GeForce GT 730 Fermi DDR3 128bit 2GB DirectX 12 N730 2GD3V3
Bottom line: The NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 Fermi DDR3 128bit 2GB DirectX 12 N730 2GD3V3 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the graphics cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 GPU. DirectX 12 API. 2GB 128-bit DDR3 VRAM. All Solid Capacitors.
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Full Specifications
| vram_mb | 2048 |
|---|---|
| memory_type | DDR3 |
| architecture | Fermi |
| bus_width_bits | 128 |
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