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N8400GS-D512D3H/LP
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Overview
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- Support Multi-GPU control. 
- Low-Profile design works perfect with slim or smaller system. |
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MSI Reminds You...
- The specifications may differ from areas and we keep the right to change without notice. Please check the specific Specification with your local dealers.
- The color of the product might be affected by photography and the monitor's setting, which might be different from the real product.
MSI ALL Solid Capacitor
MSI Solid Capacitor Graphic Card MSI Graphics Card products utilities high quality solid capacitor. For the gamers and high-end users, this feature not only means that product has better quality components within, but also provide much stronger support while users want to engage in hard-core tuning.
Afterburner
Afterburner co-development by MSI and Rivatuner, MSI releases the ultimate graphics card utility “Afterburner”. This utility enables all MSI graphics cards users to boost performance and to monitor all kinds of critical information in real-time. Afterburner is a completely free utility which is compatible with almost all MSI graphics cards.
Live Update 5
This is a single utility software that automatically checks BIOS, driver and utility updates and installs for you , which can save your time for searching and lower the risk while updating.
HDMI + DVI Output
HDMI and DVI are the most comprehensive used interfaces for high definition video display. MSI adopts two interfaces to provide a complete output solution for users to enjoy the latest HD video such as blu-ray movie.
HDMI Support
MSI graphics cards offer the HDMI functionality to provide access to premium digital content. HDMI enables gaming enthusiasts to seamlessly connect to their LCD monitor to bring the ultimate multimedia experience. (Only 1 single HDMI cable is required while streaming audio/video data to flat-panel display devices, such as Plasma/LCD TVs, or projector.)
Meet RoHS regulations
MSI products are the first to be in conformity of the EU’s RoHS(Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulations, reducing heavy metals and toxic materials in the products. This is an effort made for the Earth, and essentially for a clean future.
Blu-ray and HD DVD Support
Both support the latest specifications of Blu-ray and HD DVD(High Definition DVD). It comes with the latest GPU and Memory superior processing performance in which users can easily enjoy the high-definition video of 1920x1080(1080p/i).
PCI Express 2.0 Support
PCI Express 2.0 doubles the bandwidth of previous generations of PCI express up to an astonishing 16Gb/s. This maximizes the performance of current graphics cards in today's most demanding games and applications. PCI Express 2.0 products are fully compatible with motherboards with other versions of PCI Express.
HDCP Support
The HDCP provides a robust, cost-effective and transparent method for transmitting and receiving digital entertainment similar to DVI/HDMI-compliant digital displays. HDCP encrypts the date transmitted between the DVI/HDMI connector on the graphics adapter and the display.
NVIDIA® CUDA™ Technology
NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology is the world’s only C language environment that enables programmers and developers to write software to solve complex computational problems in a fraction of the time by tapping into the many-core parallel processing power of GPUs. With millions of CUDA™-capable GPUs already deployed, thousands of software programmers are already using the free CUDA™ software tools to accelerate applications—from video and audio encoding to oil and gas exploration, product design, medical imaging, and scientific research. Free download TMPGEnc 4.0 Express 
Free download badaboom media converter 
HDMI convertible output
Dual-link DVI convertible output supports Video/Audio signal integration through DVI to HDMI interface, which drivers resolution of a digital display up to 1920x1200 or higher.
NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology
Blu-ray and HD DVD movies are bringing a new level of movie-viewing experience; with high-definition image quality far surpassing standard-definition DVDs. NVIDIA PureVideo™ HD2 technology provides unsurpassed Blu-ray and HD DVD movie picture quality.Brief Specifications
| Graphics Engine | GeForce 8400 GS |
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| Interface | PCI Express x16 |
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Memory Size(MB) | 512 |
| Memory Interface | 64 bits |
| Core Clock Speed(MHz) | 520 |
| Memory Clock Speed(MHz) | 1100 |
| DVI Output | 1 |
| D-SUB Output | 1 |
| HDMI-Output | 1 (optional, via DVI to HDMI adaptor) |
| HDCP Support | Y |
| HDMI Support | Y |
| Dual-link DVI | Y |
| Display Output (Max Resolution) | 2560x1600 |
| RAMDACs | 400 |
| DirectX Version Support | 10 |
| OpenGL Version Support | 3.1 |
| Card Dimension(mm) | 144*68.5*33.5mm |
The Specification may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Please check the detailed Specification with your local dealers.
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Awards
BIOS
Utility
Special Note:
The Utilities provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.
We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
 MSI Live Update 5
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| Description | • Online update BIOS/Driver/Firmware/Utility. • Live Monitor auto-detects and suggests the latest BIOS/Driver/Utilities information. |
Version | 5.0.102 |
| Type | Utility | Release Date | 2013-05-10 |
| OS | Win8 32, Win8 64, Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32 | ||
| Download | LiveUpdate.zip | File Size | 3.38 MB |
| Note | Utility Update only for MSI Mainboard Utility Only | ||
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MSI Afterburner
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| Description | MSI's own "Afterburner" software is currently the most powerful graphics card overclocking software available. Aside from the basic frequency adjustment and system monitor, this software allows the user to adjust the voltage for the GPU. This important feature saves all the hassle of having to adjust the circuit board in order to provide a higher voltage to the GPU. Additionally, the software's automatic fan speed control has received a lot of praise from enthusiasts all over the world. With MSI's "Afterburner", the decision to run the fan quietly or for high-performance is in your hands! |
Version | 2.2.5 |
| Type | Utility | Release Date | 2012-10-31 |
| OS | Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32 | ||
| Download | MSIAfterburnerSetup225.zip | File Size | 20.23 MB |
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Manual
Special Note:
MSI™ provides user manuals (in PDF format) here for download. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe's WEB Site) to open them.
An easy guide for you to assemble your PC step by step, please refer to "Quick Installation Guide".
We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.| Version |
Language | File Size | Download | Release Date |
| 1.0 | English | 2.1 MB | E_V240(N8400GS_series_lite).zip | 2011-02-09 |
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