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Low-profile graphics card with black heatsink and single fan, DVI and HDMI ports visible

ZOTAC

ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 Low Profile graphics card

SKU CH-XJX9-AJAG2

Low-profile card with 2 GB GDDR5 memory, DVI-D and HDMI outputs, PCIe 3.0 x16 interface and no extra power connector needed

  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • Memory Size2GB
  • 2 GB GDDR5 memory handles photo and video editing
  • Low-profile bracket fits slim cases and small form-factor builds
  • Pascal architecture delivers efficient performance without extra power cables
  • DVI-D and HDMI ports drive up to two displays
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot provides broad motherboard compatibility

ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5

The ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 is a low profile graphics card built on the NVIDIA Pascal architecture with 2GB of GDDR5 memory. It fits a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and draws all power from the slot, so no extra cables are required. The card targets compact systems that need a step up from integrated graphics for everyday tasks and multi-display setups. DirectX 12 and HDCP support cover modern media playback and productivity workloads.

Low profile bracket and dual video outputs

A low profile bracket is included in the box, allowing installation in slim chassis where a full-height card will not fit. The card provides DVI-D and HDMI connectors, enabling up to two displays to run simultaneously for extended desktop or mirrored output. GeForce Experience software supplies driver updates and one-click game optimisation without manual searching. No external power connector means fewer cables and a cleaner interior.

Simple slot-in installation

Installation consists of aligning the card with the PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot, securing the bracket screw, and connecting the display cables. Because the card draws power solely from the slot, there is no need to route a supplementary power cable from the power supply. The most common issue is forgetting to enable the discrete GPU in BIOS on systems that default to integrated graphics. Driver installation via GeForce Experience or the NVIDIA website completes the setup in minutes.

Highlights

  • 2 GB GDDR5 memory handles photo and video editing
  • Low-profile bracket fits slim cases and small form-factor builds
  • Pascal architecture delivers efficient performance without extra power cables
  • DVI-D and HDMI ports drive up to two displays
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot provides broad motherboard compatibility

Specifications

BrandZOTAC
ModelZT-P10300A-10L
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
Memory Size2GB

Questions about this item

Will the fan or heatsink on the GT 1030 need replacement after long-term use?

The card uses a fan-with-heatsink cooler; the fan is the only moving part and may eventually wear out, while the heatsink itself requires no scheduled replacement.

What limits sustained performance on the GT 1030 — the 64-bit memory bus or the 30 W power envelope?

The 64-bit GDDR5 memory interface caps bandwidth, so memory throughput becomes the bottleneck before the low 30 W draw hits a thermal ceiling.

How loud and hot does the GT 1030 get when running all day in a low-profile case?

ZOTAC describes the cooling as whisper-quiet with no extra power connector, so noise and heat stay minimal even during extended loads.

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