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MSI GeForce GT 730 dual-slot graphics card with black PCB, silver bracket, HDMI DVI VGA outputs

MSI

MSI N730-2GD3V3 GeForce GT 730 2GB DDR3 graphics card

SKU CH-8A8Y-2A6A8

Entry-level GPU with 2 GB DDR3 memory, 96 CUDA cores and a 700 MHz core clock for basic desktop and multi-monitor use

  • Memory capacity2 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 2.0 x16
  • CUDA core count96
  • Highest resolution4096 × 2160
  • Type of memoryDDR3
  • Form factorATX
  • 96 CUDA cores handle parallel workloads
  • 2 GB DDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface fits modern motherboards
  • HDMI, DVI and VGA outputs drive two displays
  • DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.4 support current APIs

Entry GT 730 with 2 GB DDR3

The MSI N730-2GD3V3 is a GeForce GT 730 graphics card built around NVIDIA silicon and equipped with 2 GB of DDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus. It fits a standard ATX slot and draws power only from the PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector, making it a simple drop-in upgrade for older desktops that lack auxiliary power cables.

PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface limits

The card uses a PCI Express 2.0 x16 link that delivers up to 5 GT/s per lane, which caps total bandwidth below what modern GPUs expect. The slot also supplies the maximum power the connector allows, so no external power cable is needed, but the bus speed can become a bottleneck in data-heavy workloads.

96 CUDA cores and 700 MHz core clock

With 96 CUDA cores running at a 700 MHz core clock, the GT 730 handles basic desktop acceleration, HD video playback and multi-monitor setups through its DL-DVI-I, HDMI and D-SUB outputs. It is not suited for modern gaming or compute tasks that require higher parallel throughput.

How it compares

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Price $127.99
Cheaper than about 87% 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 96
Lower than about 99% of the 1,946 comparable items (median 4,352).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameN730-2GD3V3
Processor
TDP rating50 W
Memory
Type of memoryDDR3
Display
Highest resolution4096 × 2160
Graphics
Memory capacity2 GB
CUDA core count96
Core frequency700 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesGeForce GT 730
Effective memory speed1600 MHz
Memory bus width128-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.4
Supported displays2
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 2.0 x16
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
D-Sub ports1 x D-SUB
DVI ports1 x DL-DVI-I
Dual-link DVI supportYes
Size & build
Form factorATX
Max graphics card length145 mm
Card size5.71 in × 4.17 in
Slots occupied2 Slots
More details
RAMDAC400 MHz
3D VISION game readyYes

Questions about this item

Is the 2GB DDR3 model the only GT 730 version available here?

This listing is for the N730-2GD3V3 with 2GB DDR3 on a 128-bit bus; no other capacity or memory type is described.

What does the 700 MHz core clock mean for everyday use?

The GPU runs at 700 MHz with 96 CUDA cores, giving enough performance for desktop work, video playback and older games at 1080p.

Will the PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface limit the card in a modern motherboard?

The card uses PCI Express 2.0 x16; it works in newer slots but bandwidth is capped at the 2.0 specification.

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