ASUS GT730-SL-2GD5-BRK
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ASUS GeForce® GT 730 2 GB GDDR5 low profile graphics card for silent HTPC build (with I/O port brackets) Silent passive cooling means true 0 dB - perfect for quiet home theater PCs and multimedia centers. Auto-Extreme Technology uses automation to enhance reliability. GPU Tweak II provides intuitive performance tweaking, thermal controls, and system monitoring.
Graphics galore for everyone!GT 730 is the fantastic graphics card from ASUS. Engineered with a highly-efficient 0 dB thermal design, it dissipates heat in complete silence — making GT 730 the perfect choice for your slimline home-theater PC (HTPC) build. Exclusive Auto-Extreme Technology for premium quality and best reliability. It also has GPU Tweak II with Xsplit Gamecaster, provides intuitive performance tweaking and lets you stream your gameplay instantly.
I/O Ports Highlight1x Native D-Sub 1x Native DVI-D 1x Native HDMI
0 dB Silent Cooling Perfect for building a hushed HTPC Exclusive ASUS-designed heatsinks with large surface areas effectively cool graphics cards passively so absolutely no sound is produced while running - perfect for high definition and silent home theater PCs and multimedia centers.
Auto-Extreme Technology Precision automated manufacturing Auto-Extreme Technology is an automated manufacturing process that sets new standards in the industry by allowing all soldering to be completed in a single pass. This reduces thermal strain on components and avoids the use of harsh cleaning chemicals, resulting in less environmental impact, lower manufacturing power consumption, and a more reliable product overall.
GPU Tweak II Monitor, tweak, and tune The ASUS GPU Tweak II utility takes graphics card tuning to the next level. It allows you to tweak critical parameters including GPU core clocks, memory frequency, and voltage settings, with the option to monitor everything in real-time through a customizable on-screen display. Advanced fan control is also included along with many more features to help you get the most out of your graphics card.
Products certified by the Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada will be distributed in the United States and Canada. Please visit the ASUS USA and ASUS Canada websites for information about locally available products. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers. Products may not be available in all markets. Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer to specification pages for full details. PCB color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice. Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
About ASUSASUS is a multinational company known for the world’s best motherboards, PCs, monitors, graphics cards and routers, and is ranked by Laptop Mag as the best laptop brand in 2020. Along with an expanding range of superior gaming, content-creation and AIoT solutions, ASUS leads the industry through cutting-edge design and innovations made to create the most ubiquitous, intelligent, heartfelt and joyful smart life for everyone. With a global workforce that includes more than 5,000 R&D professionals, ASUS is driven to become the world’s most admired innovative leading technology enterprise. Inspired by the In Search of Incredible brand spirit, ASUS won more than 11 awards every day in 2020 and ranks as one of Forbes’ World’s Best Regarded Companies and Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies.About ROGRepublic of Gamers (ROG) is an ASUS sub-brand dedicated to creating the world’s best gaming hardware and software. Formed in 2006, ROG offers a complete line of innovative products known for performance and quality, including motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktops, monitors, audio equipment, routers and peripherals. ROG participates in and sponsors major international gaming events. ROG gear has been used to set hundreds of overclocking records and it continues to be the preferred choice of gamers and enthusiasts around the world.© 2021 ASUS Computer International. All Rights Reserved. ASUS is a registered trademark of ASUSTeK Computer. All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in photos. Actual colors may differ from their appearance due to variation of monitor restrictions and color processing. All trademarks are registered to their respective companies. ASUS shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
ASUS GeForce® GT 730 2 GB GDDR5 low profile graphics card for silent HTPC build (with I/O port brackets) Silent passive cooling means true 0 dB - perfect for quiet home theater PCs and multimedia centers. Auto-Extreme Technology uses automation to enhance reliability. GPU Tweak II provides intuitive performance tweaking, thermal controls, and system monitoring.
Graphics galore for everyone!GT 730 is the fantastic graphics card from ASUS. Engineered with a highly-efficient 0 dB thermal design, it dissipates heat in complete silence — making GT 730 the perfect choice for your slimline home-theater PC (HTPC) build. Exclusive Auto-Extreme Technology for premium quality and best reliability. It also has GPU Tweak II with Xsplit Gamecaster, provides intuitive performance tweaking and lets you stream your gameplay instantly.
I/O Ports Highlight1x Native D-Sub 1x Native DVI-D 1x Native HDMI
0 dB Silent Cooling Perfect for building a hushed HTPC Exclusive ASUS-designed heatsinks with large surface areas effectively cool graphics cards passively so absolutely no sound is produced while running - perfect for high definition and silent home theater PCs and multimedia centers.
