--- product_id: 42600231 title: "ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 64-bit PCIe 3.0 DirectX 12 HDCP Ready Low Profile Video Card ZT-P10300A-10L" brand: "zotac" price: "$290.76" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Zotac" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/42600231-zotac-geforce-gt-1030-2gb-gddr5-64-bit-pcie-3 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 1468 MHz boost clock 30W low power draw 4K max resolution ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 64-bit PCIe 3.0 DirectX 12 HDCP Ready Low Profile Video Card ZT-P10300A-10L **Brand:** zotac **Price:** $290.76 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Elevate your PC game with power that fits anywhere! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 64-bit PCIe 3.0 DirectX 12 HDCP Ready Low Profile Video Card ZT-P10300A-10L by zotac - **How much does it cost?** $290.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/42600231-zotac-geforce-gt-1030-2gb-gddr5-64-bit-pcie-3) ## Best For - zotac enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted zotac brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Compact Powerhouse:** Low-profile design fits sleek builds without sacrificing performance. - β€’ **Silent & Sustainable:** Runs cool and quiet with just 30W power consumptionβ€”no PSU upgrade needed. - β€’ **Effortless 4K Visuals:** Enjoy stunning 4K video playback and crisp photo editing with ease. - β€’ **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Seamless Windows 7 to 10 compatibility with easy driver updates via GeForce Experience. - β€’ **Pascal Architecture Efficiency:** Award-winning NVIDIA Pascal tech delivers smooth, efficient graphics. ## Overview The ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 is a low-profile, energy-efficient graphics card featuring NVIDIA's Pascal architecture, 2GB GDDR5 memory, and a 1468 MHz boost clock. It supports 4K resolution and DirectX 12, making it ideal for photo/video editing, casual gaming, and home theater PCs without requiring additional power connectors. ## Description Experience a faster PC and accelerate performance with the ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 graphics card. Delivering superior performance over integrated graphics, get more oomph from your PC. The blend of performance and effciency make for great video experiences and photoediting.FEATURES NVIDIA Pascal Architecture NVIDIA GameWorks GeForce Experience Game Ready Drivers NVIDIA GPU Boost 3.0 Vulkan API Low-profile readySPECIFICATIONS NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 GPU 384 CUDA cores 2GB GDDR5 memory 64-bit memory bus Engine clock (base): 1227 MHz. (boost): 1468 MHz Memory clock: 6.0 GHz PCI Express 3.0CONNECTIONS 1 x HDMI 2.0b 1 x SL-DVI-D Dual display capablePOWER REQUIREMENTS 300-watt power supply recommended 30-watt max power consumptionSOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY NVIDIA GeForce driver Microsoft DirectX 12 (feature level 12_1) OpenGL 4.5 OpenCL Microsoft Windows 10/8/7 x86/x64INSIDE THE BOX ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 Quick Install Guide Driver Disk. Review: Great Brand, Great Card for Simple Usage - This is a solid buy for any system that needs a dependable, low-power, high quality, and diminutive GPU. It takes up very little space, it runs cool, it runs quiet, and of course brings with it the excellent functionality of the NVIDIA control panel. It won't be rendering demanding games at high frame rates, but for basic gaming it absolutely gets the job done. It also draws all power from the motherboard, with no additional connectors required. If you're looking for a proper gaming card, you'd be better served by stepping up to a GTX 1050 ti, but if you just want to give a cheap older machine a little oomph, need a nice solution to a build without integrated graphics, or just want to fuss around with light gaming, this is your pick. You also cannot go wrong with Zotac. They are hands down my current favorite GPU manufacturer, and I go with them for every one of my purchases. One thing to keep in mind is that this card does not support NVIDIA ShadowPlay, so I ended up having to return mine once I'd realized that. Outside of that one problem, it suited all of my needs. Review: Probably The Safest GPU for a 200W PSU - If you're considering this, most likely your case is similar to mine: You have a prebuilt PC with a proprietary 200W PSU which can't be easily upgraded, and any discrete GPU would be a big upgrade to the integrated graphics. Yes, this card should work, but I strongly recommend using a program like Open Hardware Monitor to confirm your system's power usage leaves enough wiggle room. In my