Discrete Graphics Card BIOSTAR GeForce GTX 1050 4 GB GDDR5, 1455 MHz boost, 128-bit, PCIe 3.0, 2 fans

BIOSTAR NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 4 GB GDDR5 is a discrete graphics card with 4 GB GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus. The card features a GeForce GTX 1050 GPU with a base clock of 1354 MHz and boost up to 1455 MHz, active dual-fan cooling and support for PCI Express 3.0 x16. Video outputs include one DVI‑D, one HDMI 2.0 and one DisplayPort 1.4a. The card supports DirectX 12, NVIDIA PhysX, CUDA and related NVIDIA technologies for multimedia and gaming use.

Advantages

The card provides 4 GB GDDR5 memory and a 128-bit memory interface for stable 1080p performance, an efficient dual‑fan active cooler for sustained operation, and multiple display outputs (DVI‑D, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a) for multi‑monitor setups. It also supports NVIDIA features such as CUDA, PhysX, G‑SYNC and Ansel, and offers a compact full‑height/half‑length form factor compatible with many systems.

Suitable for

• 1080p gaming and entry-level esports titles
• Multimedia playback and video streaming
• Multi‑monitor desktop setups and productivity tasks
• Systems requiring a compact full‑height/half‑length GPU

Key specifications

• Graphics processor: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
• GPU clock: 1354 MHz (base), boost up to 1455 MHz
• CUDA cores: 640
• Memory: 4 GB GDDR5, 128‑bit
• Memory data rate: 7 Gbit/s
• Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x16
• Outputs: 1× DVI‑D, 1× HDMI 2.0, 1× DisplayPort 1.4a
• Maximum resolution: 7680 × 4320
• DirectX: 12.0
• Cooling: Active, 2 fans
• Form factor: Full‑Height / Half‑Length (FH/HL)
• Minimum system power supply: 250 W
• Dimensions (L×H×D): 195 mm × 127 mm × 45 mm
• Net weight: 0.7 kg

How to use

Power down the PC and disconnect mains power. Install the card into an available PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot on the motherboard, secure it to the case bracket, and connect any required power or chassis connectors if applicable. Reconnect cables to the desired display output (DVI‑D, HDMI or DisplayPort). Boot the system and install the latest NVIDIA drivers from the official NVIDIA or BIOSTAR website to enable CUDA, PhysX and other features.

Recommendations

Ensure your power supply meets the minimum 250 W requirement and that your case has sufficient airflow for the dual‑fan cooler. Keep graphics drivers up to date for best compatibility and performance with games and multimedia applications.