Price history for Gigabyte GeForce GT 1030 GV-N1030D5-2GL Low Profile 2G Computer Graphics Card
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$64.59
- October 27, 2024
$59.18
- October 18, 2024
Since: October 18, 2024
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$64.59
- October 27, 2024
Lowest Price:
$59.18
- October 18, 2024
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9 reviews for GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 GV-N1030D5-2GL Graphics Card
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★★★★★
Amazon Customer –
I got this card to install in an older motherboard that I’m turning into a Linux server. (I should have been able to use the onboard graphics for that, but for some reason wouldn’t boot without a video card. No amount of resetting the BIOS and such would convince it otherwise. This was my solution.) I’ve had much better luck with Nvidia cards under Linux than AMD cards. The drivers are nearly up-to-date with the Windows ones. Works great for a simple Linux server with its standard graphical interface. Very low power (no secondary power from the PSU needed as it’s only about 30W).
Someone asked a question about the height of the card if the included low-profile bracket is used. I didn’t use it, but I’ve uploaded a picture of it next to a ruler. I’ve also taken a picture of the card inserted into my machine. It uses all of the height of the low-profile bracket as can be seen by comparing where the HDMI connector is on the low-profile bracket to where it is on the back of the actual card. Looks like it takes every millimeter to me.
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★★★★★
Dimitri –
Ich habe es gekauft eine alte defekte nvidia gs 250 mit 512mb zu tauschen, die Hauptplatine ist 10 Jahre alt, Asus P7p55m, mit PCIe2.0, es bringt dieselbe Leistung mit 55.°c und nur 30w verbraucht statt 180w. Ich weiß nicht wie viel Leistung bringt in eine neue computer mit PCIe3.x Kommt dabei eine kurze Blech, innen SFF Gehäuse bauen zu können.
En conclusió, si tienes PC de oficina y con gabinete tipo Slim es una buena tarjeta. Si no es el caso invierte un poco más y compra algo mejor.
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★★★★★
Rodrigo Villagómez Gallegos –
I used to use a Nvidia 210, and did a massive jump to this guy (benchmarks show 98 for the first, 2618 for this one). The issues I was having with the cheaper one are already gone with this one.
Like any GPU, it’s easy to plug into your PC and the CD makes it simple to install. However, when I put the CD in and did the auto-run, it started the install process but then began to download a 100MB+ sized file, so I’m not sure what the CD was really used for.
One of my complaints with the first GPU I was using was that it was turning the night light off randomly, and having my monitors turn off then back on again. This one (so far) isn’t doing any of that so that’s good news.
The only thing is if you use a dual monitor setup like myself, the HDMI port will be less true colors than the DVI-D port. Meaning the DVI-D looks more like an OLED display, whereas the HDMI looks like a LCD (more of a grey than a black). However, this seems to be because of the ports and NOT the GPU as this is my third GPU that’s had this “issue”.
All in all, the GPU works great and is priced great. I checked Best Buy, Staples, Walmart, Canada’s Computers, and eBay and this had the better price than all of those (with the exception of eBay, which sold used models from China for a little bit cheaper, but I was looking for a brand new GPU).
Will update if there’s any issues.
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★★★★★
Ryan –
Nice little card for small form factor systems. Installed in an OptiPlex 5050. Runs e-sports titles like CS:GO and Rocket League at max settings 1080p with 100+ FPS no problem. Does surprisingly well with modern games. Packs a decent punch for an entry level GPU. Will run any older game without breaking a sweat. If you can deal with lower settings or playing at 720p for more demanding titles, this card shouldn’t disappoint. As a basic card for an office desktop, this is a great card. Much faster than onboard, frees up system memory normally shared with the onboard graphics.
Card runs quiet and cool. One of the few low profile, single slot cards out there.
I paid $79 for this card from Amazon. I would not spend more money than this. Wait until the GPU market cools down. This card is NOT worth $120.
One major con – does not support NVENC encoding, so if you’re getting this for streaming in a dedicated box, you need to look elsewhere.
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Un cheval sans nom –
Perfetta anche per computer uso gaming
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★★★★★
David G. –
The GeForce GT 1030 2GB DDR5 64-bit has to be one of the best values for a graphics card <$100 available. I did plenty of research looking for something that would work for my particular rig: I picked up an old(er) HP Elite 8200 SFF with Intel i5-2400 3.1 Ghz processor, and 8 GB RAM for pretty cheap from the IT department at work, and it had a GT 310 installed which was barely able to run SWTOR on low settings (30-40 fps). I was worried about finding something that would fit the SFF tower and would run on the stock ~240W power supply (didn't have the budget to upgrade both). Even though this card recommends min. 300W power supply, I researched the specs and it draws the same amount of power as the GT 310, so I felt safe giving it a shot. Plus, I don't have much else running off the PSU so my total power needs are relatively low. Installation of the hardware was easier than expected (yes, it includes the low-profile bracket which was necessary for the SFF tower), and the software installation was as simple as booting up the computer after installing the graphics card and running the CD. It took about 20 minutes to install all the programs and drivers and was ready to go. I am now playing SWTOR on Ultra settings at 1600×1200 resolution with a framerate of 80-90 fps. I was able to temporarily plug into a different monitor and play on a slightly modified Very High settings (reduced AA, but not off) getting 60-70 fps at 1920×1080. I don't have a need to play the most recent games, just some sorta-oldies-but-definitely-goodies (I will be trying out Skyrim soon, and I have no doubts it will run fine on High settings). I have to say that this card is really great for the price and an outstanding choice for an entry-level graphics card for gamers on a budget.
