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ASUS Radeon R5 230 R5230-SL-1GD3-L
Radeon R5 2301GB DDR319W168mmPCIe 1.0
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Full Specifications
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ChipsetRadeon R5 230
Chipset MakerAMD
SeriesRadeon R-Series
Base Clock625 MHz
About This Product
The ASUS Radeon R5 230 is a low-profile, passively cooled graphics card designed for basic display output. With 1GB of VRAM and a 625MHz base clock, it is suitable for office tasks, web browsing, and 1080p video playback. It offers minimal 3D performance and is not recommended for gaming beyond very old or extremely undemanding titles. This card is an alternative to integrated graphics for systems without a display output or for adding additional monitors.
Pros
- Silent, fanless operation
- Low power consumption
- Compact, single-slot design
- Affordable display output
Cons
- Very poor gaming performance
- Limited 3D acceleration
- Outdated architecture
