Overview
The Sapphire 288-BES13-A00BD is a compact, fanless graphics card built around the ATI Radeon HD 4350 GPU. It features 512 MB of DDR2 memory and is designed for use in older workstations, media servers, and legacy industrial PC builds that require reliable video output without modern power demands.
Key Features
- 600 MHz GPU core clock with 400 MHz memory clock delivers efficient legacy computing performance
- Equipped with VGA, DVI-I, and HDMI connectors for versatile display setups
- Low power consumption ideal for fanless and passive cooling designs
- Compatible with PCI Express slots
- No external power connectors required; draws power from PCI-E bus
Technical Specifications
Compact form factor suitable for single-slot mounting in standard PC chassis.
Typical Applications
- Legacy desktop workstation video upgrades
- Industrial control PC graphics output
- Server and thin-client display adapters
- Multi-monitor setup expansion for older systems
- Replacement for failed integrated graphics on vintage motherboards
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Any system with available PCI Express x16 or x1 slot
- 32-bit and 64-bit Windows operating systems (XP, Vista, 7)
- Legacy Linux distributions supporting Radeon drivers
- Older motherboards and industrial PC platforms from 2008–2012 era
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Sapphire 288-BES13-00SA (alternate revision)
- Sapphire 288-BES13-A00SA (regional variant)
- Other OEM Radeon HD 4350 reference designs
Works With
- AMD Catalyst graphics drivers (legacy versions)
- DirectX 10 and OpenGL 3.2
- Analog (VGA), DVI, and HDMI displays
- ATI video playback acceleration for H.264 and MPEG content
