Modern processors have their own graphics core, which can cope with most common programs and not demanding games.
Despite this, cheap 3D accelerators are still produced by large companies. Budget graphics cards are still in demand among users who are primarily interested in accessibility.
Such accelerators are certainly not designed to run modern games and resource-intensive applications. An ideal option for them would be an office computer, which is designed to work with text editors. In 2011, the Radeon HD 6450 graphics card was presented to the public for review, the price of which became the main "trump card". She quickly occupied the niche of affordable models, becoming one of the most popular at that time.
Packaging and equipment
The box is unlikely to surprise a modern user. Radeon HD 6450 comes in a package that is made of glossy cardboard. Its dimensions are small, which allows you to comfortably transport over long distances. This is facilitated by the location of the video card itself in the box. On the front side, everything is according to the standard: the name of the model, a bright picture and a description of the main features.
More detailed information on the Radeon HD 6450 can be found by turning the box upside down. Here, the manufacturer tried to place all the data about the model. There is a description of the characteristics, key features, compatibility with the operating system and so on. There are all the necessary barcodes and company guarantees.
In general, the box leaves a good impression. She is not very provocative, but not very faded either. Done neatly, the inscriptions and description immediately make it clear what is special about this model. Let's move on to the scope of delivery.
Here, too, everything is quite simple. There are no generous gifts and additional details that could be useful during operation. Only the most necessary. In the box, in addition to the accelerator Radeon HD 6450 lies:
- instructions and other documentation;
- a disk with the necessary utilities and drivers;
To connect to an office computer, you do not have to buy additional parts. Options Radeon HD 6450 is not surprising, but not upset. There is all the most basic, but what else is needed from a video card?
Appearance
The Radeon HD 6450 graphics card has 3 interfaces. Located on one of the ends, the connected wires do not interfere with each other. For most users, even two ports will be enough. At the same time, the accelerator can display information on three screens, which was made possible thanks to AMD's proprietary technology.
Elements are soldered on a printed circuit board of the usual color for the company. Everything here looks pretty high quality. The dimensions of the board are very small, which allows you to install the accelerator in a compact case. The graphics core and several memory modules are clearly visible on the board. The connected cooling system makes the card a little bigger, but does not turn it into a giant.
Radeon HD 6450: specs
The accelerator based on the Caicos graphic core, which is often used in the company's products, is based. Made according to the standard of 40 nm. It is not difficult to guess, it is a key part of the video card. The downside for some users may be the lack of the ability to connect an additional kernel. AMD did not give the budget accelerator its CrossFireX technology. However, at the program level, it is present. The video chip is capable of operating at an effective frequency of 1600 MHz. A simple 64-bit bus is used to exchange information.
Radeon HD 6450 has 1 GB of memory, which is divided into 4 modules. Korean “Samsung” was engaged in production. The modules are made according to the GDDR3 standard. Despite this, it operates at a clock frequency of 1800 MHz. There is enough memory for modern programs and the launch of undemanding games.
Cooling system
The predecessors of the Radeon HD 6450 received passive cooling. However, she took a slightly different path. The developers considered that for a complete cooling of the chip there will be a fairly small system without active elements. This decision was influenced by the small heat dissipation of the video card and its dimensions. However, in this case, a roomy, ventilated system unit is required. Therefore, many manufacturers supplemented the design with an active system. The cooler turned out to be quite small, it consists of a small aluminum radiator and a fan. The system works efficiently and at the same time silently.