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★★★★★
David G. –
I have an older small form-factor PC (the exact model is Gateway SX2865-UR26). This computer is used 99% for basic office tasks, watching YouTube, and minimal gaming. The PC has on-board video which was fine for normal office tasks, but it maxed out at HD resolution (approximately 1920×1080). I eventually upgraded to a 4K monitor, but my computer’s built-in video couldn’t handle that resolution, so I needed to find a very small video card that was powerful enough to support a 4K monitor.
I tried an older card that I’d used with a 2.7K monitor, but it was terrible — that card was constantly crashing and causing all sorts of problems….it literally wouldn’t allow me to watch full-screen videos.
After looking around on Amazon, I found this Gigabyte card and decided to give it a try. So far, it’s been basically perfect. First, it fit into my PC’s very small case (the case is very narrow so a “normal” height video card won’t fit). Second, after a simple install and setup, the card has been running perfectly — zero crashes or other problems.
Although my PC is not really used for gaming, I’ve tried running some really old favorites (Counter-Strike, etc.) and everything seems to run great. That isn’t surprising given how old the games I’m playing are, but still — so far this card has been fast and smooth with everything I’ve thrown at it. Pretty impressive given the low price.
One other comment — this card does have a fan, but it appears to be completely silent. My PC is very quiet anyway, but I can’t hear the video card’s fan running at all.
P.S. One additional thing — getting 4K/60Hz resolution on my monitor did not require any special cables….I just used an old HDMI cable I had sitting around and this worked fine. This is yet another bonus point since some monitors require different/special cables to achieve the highest resolution & refresh rates, but that fortunately wasn’t the case here.
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★★★★★
Samantha mariotti –
Buena tarjeta. A mi me resulta útil en mi PC y adecuada para mi pantalla 4K.
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I got this card to install in an older motherboard that I’m turning into a Linux server. (I should have been able to use the onboard graphics for that, but for some reason wouldn’t boot without a video card. No amount of resetting the BIOS and such would convince it otherwise. This was my solution.) I’ve had much better luck with Nvidia cards under Linux than AMD cards. The drivers are nearly up-to-date with the Windows ones. Works great for a simple Linux server with its standard graphical interface. Very low power (no secondary power from the PSU needed as it’s only about 30W).
Someone asked a question about the height of the card if the included low-profile bracket is used. I didn’t use it, but I’ve uploaded a picture of it next to a ruler. I’ve also taken a picture of the card inserted into my machine. It uses all of the height of the low-profile bracket as can be seen by comparing where the HDMI connector is on the low-profile bracket to where it is on the back of the actual card. Looks like it takes every millimeter to me.
Dimitri –
Ich habe es gekauft eine alte defekte nvidia gs 250 mit 512mb zu tauschen, die Hauptplatine ist 10 Jahre alt, Asus P7p55m, mit PCIe2.0, es bringt dieselbe Leistung mit 55.°c und nur 30w verbraucht statt 180w.
Ich weiß nicht wie viel Leistung bringt in eine neue computer mit PCIe3.x
Kommt dabei eine kurze Blech, innen SFF Gehäuse bauen zu können.
Un cheval sans nom –
es una muy buena grafica si quieres darle algo más de poder a tu vieja pc de ofina, obviamente no va a poder con todos los juegos actuales pero los del 2015 para abajo los corre sin problemas pero también depende del procesador y la ram.
En conclusió, si tienes PC de oficina y con gabinete tipo Slim es una buena tarjeta. Si no es el caso invierte un poco más y compra algo mejor.
Rodrigo Villagómez Gallegos –
I used to use a Nvidia 210, and did a massive jump to this guy (benchmarks show 98 for the first, 2618 for this one). The issues I was having with the cheaper one are already gone with this one.
Like any GPU, it’s easy to plug into your PC and the CD makes it simple to install. However, when I put the CD in and did the auto-run, it started the install process but then began to download a 100MB+ sized file, so I’m not sure what the CD was really used for.
One of my complaints with the first GPU I was using was that it was turning the night light off randomly, and having my monitors turn off then back on again. This one (so far) isn’t doing any of that so that’s good news.
