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Low-profile graphics card with single fan, black shroud, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs

MSI

MSI GT 1030 2GD4 LP OC graphics card

SKU CH-GHYR-HQGNN

Low-profile NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 with 2 GB DDR4 memory, 384 CUDA cores and 20 W power draw

  • InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16 (Uses x4)
  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • GPUGeForce GT 1030
  • Core Clock1189 MHz
  • Boost Clock1430 MHz
  • CUDA Cores384
  • Low-profile single-fan cooler fits compact builds
  • 384 CUDA cores accelerate everyday graphics tasks
  • 2 GB DDR4 memory handles HD video and light editing
  • HDMI 2.0b plus DisplayPort 1.4a drive two monitors
  • 20 W TDP keeps power draw and heat low

Low-profile GT 1030 for compact builds

The MSI GT 1030 2GD4 LP OC is a low-profile graphics card built around the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 GPU. It targets small-form-factor PCs and office systems that need discrete graphics for multi-monitor productivity, media playback and light gaming. The single-fan cooler keeps the 20 W thermal design power in check without occupying a full-height slot.

PCIe 3.0 x4 electrical limit

The card plugs into a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot but operates electrically at x4, capping the host link at 3.0 speeds across four lanes. This bandwidth ceiling is adequate for the 64-bit memory subsystem and typical desktop workloads, yet it prevents the GPU from saturating a full x16 connection.

2 GB DDR4 frame buffer

Video memory is limited to 2 GB of DDR4 running on a 64-bit bus clocked at 2100 MHz. That capacity and bus width restrict texture headroom and frame-buffer space, making the card suitable for 1080p desktop use and older titles but a mismatch for modern games or GPU-accelerated workloads that demand larger VRAM.

Highlights

  • Low-profile single-fan cooler fits compact builds
  • 384 CUDA cores accelerate everyday graphics tasks
  • 2 GB DDR4 memory handles HD video and light editing
  • HDMI 2.0b plus DisplayPort 1.4a drive two monitors
  • 20 W TDP keeps power draw and heat low

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelGT 1030 2GD4 LP OC
InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16 (Uses x4)
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
GPUGeForce GT 1030
Core Clock1189 MHz
Boost Clock1430 MHz
CUDA Cores384
Effective Memory Clock2100 MHz
Memory Size2GB
Memory Interface64-Bit
Memory TypeDDR4
DirectXDirectX 12
OpenGLOpenGL 4.5
Multi-Monitor Support2
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort1 x DisplayPort 1.4a
Virtual Reality ReadyNo
CoolerSingle Fan
Thermal Design Power20W
Recommended PSU Wattage300W
HDCP Ready2.2
FeaturesLower temperature and higher efficiency. Aluminum core for higher stability. Low Profile Design Low profile design saves more spaces. User can build slim or smaller system easier. Afterburner Overclocking Utility Wireless control through Android/iOS devices. Predator: In-game video recording. Kombustor: built-in DirectX12 benchmark. GeForce Experience Ensures the best gaming experience by automatically updating users' game-ready drivers. Allows users to optimize the game settings to their PC with a single click.
Form FactorLow Profile
Max GPU Length150 mm
Low Profile Bracket IncludedYes
Card Dimensions (L x H)5.91" x 2.72"
Slot WidthSingle Slot
Package ContentsAccessories: 1 x Low Profile Bracket

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 2GB DDR4 version or look for a larger memory option?

This model comes only as a 2GB 64-Bit DDR4 card; there is no larger capacity in this SKU, so the choice is simply whether 2GB meets your needs.

What does the 1430 MHz boost clock actually deliver in a real system?

The 1430 MHz boost clock is the peak GPU frequency the card can reach under load, giving extra frame-rate headroom in light gaming and faster video-encode performance compared with the 1189 MHz base clock.

The card uses PCIe 3.0 x16 but runs at x4 — what does that limit in practice?

The x4 electrical link caps bandwidth to roughly half of a full x16 slot, which only matters for very heavy compute workloads; everyday desktop use and 1080p gaming are unaffected.

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