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Compact GIGABYTE GT 1030 graphics card with black shroud and single fan, low-profile bracket, DVI and HDMI ports visible

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 OC graphics card

SKU CH-F1S1-BRNX1

Entry graphics card with 2 GB GDDR5, 384 CUDA cores and 64-bit bus for basic 4K display output at 60 Hz

  • Memory TypeGDDR5
  • Boosts frame rates with 384 CUDA cores at up to 1544 MHz OC clock
  • Speeds texture loads using 2 GB GDDR5 memory running at 6008 MHz
  • Drives 4K displays at 60 Hz via HDMI 2.0b output
  • Fits compact builds with 167.7 mm length and 300 W PSU need
  • Supports modern APIs through DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5

Entry-level GT 1030 for compact builds

The GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 OC graphics card targets compact PCs and basic upgrades. It carries 384 CUDA cores and 2 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 64 bit bus. Core clocks reach 1544 MHz boost and 1290 MHz base in OC mode, or 1518 MHz boost and 1265 MHz base in Gaming mode. The card fits ATX form factor boards and draws power from the slot alone.

Cooling and power profile

A low-profile cooler keeps thermals in check for everyday desktop work and light gaming. With a recommended PSU of 300 W the board stays well within modest power budgets. Fan noise remains low during typical office or media playback loads. The 6008 MHz memory clock supports smooth 4K video output at 60 Hz.

Build integration and outputs

The card measures 167.7 mm long, 111.2 mm wide and 26.8 mm high for tight chassis clearance. It provides one DVI-D and one HDMI 2.0 b port driving up to 4096 x 2160 resolution across two displays. DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 support cover modern API needs. No external power connector is required, freeing cables for other components.

Highlights

  • Boosts frame rates with 384 CUDA cores at up to 1544 MHz OC clock
  • Speeds texture loads using 2 GB GDDR5 memory running at 6008 MHz
  • Drives 4K displays at 60 Hz via HDMI 2.0b output
  • Fits compact builds with 167.7 mm length and 300 W PSU need
  • Supports modern APIs through DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5

Specifications

Memory TypeGDDR5

Questions about this item

How do I install the GT 1030 in a small case, and what step is often missed?

The card measures 167.7 mm long and 111.2 mm tall. The step often missed is confirming the 300 W PSU has a spare 6-pin PCIe power connector before slotting the card into the x16 slot.

What maintenance will the GT 1030 need after a year of daily use?

Dust the heatsink and fan with compressed air every six months. The GDDR5 memory and GPU have no user-replaceable parts, so no further servicing is required.

What limit appears first when the GT 1030 runs a sustained 4K workload?

The 64-bit memory bus and 2 GB GDDR5 frame buffer saturate before the 1544 MHz boost clock can be fully utilised, capping 4K performance.

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