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EVGA GeForce GT 730 graphics card with single fan cooler, black PCB, metal bracket, mini HDMI and two DVI ports

EVGA

EVGA GeForce GT 730 01G-P3-2731-KR 1GB DDR3 graphics card

SKU CH-2WS8-9BFKG

Entry graphics card with 96 CUDA cores and 1GB 128-bit DDR3 memory for basic display and light GPU tasks

  • Graphics processorGeForce GT 730
  • Memory capacity1 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 2.0
  • CUDA core count96
  • Highest resolution2560 × 1600
  • Type of memoryDDR3
  • 1GB DDR3 memory with 128-bit bus for basic desktop and media tasks
  • 96 CUDA cores at 700 MHz core clock handle light compute workloads
  • PCI Express 2.0 interface fits older motherboards without extra power connectors
  • Dual DL-DVI-I plus mini HDMI support two monitors up to 2560 x 1600
  • 50 W thermal design cooled by a single fan keeps noise low

Entry GPU for basic desktop use

The EVGA GeForce GT 730 01G-P3-2731-KR is a low-profile graphics card built around the NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 GPU with 96 CUDA cores and 1GB of 128-bit DDR3 memory. It connects via a PCI Express 2.0 slot and draws 50W under load, cooled by a single fan. DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.4 support cover modern API requirements for older titles and general applications.

Suits office PCs and media builds not modern gaming

This card fits systems that need discrete video output for dual monitors at up to 2560 x 1600 resolution through two DL-DVI-I ports and one mini HDMI connector. It is not suited for current 3D workloads, high-refresh gaming or compute tasks that demand more than 1GB of video memory or a wider memory bus.

1GB DDR3 frame buffer limits 3D usefulness

The 1GB DDR3 memory configuration is the specification that determines whether this part meets a build's needs. It provides enough capacity for desktop composition, video playback and light legacy titles, but it cannot hold assets for modern games or GPU-accelerated professional workloads.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $90.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 1 GB
Lower than about 98% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
CUDA core count 96
Lower than about 99% of the 1,946 comparable items (median 4,352).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEVGA
Model name01G-P3-2731-KR
Processor
TDP rating50 W
Memory
Type of memoryDDR3
Display
Highest resolution2560 × 1600
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce GT 730
Memory capacity1 GB
CUDA core count96
Core frequency700 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Effective memory speed1600 MHz
Memory bus width128-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.4
Supported displays2
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 2.0
HDMI ports1 x mini HDMI
DVI ports2 x DL-DVI-I
Dual-link DVI supportYes
Size & build
Max graphics card length168 mm
Card size6.6 in × 4.38 in
Slots occupiedSingle Slot
More details
Cooling solutionSingle Fan
3D VISION game readyYes

Questions about this item

How do I install the EVGA GeForce GT 730 01G-P3-2731-KR into a PCI Express 2.0 slot and what step is often missed?

Align the card with the PCI Express 2.0 slot, press firmly until the retention bracket clicks, then connect a monitor to the mini HDMI or DL-DVI-I ports; the step often missed is installing the NVIDIA driver before expecting a display signal.

What maintenance will the single-fan cooler on this GT 730 need over time?

Use compressed air to clear dust from the heatsink fins and fan blades every few months; if the fan becomes noisy or stops spinning, replace the entire cooler assembly as the thermal design power is 50W.

What limit appears first when the GT 730 runs at its 700 MHz core clock under sustained load?

The 50W thermal design power ceiling is reached first, causing the single fan to spin faster and the GPU to throttle clocks to stay within its thermal envelope.

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