BIOSTAR

Biostar GeForce GT 730 graphics card 2 GB GDDR3, HDMI, DVI-D, VGA

The Biostar GeForce GT 730 is a basic graphics card with an NVIDIA GPU that gives a picture to a PC without integrated graphics or to an older desktop. It has 2 GB of GDDR3 memory and three outputs, HDMI, DVI-D and VGA, so it connects to new and old monitors alike.

  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 730, 700 MHz
  • Memory: 2 GB GDDR3, 128-bit bus, 1333 MHz
  • Outputs: 1 × HDMI, 1 × DVI-D, 1 × VGA, up to 2560 × 1600
  • Interface: PCI Express 2.0, DirectX 12
  • Dimensions: 169 × 121 × 21 mm
  • Cooling: active, 1 fan, solid capacitors

Description

Three outputs, older monitors included

HDMI suits TVs and newer monitors, DVI-D covers common office monitors, and VGA (D-Sub) handles older screens and projectors without an adapter. Maximum resolution is 2560 × 1600. DirectX 12 support means Windows, video playback and office software run without trouble.

Who this graphics card is for

An office or home PC whose processor has no integrated graphics and simply needs a picture on screen. Also the owner of an older computer whose motherboard video output has failed or who needs a VGA connection. It is not meant for demanding modern games.

Specifications

General

BrandBIOSTAR
CUDANo
Interface typePCI Express 2.0
Number of fans1
DirectX version12.0
EAN4712960683730

Display

Maximum resolution2560 x 1600

Processor

Processor frequency700 GHz

Memory

Memory clock speed1333 MHz
Memory bus128

Graphics

Discrete graphics card memory2 GB
Graphics processorGeForce GT 730
Graphics card memory typeGDDR3
Graphics processor familyNVIDIA

Ports

HDMI ports quantity1
DVI-D ports quantity1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1

Performance & capacities

Cooling typeActive

Dimensions & weight

Depth21 mm
Height121 mm
Product Net Weight0.2 kg
Length169

Questions & answers

Will the card fit my case?

The card is 169 mm long, 121 mm high and 21 mm thick, so compare these figures with your case. The PCI Express 2.0 interface also works in newer PCIe x16 slots.

Can I play games on a GT 730?

The GeForce GT 730 is an entry-level GPU with 2 GB of GDDR3. Older and light games run at low settings; new 3D titles need a more powerful card.

What power supply do I need?

The manufacturer does not specify a recommended power supply wattage or an extra power connector. Exact details are on the Biostar website.