Intel Arc A380: MSI presents low-profile graphics card model
As a major manufacturer, MSI is now also releasing a low-profile version of Intel’s entry-level Arc A380 graphics card for the Chinese market. However, that will only be included in pre-packaged PC builds and will be based on Intel’s reference specifications.
Some manufacturers have already shown their models of Intel’s Arc-A380 entry-level graphics card in mini-ATX format. These included Gunnir and Asrock, who offered the map specifically for the Chinese market. MSI is now also joining the production chain and is presenting a low-profile A380 card measuring 172 x 75 x 38 mm on the Chinese online trading platform JD.
Low-profile Arc A380 only in pre-builds for now
Unlike Gunnir’s and Asrock’s Arc A380, MSI’s GPU is based on Intel’s reference specifications. That means no overclocking out of the box and the nominal 75W TDP while clocking remains at 2000MHz. MSI’s Arc A380 also packs 6 GiB of GDDR6 memory at speeds of 15.5 Gbps, tethered at 96 bits. On the connection side, there is one HDMI and one display port each.
Last week, Igor’s Lab reported that a board partner had stopped producing Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPUs. Rumor has it that it was MSI, which seems to have been refuted. However, the manufacturer’s graphics card is only included in ready-made PCs for the time being. These come in three configurations, housing either Intel’s H510M or H610M motherboards.
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The differences then come with the CPU. While the cheapest model offers a Core i3-10105F, the other variants come with a Core i5-10400F or a Core i5-12400F. In addition, there should be 16 GiB DDR4-3200 RAM and an M.2 SSD from Adata with 512 GB of memory. In terms of price, these builds should range from the equivalent of 532 to 650 US dollars.
Source: MSI/JD via Videocardz
Reference-www.pcgameshardware.de