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Low-profile black graphics card with passive cooler, single slot, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs

MSI

MSI GT 1030 2GH LP OC graphics card

SKU CH-PV1M-1H7NT

Low-profile passive card with 2GB GDDR5, 384 CUDA cores and HDMI plus DisplayPort outputs

  • Graphics processorGeForce GT 1030
  • Memory capacity2 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16 (uses x4)
  • CUDA core count384
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Form factorLow Profile
  • Low-profile design fits compact cases with a 38 mm depth
  • Passive cooling runs silently at a 30 W TDP
  • 2 GB GDDR5 memory on a 64-bit bus at 6008 MHz
  • 384 CUDA cores boost to 1518 MHz for light compute
  • Dual outputs drive two monitors via HDMI 2.2 and DisplayPort 1.2

Low-profile GT 1030 for compact builds

This MSI GT 1030 2GH LP OC is a low-profile graphics card built for small-form-factor PCs. It uses a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that operates at x4 electrical width. The GeForce GT 1030 GPU provides 384 CUDA cores and 2GB of GDDR5 memory on a 64-bit bus. It suits office work, media playback and light gaming where space is limited.

Passive cooling with 30 W TDP

The card relies on a passive cooler, so it adds no fan noise to the system. Thermal design power is 30 W and the manufacturer recommends a 300 W power supply. With no moving parts on the cooler, reliability is improved in dusty environments. Power is drawn entirely from the slot, so no extra cables are required.

2 GB GDDR5 on a 64-bit bus

The frame buffer is 2 GB of GDDR5 running at an effective 6008 MHz across a 64-bit interface. This capacity and bus width set the practical limit for texture-heavy workloads at 1080p. If your application needs more video memory or wider bandwidth, a different card is required.

How it compares

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

Price $180.99
Cheaper than about 76% 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).
CUDA core count 384
Lower than about 97% of the 1,946 comparable items (median 4,352).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameGT 1030 2GH LP OC
Processor
TDP rating30 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce GT 1030
Memory capacity2 GB
CUDA core count384
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Effective memory speed6008 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
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort
Size & build
Form factorLow Profile
Max graphics card length153 mm
Slots occupied1.5 slot
In the box
In the boxAccessories: Driver CD Installation Guide Low Profile Bracket
More details
Cooling solutionFanless

Questions about this item

How do I install the GT 1030 2GH LP OC into a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that uses x4 lanes, and what step is often missed?

Insert the card into the PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot; it will operate at x4 lanes. The low-profile bracket must be swapped for a full-height bracket if your case needs it, and the HDCP 2.2 handshake must be enabled in the OS for protected content.

What maintenance or replacement will the fanless GT 1030 2GH LP OC need later?

The passive cooler has no moving parts to wear out. Periodically remove dust from the heatsink fins with compressed air so the 30 W thermal design power can still be dissipated silently.

What limit appears first when the GT 1030 2GH LP OC runs sustained loads?

The 30 W power envelope and passive cooler cap the GPU at its 1518 MHz boost clock. Once the heatsink saturates, clocks throttle to stay within the 30 W thermal design power.

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