Radeon HD 6450 review

Modern processors have their own graphics core, which copes with most common programs and non-demanding games.

Despite this, cheap 3D accelerators are still produced by large companies. Budget video cards are still in demand among users, which, first of all, are interested in availability.

Such accelerators are certainly not designed to run modern games and resource-intensive applications. Ideal option for them will be an office computer, which is designed to work with text editors. In 2011, the Radeon HD 6450 video card was introduced to the public review, the price of which became the main "trump card". It quickly occupied a niche of available models, becoming one of the most popular at that time.

Packing and equipment

The box is unlikely to surprise the modern user. Radeon HD 6450 comes in a package that is made of glossy cardboard. Dimensions of it are small, which allows you to transport comfortably over huge distances. This is facilitated by the location of the video card itself in the box. On the front side everything is standard: the name of the model, a bright picture and a description of the main features.

More information about the Radeon HD 6450 can be found by turning the box over the back. Here the manufacturer tried to place all the data on the model. There are descriptions of features, key features, compatibility with the operating system and so on. There are all necessary barcodes and company guarantees.

In general, the box leaves a pleasant impression. It is not very provocative, but it is not entirely faded. Made carefully, the inscriptions and description immediately make it clear what is special about this model. Let's move on to the delivery kit.

Here, too, everything is pretty simple. There are no generous gifts and additional details that could be useful in the course of operation. Only the most necessary. In the box, except for the Radeon HD 6450 accelerator is:

• Instructions and other documentation;
• A disk with necessary utilities and drivers;

To connect to an office computer, you do not have to buy additional parts. The bundle of Radeon HD 6450 is not surprising, but it does not disappoint either. There is all the most basic, but what else do you need from a video card?

Appearance

The Radeon HD 6450 has 3 interfaces. Located at one end, connected wires do not interfere with each other. For most users, even two ports will suffice. Simultaneously, the accelerator can display information on three screens, which became possible thanks to proprietary technology from AMD.

The elements are soldered on a printed circuit board of the usual color for the company. It looks pretty good here. Dimensions of the board are very small, which allows you to install the accelerator in a compact case. The board clearly shows the graphics core and several memory modules. The connected cooling system makes the card a little larger, but does not turn into a giant.

Radeon HD 6450: Features

The accelerator is based on the graphic core Caicos, which is often used in the company's products. It is made in accordance with the standard 40 nm. As 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 core. AMD did not endow the budget accelerator with 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. Production involved Korean "Samsung". The modules are made according to the GDDR3 standard. Despite this, it operates at a clock speed of 1800 MHz. Memory is enough for modern programs and launching undemanding games.

Cooling system

The predecessors Radeon HD 6450 received passive cooling. However, she went a little different way. The developers considered that a small system without active elements would be enough to fully cool the chip. This decision was affected by the small heat dissipation of the video card and its size. However, in this case, you need a roomy, ventilated system unit. Therefore, many manufacturers have complemented the design of the active system. The cooler turned out to be rather small, consists of a small aluminum radiator and a fan. The system works efficiently and silently at the same time.