.
- Stopgap: compatible desktop computer, including certain Dell OptiPlex, HP EliteDesk, or Lenovo ThinkCentre towers, after checking the exact model. The range name is not enough to guarantee compatibility.
- Office work: documents, emails, spreadsheets, and browsing, depending on the rest of the PC. Number of simultaneous monitors to be verified.
- HD / Full HD Multimedia: standard videos, YouTube, VLC, or Netflix depending on codec, player, and service requirements.
- Retro or light games: card games, 2D games, emulators, Stardew Valley, Among Us, Terraria depending on version and configuration.
⚠️ Limitations: not a purchase for modern gaming, high settings in 1080p, hardware Ray Tracing, professional editing, AI, or intensive 3D rendering. No guarantee of gain compared to all integrated circuits.
Cryptocurrency mining prohibited according to the warranty below.
🎮 Gaming Capabilities
2010 card: no documented FPS tests for the games below. Functionality depends on the game version, drivers, settings, and the rest of the PC; testing under Windows 11 does not guarantee every game.
- Prefer after verification: retro games, 2D, emulators, and small browser games; older versions of Minecraft Java and Stardew Valley, without heavy mods and depending on the processor.
- Test on a case-by-case basis: League of Legends and small Roblox experiences, with reduced settings and resolution, without a promise of fluidity.
- Old CS:GO: check the available version; do not confuse with Counter-Strike 2, not recommended as a purchase target.
- Not recommended: Fortnite, Cyberpunk 2077, Call of Duty: Warzone, and GTA V Enhanced. For GTA V Legacy, check the requirements separately; do not extrapolate from one edition to another.
For a better-suited gaming system, contact our team at 514-394-7794.
✅ Workshop Preparation and Testing
Card opened, cleaned, inspected, and tested for functionality under Windows 11 with drivers installed on the workshop workstation. Installation of the drivers on your own PC remains necessary.
💻 Before Installation
Check the PCIe x16 slot, BIOS, and PC compatibility, the recommended minimum 400 W quality power supply with a 6-pin connector, the available space for ~170 mm in length, and the appropriate drivers. Also check the height, thickness, and cables; the case must accept a standard-format card, not just Low-Profile. If in doubt, contact us before purchasing.
📦 Card delivered under sealed antistatic protection, tracked package, and reinforced packaging.
🛡️ 30-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS
Our 30-day limited professional warranty takes effect automatically on the exact billing date of the graphics card.
❌ Hardware Exclusions from the Warranty (Cases Not Covered by the Workshop):
Windows and installed programs are excluded from the warranty.
This protection exclusively covers the original hardware electronic operation of the graphics card. It expressly and without exception excludes the following situations:
- Software conflicts, operating system conflicts, registry issues, or incorrect installation of graphics driver files by the user (driver anomalies on the chosen system are not attributable to the hardware component).
- Malfunctions caused by the accidental introduction of liquids or beverages, or by exposing the card to excessive moisture.
- Mechanical physical breakage resulting from an accidental fall, impact, shock, deformation of the casing, or improper handling during connection to the customer's motherboard (scratched PCIe pins, forced power connectors, manually broken fan).
- Any sign of gross negligence, abusive use, or a manifest lack of hardware maintenance (heatsink obstructed by an extreme accumulation of dust).
- Hardware modifications made to the circuit board, changes to the original cooling system or casing without the written consent of our technician.
- The manufacturer's original identification labels, barcodes, or device serial numbers having been modified, altered, scratched out, or erased.
- Internal or external security seals applied by our refurbishment workshop being broken, cut, or removed.
- Direct physical damage caused to the card's external connection ports (DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort) by forced insertion of unsuitable cables or at a bad angle.
- Component failures or overheating caused by external environmental factors (power grid surges, lightning, short circuits originating from the customer's inadequate or defective power supply unit).
- Display anomalies caused by computer virus or malware infections occurring on the customer's computer operating system.
- Resolution or unsupported refresh rate incompatibility issues occurring with poor-quality monitors or video conversion cables subsequently purchased by the customer.
- Loss of computer data or interruption of work on the connected PC during the installation or use of the component.
- Support fees related to configuring the graphics card's display functions under the user's control panel (manual resolution adjustment under Windows or Linux).
- Hardware interventions, adjustments, or maintenance attempts performed by a third-party computer workshop or a person not authorized by our store.
- Inappropriate, abusive, or intensive use outside the card's original specifications, including but not limited to cryptocurrency mining (strictly prohibited), intensive shared computing, or forced graphics processor overclocking (overclocking).
♻️ 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 return to service in a compatible tower 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.
📍 LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE
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423, boul. Lacombe, Repentigny, QC J5Z 1N9
📞 514-394-7794
🌐 https://lacleinformatique.ca/
🕒 Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
✅ Computer component completely cleaned, inspected under a test bench, and functionally tested by our workshop technician
🚀 Delivered in sealed antistatic protective packaging, ready to be installed in your system
📦 Fast shipping, tracked package, and reinforced protective shipping packaging
Card sold separately: hardware installation and appropriate drivers to be performed on your computer.
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