Review: Digital Alliance GT 430 – The Low Profile Fermi

Conclusions

The GeForce GT 430 from NVIDIA offers reasonable performance at a low price. According to our test, you should be able to run games at medium resolutions such as 1360×768 with this graphics card. It’s also suitable for HTPC builders looking for a low-profile card. With its HDMI 1.4a connector, you can hook up brand new, 120-Hz 3D monitors/ projectors to your PC.

For those who seek cost-efficient graphics solution for internet café/ game center, the GT 430 fits the bill nicely because it delivers everything required in such scenario: low power consumption, friendly price tag, and adequate performance. As long as you’re not attempting to enable DirectX 11 features in games, you should be just fine.

As we mentioned earlier, Digital Alliance (DA) uses OEM boards from Palit for their GT 430 product. The difference between the two brands lies in their sales package and contents, with DA bundling only a few extra accessories to keep the price as low as possible. Their GT 430 is among the cheapest of its kind.

Pros

• Low power consumption
• Relatively affordable price
• Complete selection of display connectors, including HDMI 1.4a
• Low profile form factor suitable for small casings/ HTPCs
• Good performance at medium resolutions, such as 1360×768

Cons

• Only few accessories are included in the package