About ARKTEK AMD Radeon RX 550

The Arktek Radeon RX 550 8GB is a specialized entry-level graphics card designed for users seeking a reliable, low-power solution for home theater PCs (HTPC), office workstations, and light eSports gaming. While the RX 550 typically launched with 2GB or 4GB, Arktek’s 8GB GDDR5 variant provides an unusual amount of VRAM for this tier, offering extra headroom for multi-monitor setups and memory-intensive productivity applications.Technical SpecificationsBased on the Lexa (Polaris 12) architecture, the card is built on a 14nm process.1 It features 512 Stream Processors and operates at a boost clock of 1,183 MHz.2 The standout feature is the 8GB of GDDR6/GDDR5 memory (depending on the specific batch) on a 128-bit bus, providing enough bandwidth for smooth 1080p video playback and light graphical tasks.+1ComponentSpecificationGPU ArchitectureAMD Polaris (GCN 4.0)Stream Processors512Memory8GB GDDR5Memory Interface128-bitTDP / Power~35W – 50W (300W PSU Recommended)Outputs1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, 1x DVIEfficiency and UtilityOne of the primary advantages of the Arktek RX 550 is its extremely low power consumption. Rated at approximately 35W to 50W, the card draws all its power directly from the PCIe slot, meaning it requires no external 6-pin or 8-pin power connectors.3 This makes it the perfect "plug-and-play" upgrade for older or small-form-factor (SFF) desktop computers with limited power supplies.4+1Gaming and MediaIn terms of gaming, this card is tailored for popular eSports titles like League of Legends, DOTA 2, and CS:GO, where it can achieve playable frame rates at 1080p settings. It also supports AMD FreeSync to eliminate screen tearing and includes modern video decoders for 4K H.264/H.265 content, making it an excellent choice for a quiet, efficient media center.