Geforce GT 1030 (GP108) Rumours

MagicBoy · 19 Jun 2017 at 17:58

No-one's properly reviewed it yet than I can find. From what I can gather the GT1030 is very slightly slower than the 750TI, but it's using 40% of the power.

If there's a test you want running, ask and I'll see if I can help. Mine's in a SFF Dell with an i5-2500K.

IT Troll · 19 Jun 2017 at 20:51

MagicBoy said:
So I gave up on the passive card appearing after waiting for over a month...

The MSI passive model was available on release day. It arguably also has a better port selection for HTPC use.

MagicBoy · 19 Jun 2017 at 21:05

I'm aware of that. The RMA service from MSI on my R9 290 was terrible. I'm not voluntarily giving MSI my money again.

ProShifu · 29 Jun 2017 at 20:28

Could someone that has the GT 1030 confirm that it supports H.265 10 bit HDR? I've been searching to get an answer but can't find anything. It has HDMI 2.0b so it should be fine right? Why I'm wondering is that my GTX 780 doesn't support this and I want to buy a LD OLED 4K TV and use my PC to watch movies. Thanks

MagicBoy · 29 Jun 2017 at 22:43

Point me in the direction of a test file and I'll have a go.

ProShifu · 30 Jun 2017 at 20:42

MagicBoy said:
Point me in the direction of a test file and I'll have a go.

Do you have a 4K HDR10 tv?

MagicBoy · 30 Jun 2017 at 21:01

Nope. 1080p Plasma.

IT Troll · 11 Apr 2018 at 13:59

Oh dear, Nvidia is at it again. New models of the 1030 have been released with DDR4 memory rather than DDR5 and a slower GPU clock speed. Whilst these do have a lower power draw, which may be useful in HTPC and SFF scenarios, the differences are significant enough to warrant a different product name. Why not just call it a 1020? :rolleyes:

Freddie1980 · 11 Apr 2018 at 14:50

IT Troll said:
Oh dear, Nvidia is at it again. New models of the 1030 have been released with DDR4 memory rather than DDR5 and a slower GPU clock speed. Whilst these do have a lower power draw, which may be useful in HTPC and SFF scenarios, the differences are significant enough to warrant a different product name. Why not just call it a 1020?

So you watched Gamers Nexus video as well eh. It would interesting to see if if a case like this was brought to trading standards and how they would react. Nvidia are getting away with murder these days.

RavenXXX2 · 11 Apr 2018 at 15:03

I hope these cut down 1030s are coming significantly cheaper than the DDR5 version, if not **** Nvidia. **** Nvidia anyway.

LeMson · 11 Apr 2018 at 18:39

Paid 50 quid for my Asus 1030 (pre-mining lol) Great card, low power etc

MagicBoy · 11 Apr 2018 at 18:57

IT Troll said:
Oh dear, Nvidia is at it again. New models of the 1030 have been released with DDR4 memory rather than DDR5 and a slower GPU clock speed. Whilst these do have a lower power draw, which may be useful in HTPC and SFF scenarios, the differences are significant enough to warrant a different product name. Why not just call it a 1020?

Can't see it helping much, the normal card is sub 30W! Maybe in a laptop...

FoxEye · 11 Apr 2018 at 19:08

JediFragger said:
Minecraft ftw?? Let's be honest, £50 barely buys you half a night out nowadays!!

Are you exaggerating or do you genuinely find yourself spending ~£100 on a night out?

I guess if you're talking about a concert, show or some-such; but if that's just your typical "out for some drinks" night... boy you must drink like a fish

Or you're drinking some very over-priced beer

bru · 11 Apr 2018 at 19:28

£100 for a night out.......here's an idea, stay in for a week and then buy yourself a new GPU.

JediFragger · 12 Apr 2018 at 08:50

FoxEye said:
Are you exaggerating or do you genuinely find yourself spending ~£100 on a night out?

Way to necro me man!! Jesus!! And yeah, spend that or close to that easily. £50 barely gets a couple of rounds in nowadays!!

Vince · 12 Apr 2018 at 09:46

I have a 1030... it literally has 0 redeeming features. I so wanted it to be half decent but it isn't

TheRealDeal · 12 Apr 2018 at 10:48

JediFragger said:
Way to necro me man!! Jesus!! And yeah, spend that or close to that easily. £50 barely gets a couple of rounds in nowadays!!

Went out last week. Had a 10oz Ribeye in the local steak house, 2 rounds of 10 pin with the lads and around 10 pints with some shots between the pub and club. Never came close to spending £100. Pints were only averaging around £3.50. Must be damn expensive where you live lol.

JediFragger · 12 Apr 2018 at 10:55

Beers/Shots for about 6 hours + Dirty Cuzzer + Taxi home = Easy.

IT Troll · 12 Apr 2018 at 17:25

Freddie1980 said:
So you watched Gamers Nexus video as well eh.

MagicBoy said:
Can't see it helping much, the normal card is sub 30W! Maybe in a laptop...

It might help card manufacturers produce a single-slot, low profile, passively cooled card.

Vince said:
I have a 1030... it literally has 0 redeeming features. I so wanted it to be half decent but it isn't

A little harsh. Whilst I wouldn't recommend one to people for gaming, it is probably the best HTPC card available.

Vince · 12 Apr 2018 at 17:31

IT Troll said:
It might help card manufacturers produce a single-slot, low profile, passively cooled card.

A little harsh. Whilst I wouldn't recommend one to people for gaming, it is probably the best HTPC card available.

Harsh but fair my friend. I'd take a low profile rx550 over it every single day of the week. It's just got better features for around the same money. I still have the 1030 and occasionally look at it and wonder what the hell I was thinking.