Auto-Extreme Technology Precision automated manufacturing Auto-Extreme Technology is an automated manufacturing process that sets new standards in the industry by allowing all soldering to be completed in a single pass. This reduces thermal strain on components and avoids the use of harsh cleaning chemicals, resulting in less environmental impact, lower manufacturing power consumption, and a more reliable product overall.
GPU Tweak II Monitor, tweak, and tune The ASUS GPU Tweak II utility takes graphics card tuning to the next level. It allows you to tweak critical parameters including GPU core clocks, memory frequency, and voltage settings, with the option to monitor everything in real-time through a customizable on-screen display. Advanced fan control is also included along with many more features to help you get the most out of your graphics card.
Products certified by the Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada will be distributed in the United States and Canada. Please visit the ASUS USA and ASUS Canada websites for information about locally available products. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers. Products may not be available in all markets. Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer to specification pages for full details. PCB color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice. Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
About ASUSASUS is a multinational company known for the world’s best motherboards, PCs, monitors, graphics cards and routers, and is ranked by Laptop Mag as the best laptop brand in 2020. Along with an expanding range of superior gaming, content-creation and AIoT solutions, ASUS leads the industry through cutting-edge design and innovations made to create the most ubiquitous, intelligent, heartfelt and joyful smart life for everyone. With a global workforce that includes more than 5,000 R&D professionals, ASUS is driven to become the world’s most admired innovative leading technology enterprise. Inspired by the In Search of Incredible brand spirit, ASUS won more than 11 awards every day in 2020 and ranks as one of Forbes’ World’s Best Regarded Companies and Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies.About ROGRepublic of Gamers (ROG) is an ASUS sub-brand dedicated to creating the world’s best gaming hardware and software. Formed in 2006, ROG offers a complete line of innovative products known for performance and quality, including motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktops, monitors, audio equipment, routers and peripherals. ROG participates in and sponsors major international gaming events. ROG gear has been used to set hundreds of overclocking records and it continues to be the preferred choice of gamers and enthusiasts around the world.© 2021 ASUS Computer International. All Rights Reserved. ASUS is a registered trademark of ASUSTeK Computer. All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in photos. Actual colors may differ from their appearance due to variation of monitor restrictions and color processing. All trademarks are registered to their respective companies. ASUS shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
- 2GB 64-Bit GDDR5
- Boost Clock OC: 927 MHz
- Gaming: 902 MHz
- 1 x DVI-D 1 x HDMI 1.4a
- 384 Cores CUDA Cores
- PCI Express 2.0
The 30-Second Version
The GT 730's 2GB VRAM lands at the dead bottom of our database—0th percentile—and its 4K support tops out at a stuttery 30Hz. User sentiment is a rough 15th percentile, with common complaints about power supply demands and overheating. It's a niche card for silent HDMI outputs; for everyone else, integrated graphics are better and free.
Overview
The ASUS GT 730 is a quiet little card that punches way above its weight in one very specific area—display output. Its 4K support ranks in the 92nd percentile among GPUs in our database, which sounds impressive until you realize it's capped at a choppy 30Hz refresh rate. Still, for a dead-silent HTPC or a reliable multi-monitor office setup, that 4K headline grabber covers the basics. Look past the resolution number and you'll find specs that haven't aged well. With just 2GB of DDR5 VRAM (0th percentile), a pedestrian boost clock of 927 MHz, and a GPU score in the 38th percentile, this isn't a card for gaming or content creation. It's a display adapter with a fanless cooler, plain and simple.
Performance
Under the hood, the GT 730's 384 CUDA cores are running on a PCIe 2.0 bus, which is ancient by modern standards. Our database slots its raw GPU performance at the 38th percentile, meaning it's slower than 62% of all tested discrete and integrated solutions. In practical terms, you can forget about anything beyond 720p gaming or light photo editing—our best-for-gaming score of 16.5/100 essentially calls it a non-starter for modern titles. What it does well is stay cool and quiet while pushing pixels to up to three monitors at once. The passive heatsink works as advertised, and the 0dB rating is a boon for home theater PCs. Just don't expect it to accelerate 4K video beyond basic decoding; the lack of modern codec support and limited bandwidth can lead to stuttering with high-bitrate streams.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Silent 0dB cooling—perfect for HTPCs 92th
- True 4K output (92nd percentile screen support)
- Includes both low-profile and full-height brackets
- Solid multi-monitor support (up to 3 screens)
- Decent reliability at 57th percentile
Cons
- 4K capped at 30Hz, making it a tease
- 2GB VRAM is bottom of the barrel (0th percentile) 1th
- GPU performance sits at a weak 38th percentile 13th
- Sparse port selection (13th percentile for connectivity) 14th
- User sentiment a disappointing 15th percentile
The Word on the Street
Specifications
Full Specifications
Graphics
| GPU | GeForce GT 730 |
| Type | discrete |
| VRAM | 2 GB |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
Display
| Resolution | 3840 (4K UHD) |
Connectivity
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 1.4a |
Physical
| OS | OC: 927 MHzGaming: 902 MHz |
Value & Pricing
Pricing is all over the place—we've seen listings from $60 to a baffling $20,107 (likely a scalper's fever dream). At the $60 end, you're getting a simple video card for a budget silent build, which is fair. But for any more than that, you're overpaying for very old silicon. Our database shows integrated graphics in modern CPUs trounce this card, so unless you absolutely need an extra HDMI port on a legacy system, the value evaporates fast.
