Gigabyte
Gigabyte GV-N210D3-1GI REV6.0 LP Graphics Card - 1GB DDR3
★★★★★
300W
Budget low-profile Gigabyte GeForce 210 graphics card with triple display output for basic desktop and HTPC builds.
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Overview
Key Features
Features dual Link DVI-I/ D-Sub/HDMI with HDCP protection
Powered by NVIDIA GeForce 210 GPU
Integrated with industry's best 1GB DDR3 Memory and 64-bit Memory Interface
The vendor SKU for this item is gv-n210d3-1gi
Form Factor
low profile
GIGABYTE Low Profile Fansink Cooling Design
Features DVI-I/D-SUB/HDMI with HDCP protection
Gold plated HDMI for optimum signal transfer between connections
Core Clock
520MHz/Memory Clock: 1200MHz
Minimum Recommended Power Supply 300W
Specifications
Brand
Gigabyte
Model
GV-N210D3-1GI REV6.0
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce 210
Memory
1GB DDR3, 64-bit interface
Core Clock
520MHz
Memory Clock
1200MHz
Form Factor
Low Profile
Display Outputs
Dual-Link DVI-I, D-Sub (VGA), HDMI
HDCP
Yes
HDMI Connector
Gold Plated
Cooling
Low-Profile Fansink
Minimum PSU
300W
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Low-profile design fits slim and small form factor cases where full-height cards cannot be installed
- Triple display output (DVI-I, D-Sub, HDMI) provides flexible monitor connectivity options
- No additional power connector required — runs entirely from the PCIe slot with just a 300W PSU
- Gold-plated HDMI connector helps ensure reliable signal quality for digital display connections
- Fanless-style low-profile fansink runs quietly, well-suited for office and HTPC environments
👎 Cons
- 1GB DDR3 memory on a 64-bit interface severely limits performance for anything beyond basic display tasks
- GeForce 210 GPU is an older architecture that lacks support for modern graphics APIs and features
- Core clock of 520MHz and memory clock of 1200MHz are very modest by any current standard
- Not capable of hardware-accelerating modern video codecs like HEVC/H.265
- Only suitable as a basic display adapter — cannot handle 3D workloads, gaming, or GPU-accelerated computing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this graphics card suitable for gaming?
No, the GeForce 210 is a basic display adapter designed for general desktop use, video playback, and multi-monitor setups. It does not have the performance for modern gaming.
Will this card fit in a small form factor or slim desktop case?
Yes, it features a low-profile form factor and includes a low-profile bracket, making it specifically designed for slim and compact desktop cases.
What display outputs does this card provide?
It offers three output options: DVI-I (dual-link), D-Sub (VGA), and HDMI, all with HDCP content protection support. The HDMI connector is gold-plated.
Does this card require a separate power connector from the power supply?
No, the GeForce 210 draws all its power through the PCIe slot. You only need a power supply of at least 300W.
Does this card support passive or active cooling?
It uses Gigabyte's low-profile fansink cooling design, which is a compact heatsink with a small fan suited to the card's low power draw.
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