case, the max power usage was around 120W so it could handle this card's 30W. That said, I still feel a bit nervous about cutting it close. Can you game on it? If you have modest standards, actually yes. It ran most games I tried at a stable 60 fps on 720p low settings, and even more demanding titles like Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade at a stable 30 fps (even though this card is technically beneath the minimum requirements). I'm pleasantly surprised that even Nintendo Switch emulation works on this card, depending on the game of course (Super Mario Odyssey was a mostly stable 60 fps, Fire Emblem: Three Houses was a mostly stable 30 fps, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was a mostly stable 60 fps except when it loaded new shaders). As for overclocking, +100 MHz core clock and +100 MHz memory clock with MSI Afterburner seemed to be safe and it could probably be pushed further, but I returned to default since I didn't want to take any unnecessary risks. Overall, this card's performance exceeded my expectations; however I feel it is overpriced. Looking at the price history, it fluctuates between $149.99 and $99.99 on desertcart (I got it at $99.99), and I would not recommend it when it's over $100. ## Features - Unleash your creativity with stunning photo and video editing - Windows 10 , 8 and 7 - Get easy driver updates and one-click game optimization with GeForce experience - Tap into the efficient performance of the award-winning NVidia Pascal architecture - Extended warranty included with every graphics card purchase. User registration required on Zotac website - Form factor: low-profile ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0711NWFJX | | Antenna Location | Office, Professional | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,196 in Computer Graphics Cards | | Brand | ZOTAC | | Built-In Media | Driver Disk, Low-profile bracket, Quick Install Guide, ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,997 Reviews | | Display Maximum Resolution | 3840x2160 | | Display Resolution Maximum | 3840x2160 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04895173613272 | | Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express | | Graphics Card Ram | 2 GB | | Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 | | Graphics Description | GeForce GT 1030 | | Graphics Processor Manufacturer | NVIDIA | | Graphics RAM Type | GDDR5 | | Graphics Ram Size | 2 GB | | Graphics Ram Type | GDDR5 | | Item Dimensions L x W | 6.77"L x 4.38"W | | Item Type Name | ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 | | Item Weight | 170 Grams | | Manufacturer | Zotac | | Memory Clock Speed | 6000 MHz | | Mfr Part Number | ZT-P10300A-10L | | Model Name | ZT-P10300A-10L | | Model Number | ZT-P10300A-10L | | Number of Fans | 1 | | UPC | 816264017957 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Video Output Interface | HDMI | | Video Processor | NVIDIA | | Warranty Description | 2 Years | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ZOTAC - **Graphics Coprocessor:** NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 - **Graphics Processor Manufacturer:** NVIDIA - **Graphics Ram Size:** 2 GB - **Video Output Interface:** HDMI ## Images ![ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 64-bit PCIe 3.0 DirectX 12 HDCP Ready Low Profile Video Card ZT-P10300A-10L - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Qy+0GVbcL.jpg) ![ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 64-bit PCIe 3.0 DirectX 12 HDCP Ready Low Profile Video Card ZT-P10300A-10L - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dt1yrpXOL.jpg) ![ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 64-bit PCIe 3.0 DirectX 12 HDCP Ready Low Profile Video Card ZT-P10300A-10L - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JyXLEBTBL.jpg) ![ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 64-bit PCIe 3.0 DirectX 12 HDCP Ready Low Profile Video Card ZT-P10300A-10L - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6168D1bmJVL.jpg) ![ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 64-bit PCIe 3.0 DirectX 12 HDCP Ready Low Profile Video Card ZT-P10300A-10L - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EPkN6b01L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this work on fortnite** A: Just downloaded fort nite on my computer, dell optiplex 3050 with this exact graphics card and fort nite played just fine. No dropped frames or anything. You would be fine. My experience is unless you are playing on a graphics engine that is incompatible with a game you will be fine with the minimum spec required for said game. No issues on my end. Thanks. **Q: Would this card be good for a htpc? i run wmc and am looking for a card that card run it at 4k.