vs Competition
There aren't many direct competitors left in this ultra-budget, fanless niche, but modern integrated graphics are the real rival. Intel's UHD 620 or AMD's Vega 3 iGPU can match or beat the GT 730 in compute and media playback while sipping less power and adding zero cost. Against other budget cards like the GT 1030, the 730 falls behind by a mile—the 1030 scores roughly double the gaming performance. Basically, this card only makes sense if your CPU has no integrated graphics and you just want a silent HDMI output.
| Spec | ASUS GT730-SL-2GD5-BRK | Lenovo ThinkPad T470 | HP Stream Stream | Dell Latitude E5470 | Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" | ZHAOHUIXIN PC1068 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | - | Intel Core i5-6300U | 3.6 GHz others | Intel Core i5 6th | Intel Core i5-3210M | Allwinner A133 |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Storage (GB) | - | 256 | 128 | 256 | - | 64 |
| Screen | ?" 3840x2160 | 14" 1920x1080 | 14" 1366x768 | 14" 1366x768 | 13.3" 1280x800 | 10.1" 1280x800 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 | AMD Intel HD Graphics 520 | Intel Graphics | AMD Integrated Graphics | AMD Graphics | ARM Mali-400 MP2 |
| OS | OC: 927 MHzGaming: 902 MHz | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit | Windows 11 S | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit | - | Android |
| Weight (kg) | - | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Port | Screen | Compact | Storage | User Sentiment | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS GT730-SL-2GD5-BRK | 30.8 | 38.5 | 0.2 | 13.4 | 92.3 | 36.9 | 1.3 | 14.2 | 57.9 | 56.6 |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Compare | 15.1 | 96.6 | 14.1 | 33.6 | 21.4 | 71.5 | 17.9 | 0 | 78 | 81.8 |
| HP Stream Stream Compare | 6.9 | 54.4 | 2.4 | 54.2 | 4.1 | 77.3 | 73.5 | 0 | 31.5 | 91.3 |
| Dell Latitude E5470 Compare | 15.1 | 96.6 | 14.1 | 47.7 | 4.1 | 69 | 17.9 | 0 | 31.5 | 82 |
| Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Compare | 30.8 | 96.6 | 2.4 | 4.4 | 1.9 | 85 | 1.3 | 0 | 95.9 | 0 |
| ZHAOHUIXIN PC1068 Compare | 1.3 | 18.3 | 0.1 | 29.5 | 6.7 | 99.7 | 4.5 | 6.3 | 3.4 | 84.4 |
Common Questions
Q: Can this card run 4K at 120Hz with a low-profile setup?
No. The HDMI 1.4a port maxes out at 4K@30Hz. Even with a display that supports 120Hz, you won't get past a sluggish 30 frames per second, which is a common letdown according to our data.
Q: What power supply do I need for this graphics card?
The card draws all its power from the PCIe slot, so a 300W PSU is a safe minimum. Owners running a 250W unit have reported overheating and stability concerns, and we'd recommend a bit more headroom to be safe.
Q: Is the GT 730 suitable for drawing tablets or Photoshop?
ASUS doesn't confirm compatibility with paint/draw programs, and our creator score of 17/100 suggests it's not built for that workload. You'll be fine for basic photo viewing, but color accuracy and GPU acceleration for brushes are not its strong suit.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this card if you plan to game, edit 4K video, or even just want a smooth 4K desktop experience—the 38th percentile GPU performance and 0th percentile VRAM make those tasks painful. Developers and creators should steer far away too, given the abysmal 10.8/100 best-for-developer score. If your setup already has integrated graphics from the last five years, you'll gain nothing by adding this card; in many cases, you'll actually lose performance.
Verdict
Buy the ASUS GT 730 if you're reviving an old office PC that needs a silent display adapter, or if you're building a noiseless HTPC for 1080p media. The included brackets and multi-monitor support are genuine perks at this price. But the 15th percentile user sentiment score isn't just noise—owners gripe about 4K@30Hz limitations and power supply worries that can turn a simple upgrade into a headache. For almost any other use, a modern iGPU gives you more performance without spending a dime.
