MSI
GeForce GT 1030 2GD5 LP OC
Elevate your PC experience with the MSI GeForce GT 1030 2G LP OC. This low-profile graphics card is perfect for enhancing HD video playback, picture editing, and casual gaming. Built with NVIDIA's Pascal architecture and durable Military Class 4 components, it ensures reliable performance and longevity. Its compact design fits seamlessly into slim or smaller systems, while the efficient single-fan cooling system provides a quiet operation. Enjoy a smooth visual experience and easy system upgrades with this capable and energy-efficient graphics solution.
$189.21
Owner Satisfaction
3.5
/ 5
Category Rank
850
/ 876
#850 in Desktop GPU
Price vs Category Average
-86%
Below average
Memory Size
25
/ GB GDDR
Who it's for
- Excellent SFF/HTPC Compatibility
- Ultra-Low Power Consumption
- Dedicated Media Acceleration
Who should skip it
- Limited Gaming Capability
- Narrow Memory Bus Bottleneck
- Diminishing Value Proposition
Key Specs
Memory Size
2 GB GDDR5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
30W
Interface
PCI Express 3.0 x16 (uses x4 lanes)
Max Screen Resolution
8K (7680x4320)
Core Clock Speed
1265 MHz
Boost Clock Speed
1518 MHz
Effective Memory Clock
6008 MHz
Output Ports
1 x HDMI 2.0b, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4a
Features
- Low profile design for compact systems
- Military Class 4 components for durability
- MSI Afterburner for easy overclocking
- GeForce Experience for automatic driver updates
- Smooth gameplay and cinematic visuals
- All solid capacitors for extended lifespan
- Quiet operation with single fan cooling
- Ideal for upgrading older PCs
What customers say
Customer satisfaction with the MSI GeForce GT 1030 centers on its intended use as a compact, low-power upgrade. Users highly value its small size, which fits easily into small form factor cases, and its quiet operation, often avoiding extra power connectors. It delivers a significant visual improvement over basic integrated graphics, handling 1080p media playback and general productivity tasks smoothly. However, expectations must align with capability. Those seeking modern AAA gaming performance will be disappointed, as the card struggles with demanding titles. While functional for older esports games on low settings, its primary strength remains as an excellent, energy efficient solution for HTPCs and multi-monitor desktop setups, not high-end gaming.
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