The only thing is if you use a dual monitor setup like myself, the HDMI port will be less true colors than the DVI-D port. Meaning the DVI-D looks more like an OLED display, whereas the HDMI looks like a LCD (more of a grey than a black). However, this seems to be because of the ports and NOT the GPU as this is my third GPU that’s had this “issue”.
All in all, the GPU works great and is priced great. I checked Best Buy, Staples, Walmart, Canada’s Computers, and eBay and this had the better price than all of those (with the exception of eBay, which sold used models from China for a little bit cheaper, but I was looking for a brand new GPU).
Will update if there’s any issues.
Ryan –
Nice little card for small form factor systems. Installed in an OptiPlex 5050. Runs e-sports titles like CS:GO and Rocket League at max settings 1080p with 100+ FPS no problem. Does surprisingly well with modern games. Packs a decent punch for an entry level GPU. Will run any older game without breaking a sweat. If you can deal with lower settings or playing at 720p for more demanding titles, this card shouldn’t disappoint. As a basic card for an office desktop, this is a great card. Much faster than onboard, frees up system memory normally shared with the onboard graphics.
Card runs quiet and cool. One of the few low profile, single slot cards out there.
I paid $79 for this card from Amazon. I would not spend more money than this. Wait until the GPU market cools down. This card is NOT worth $120.
One major con – does not support NVENC encoding, so if you’re getting this for streaming in a dedicated box, you need to look elsewhere.
Un cheval sans nom –
Perfetta anche per computer uso gaming
David G. –
The GeForce GT 1030 2GB DDR5 64-bit has to be one of the best values for a graphics card <$100 available. I did plenty of research looking for something that would work for my particular rig: I picked up an old(er) HP Elite 8200 SFF with Intel i5-2400 3.1 Ghz processor, and 8 GB RAM for pretty cheap from the IT department at work, and it had a GT 310 installed which was barely able to run SWTOR on low settings (30-40 fps). I was worried about finding something that would fit the SFF tower and would run on the stock ~240W power supply (didn't have the budget to upgrade both). Even though this card recommends min. 300W power supply, I researched the specs and it draws the same amount of power as the GT 310, so I felt safe giving it a shot. Plus, I don't have much else running off the PSU so my total power needs are relatively low. Installation of the hardware was easier than expected (yes, it includes the low-profile bracket which was necessary for the SFF tower), and the software installation was as simple as booting up the computer after installing the graphics card and running the CD. It took about 20 minutes to install all the programs and drivers and was ready to go. I am now playing SWTOR on Ultra settings at 1600×1200 resolution with a framerate of 80-90 fps. I was able to temporarily plug into a different monitor and play on a slightly modified Very High settings (reduced AA, but not off) getting 60-70 fps at 1920×1080. I don't have a need to play the most recent games, just some sorta-oldies-but-definitely-goodies (I will be trying out Skyrim soon, and I have no doubts it will run fine on High settings). I have to say that this card is really great for the price and an outstanding choice for an entry-level graphics card for gamers on a budget.
David G. –
I have an older small form-factor PC (the exact model is Gateway SX2865-UR26). This computer is used 99% for basic office tasks, watching YouTube, and minimal gaming. The PC has on-board video which was fine for normal office tasks, but it maxed out at HD resolution (approximately 1920×1080). I eventually upgraded to a 4K monitor, but my computer’s built-in video couldn’t handle that resolution, so I needed to find a very small video card that was powerful enough to support a 4K monitor.
I tried an older card that I’d used with a 2.7K monitor, but it was terrible — that card was constantly crashing and causing all sorts of problems….it literally wouldn’t allow me to watch full-screen videos.
After looking around on Amazon, I found this Gigabyte card and decided to give it a try. So far, it’s been basically perfect. First, it fit into my PC’s very small case (the case is very narrow so a “normal” height video card won’t fit). Second, after a simple install and setup, the card has been running perfectly — zero crashes or other problems.
Although my PC is not really used for gaming, I’ve tried running some really old favorites (Counter-Strike, etc.) and everything seems to run great. That isn’t surprising given how old the games I’m playing are, but still — so far this card has been fast and smooth with everything I’ve thrown at it. Pretty impressive given the low price.
One other comment — this card does have a fan, but it appears to be completely silent. My PC is very quiet anyway, but I can’t hear the video card’s fan running at all.
P.S. One additional thing — getting 4K/60Hz resolution on my monitor did not require any special cables….I just used an old HDMI cable I had sitting around and this worked fine. This is yet another bonus point since some monitors require different/special cables to achieve the highest resolution & refresh rates, but that fortunately wasn’t the case here.
Samantha mariotti –
Buena tarjeta.
A mi me resulta útil en mi PC y adecuada para mi pantalla 4K.