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Compact graphics card with single fan and metal bracket

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 OC GV-N1030OC-2GI 2GB GDDR5 graphics card

SKU CH-9A3E-05F2V

Entry graphics card with 2GB GDDR5 memory and 384 CUDA cores for 4K video playback and basic gaming

  • Type of memoryDDR5
  • 2GB GDDR5 memory handles 4K video smoothly
  • OC mode core clock reaches 1290 MHz for extra speed
  • 384 CUDA cores accelerate parallel workloads
  • HDMI 2.0b outputs 4096×2160 at 60 Hz
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 provides 16-lane bandwidth

What the GT 1030 OC delivers

The GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 OC is an entry-level graphics card built for small-form-factor systems and basic desktop upgrades. It draws power solely from the PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot, so no auxiliary connectors are required. The board targets users who need modern display outputs and hardware video decode without the cost or space of a larger GPU.

One-click tuning and display outputs

AORUS Graphics Engine provides a single-button overclock that raises the core from 1265 MHz to 1290 MHz in OC mode, with boost clocks moving from 1518 MHz to 1544 MHz. The rear bracket carries one DVI-D port and one HDMI 2.0b port, the latter able to drive a 4K panel at 60 Hz for smooth video playback and HTML5 browsing.

2 GB GDDR5 frame buffer and compute limits

The card pairs 384 CUDA cores with 2 GB of GDDR5 memory across a 64-bit bus, a combination that handles 4K media decode and light compute tasks in DirectX 12. Gaming at 1080p with medium settings is feasible in older or less demanding titles, while newer 3D workloads quickly exhaust the available memory bandwidth and shader throughput.

How it compares

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Price $193.99
Cheaper than about 73% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).

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Specifications

Memory
Type of memoryDDR5

Questions about this item

Will the 384 CUDA cores and 64-bit GDDR5 memory need driver updates or component swaps over time?

The 384 CUDA cores and 2 GB GDDR5 on a 64-bit bus are fixed hardware; only NVIDIA driver updates are needed to maintain compatibility with new games and applications.

What limit appears first when the GT 1030 runs at the 1544 MHz OC boost clock for long sessions?

The 384 CUDA cores and 64-bit memory bus saturate before thermal limits, so frame-rate plateaus in heavier titles while the card stays within its power envelope.

How loud and hot does the card get when driving a 4096 x 2160 display at 60 Hz all day?

The low-profile cooler keeps the GPU at modest temperatures with the fan running quietly; total board power stays low enough for sustained 4K60 video playback without intrusive noise.

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