MSI PCX5750-TD128 Video Card Review

NVIDIA and MSI aren’t marketing this card as a high-end solution though, and for the relatively low cost of $140 USD, you’re getting a decent DX9 card with an above average game bundle. Yes, I mentioned the bundle. Normally, these are throwaways, and although the included games are 2003 titles, at least it’s better than most of the packages we’ve seen. With the ability to output to two monitors, as well as TVs via S-Video, this wouldn’t be a bad choice for media professionals who normally rely on these features. Otherwise, those of you serious about gaming, you’re better off looking towards a VPU/GPU more suited for the task of playing over 1024×768.

Pros: Good 3D performance at 1024×768. Quiet. Good bundle overall for the money.

Cons: Not suited for gameplay (with newer games) above 1024. AA/AF penalizes the performance severely.

Bottom Line: We’re still waiting for ATI’s competing part to make it into the labs, but if you’re casual gamer, and are more interested in the dual display properties and TV-Out, this would be a fine choice. It’s cheap, and it comes with an extensive bundle, and the performance beats anything the 915G chipset can muster. However, serious gamers need not apply.

MSI PCX5750-TD128 @ ViperLair