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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

  • Graphics processorGeForce GT 1030
  • Memory capacity2 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16 (Uses x4)
  • CUDA core count384
  • Boost frequency1430 MHz
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • 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.

How it compares

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Price $140.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 2 GB
Lower than about 95% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Boost frequency 1430 MHz
Lower than about 93% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameGT 1030 2GD4 LP OC
Processor
TDP rating20 W
Memory
Type of memoryDDR4
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce GT 1030
Memory capacity2 GB
Boost frequency1430 MHz
CUDA core count384
Core frequency1189 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Effective memory speed2100 MHz
Memory bus width64-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.5
Supported displays2
VR readyNo
Audio & video
HDCP support2.2
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16 (Uses x4)
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power
Recommended power supply300 W
Size & build
Form factorLow Profile
Max graphics card length150 mm
Card size5.91 in × 2.72 in
Slots occupiedSingle Slot
In the box
Includes low-profile bracketYes
In the boxAccessories: 1 x Low Profile Bracket
More details
Cooling solutionSingle Fan

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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