** A: Pretty sure the other 2 answers are for gaming at 4k. As for an htpc, to watch 4k content you need a card that supports HDMI 2.0 and hdpc 2.2. **Q: Is it really only upto ddr4 not ddr5. saw a review and its only ddr?** A: The DDR5 listed version is DDR5. There is a DDR4 version of the card which you should avoid. **Q: Does it run 4K** A: Yes, this Video card runs 4K ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Brand, Great Card for Simple Usage *by S***R on December 24, 2018* This is a solid buy for any system that needs a dependable, low-power, high quality, and diminutive GPU. It takes up very little space, it runs cool, it runs quiet, and of course brings with it the excellent functionality of the NVIDIA control panel. It won't be rendering demanding games at high frame rates, but for basic gaming it absolutely gets the job done. It also draws all power from the motherboard, with no additional connectors required. If you're looking for a proper gaming card, you'd be better served by stepping up to a GTX 1050 ti, but if you just want to give a cheap older machine a little oomph, need a nice solution to a build without integrated graphics, or just want to fuss around with light gaming, this is your pick. You also cannot go wrong with Zotac. They are hands down my current favorite GPU manufacturer, and I go with them for every one of my purchases. One thing to keep in mind is that this card does not support NVIDIA ShadowPlay, so I ended up having to return mine once I'd realized that. Outside of that one problem, it suited all of my needs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Probably The Safest GPU for a 200W PSU *by S***M on February 20, 2023* If you're considering this, most likely your case is similar to mine: You have a prebuilt PC with a proprietary 200W PSU which can't be easily upgraded, and any discrete GPU would be a big upgrade to the integrated graphics. Yes, this card should work, but I strongly recommend using a program like Open Hardware Monitor to confirm your system's power usage leaves enough wiggle room. In my case, the max power usage was around 120W so it could handle this card's 30W. That said, I still feel a bit nervous about cutting it close. Can you game on it? If you have modest standards, actually yes. It ran most games I tried at a stable 60 fps on 720p low settings, and even more demanding titles like Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade at a stable 30 fps (even though this card is technically beneath the minimum requirements). I'm pleasantly surprised that even Nintendo Switch emulation works on this card, depending on the game of course (Super Mario Odyssey was a mostly stable 60 fps, Fire Emblem: Three Houses was a mostly stable 30 fps, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was a mostly stable 60 fps except when it loaded new shaders). As for overclocking, +100 MHz core clock and +100 MHz memory clock with MSI Afterburner seemed to be safe and it could probably be pushed further, but I returned to default since I didn't want to take any unnecessary risks. Overall, this card's performance exceeded my expectations; however I feel it is overpriced. Looking at the price history, it fluctuates between $149.99 and $99.99 on Amazon (I got it at $99.99), and I would not recommend it when it's over $100. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than on board video (which was good) *by T***Y on July 12, 2019* My HP ProDesk has a good video on the mother board but I chose to install this to improve upon that. 2 GB of DDR5 should be better than DDR3 dedicated to a few MB. I bought this for the expected performance and low cost. So far I am happy, I may never tax this video card as I don't play high end games. Please note, I believe this is as good of a video card as my computer deserves. Putting a $200 dollar video card in this computer would be a waste. ## Frequently Bought Together - ZOTAC GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 64-bit PCIe 3.0 DirectX 12 HDCP Ready Low Profile Video Card ZT-P10300A-10L - ARCTIC MX-4 (4 g) - Premium Performance Thermal Paste for All Processors (CPU, GPU - PC), Very high Thermal Conductivity, Long Durability, Safe Application, Non-Conductive - Crucial 32GB DDR4 RAM Kit (2x16GB), 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL22 Desktop Memory, UDIMM 288-Pin, Downclockable to 2933/2666MHz, Compatible with Intel and AMD Ryzen - CT2K16G4DFRA32A --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/42600231-zotac-geforce-gt-1030-2gb-gddr5-64-bit-pcie-3](https://www.desertcart.us/products/42600231-zotac-geforce-gt-1030-2gb-gddr5-64-bit-pcie-3) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*