EVGA - NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 SC 2GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card - Black
Model: 02G-P4-6332-KR
SKU: 6092688
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Customers find value in the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 SC's performance, especially considering its price point, and its ease of installation. Many appreciate its ability to improve graphics and resolution capabilities, particularly for gaming and higher-resolution monitors. However, some customers noted that the price may be high for the capabilities offered and that the heat sink is large. Overall, the card is seen as a good option for users seeking an upgrade from integrated graphics, but buyers should consider their budget and available space.
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I have a home theater PC. I needed something that could handle 4k @60fps, over HDMI. This card does it. I have an older i5, which doesn't decode the h.265 codec @ 4K. This card (along with classic media player) does the trick. I went into the store to purchase a GTX1050ti. This was recommended, since gaming is not my goal. Since this card is fanless, my HTPC is very quiet. I had been running Radeon cards in my HTPC, and there was always something glitchy or slow. This card, even though it's not top of the line, reminded me why I should stick to nVidia. I was worried about only 2GB of RAM, but that doesn't seem to be an issue. I was having some issues with white flashes in the Windows 10 Netflix app @4k. A recent driver update seems to have fixed the issue. That is why I waited to submit this review.
Posted by DinOhio
Good performing video card for my HTPC, it was pricey for what it is, however all video cards seem to be that way these days. Worth buying if you need a video card and don't do any serious gaming.
Posted by Steve
We needed to upgrade our Home Theater PC, because our old card couldn't output 4K @ 60fps. In addition, we have an older i5, which cannot decode HVEC x265. This card, along with Windows Media Player Classic, breathed new life into the PC. The card is SILENT, because it doesn't require a fan. It doesn't pull a lot of power, so it's perfect for this application. We watch 4k Netflix (Windows store app), without any issues. It decodes the x265 video, shot on an iPhone8. I even played a little Doom, just to test it out. It was playable, although I wouldn't buy it to play games with.
Posted by DInOh