Can the GT 520 run modern games?

No. It handles older or very light titles at low settings, but current 3D games are out of reach. Treat it as a display and video card.

Does it need a separate power cable?

No. It draws power from the PCI Express slot alone, so it works with basic power supplies.

It has HDMI, VGA and dual-link DVI outputs, so up to three displays can be connected at once, subject to the driver's limits.

Against older integrated graphics it adds dedicated video decode and more outputs. Against recent integrated GPUs it is often slower.

Yes. It is a PCI Express 2.0 x16 card and works in compatible x16 slots, including older boards.

Typically the card and a driver disc or documentation; cables and adapters vary by seller, so check before buying.

At Orange Hardwares, for $52.25, as of our latest check.

2 stores we checked sell it, including Orange Hardwares, E Tech Devices.

$52.25at Orange HardwaresChecked Nov 12

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