Best Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: which version is best for your PC?

Date:
Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:48:29 +0000

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The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti comes in many varieties from several manufacturers. These are the best makes weve found.

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When it comes to budget GPUs, it doesnt get any better than the Nvidia
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. Though there are some other graphics cards that get close, most notably the GTX 1660 Super , the 1660 Ti is still the budget
king.

How are you able to get the 1660 Tis performance at this price? Nvidia took its Turing architecture and stripped everything out, like RT and Tensor cores which are responsible for RTX and DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) technologies, and left the bare essentials. So, you dont get any of the bells and whistles, but you get the same base performance of the RTX GPUs. In essence, you end up with the perfect balance between performance and price.

This balance makes the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ideal for budget gamers trying to get Nvidia Turing performance in their budget build. It still has, after all, more than enough power to be included in our best graphics cards guide. But, there are a number of 1660 Ti models from different manufacturers and it can be tough figuring out which one is best, especially since theres
no Founders Edition and prices differ drastically between the different
cards. So, weve gathered our top choices here to help you find the best
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti card.

If youre in the market for a new graphics card, the past year has been tough. But, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday fast approaching, there may be some deals to be had. PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Ti XLR8 Gaming OC delivers the dream of 1440p Ultra quality gameplay at 60 fps. (Image credit: PNY) 1. PNY GeForce
GTX 1660 Ti XLR8 Gaming OC

The best GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics card Stream Processors: 1,536 | Core Clock: 1,500MHz (1,815MHz boost) | Memory: 6GB GDDR6 | Memory Speed: 12Gbps | Power Connectors: 1 x 8-pin | Outputs: 2 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DVI Affordable Much faster than GTX 1060 GDDR6 is limited to 12Gbps speeds

The PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Ti XLR8 Gaming OC may not look like much, being tiny and all. But, this ones small yet mighty, packing a punch with its 70MHz factory overclock and solid specs. This card delivers the dream of 1440p
Ultra quality gameplay at 60 fps, and its guaranteed to blow you away. If
that isnt enough, all of this performance will cost less than 300 smackers. This is the one of the best bang-for-your-buck graphics cards youll find
right now; your wallet will thank you.

Read the full review: PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Ti XLR8 Gaming OC Thanks to its extreme cooling system, overclocking the Asus ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti OC is a breeze. (Image credit: Asus) 2. Asus ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti OC

Maximum chill Stream Processors: 1,536 | Core Clock: 1,530MHz (1,890MHz
boost) | Memory: 6GB GDDR6 | Memory Speed: 12Gbps | Power Connectors: 1 x 8-pin | Outputs: 2 x DisplayPort 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.0 Readily overclockable Runs incredibly cool Nearly as expensive as the Nvidia RTX 2060

If youre looking to max out the performance of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, then the Asus ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti OC might just be the card for you. Its an ace in our book, especially considering that it delivers the highest factory overclock weve seen on this mid-range graphics card yet. In addition, its enormous heatsink and triple axial fans keep this card running a full 10C cooler than most of its rivals. Thanks to its extreme cooling system, overclocking this card is a breeze.

Read the full review: Asus ROG Strix GTX 1660 Ti OC review Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Windforce OC utilizes 3D molded curves on its fan blades for an extremely effective airflow. (Image credit: Gigabyte) 3. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Windforce OC

Your average, mid-range graphics card with a few tricks Stream Processors: 1,536 | Core Clock: 1,500MHz (1,845MHz boost) | Memory: 6GB GDDR6 | Memory Speed: 12Gbps | Power Connectors: 1 x 8-pin | Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x HDMI 2.0 Excellent airflow 1,845MHz factory overclock More expensive than basic models

Prefer a more middle of the road Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 card? The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Windforce OC is the nearest thing you can find to the average GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. Its only packed with a middle-of-the-road dual-fan cooler. However, Gigabyte offsets that by utilizing 3D molded curves on its fan blades for an extremely effective airflow, which is further improved by the graphics cards fans also spinning in alternate directions. Rounding its features out is a 1,845MHz boost clock. This card undoubtedly delivers more performance for not much more cash. Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Ti StormX OC packs all the power of a full-sized GTX 1660 Ti. (Image credit: Palit) 4. Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Ti StormX OC

Mini-sized form factor Stream Processors: 1,536 | Core Clock: 1,500MHz (1,815MHz boost) | Memory: 6GB GDDR6 | Memory Speed: 12Gbps | Power Connectors: 1 x 8-pin | Outputs: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x HDMI 2.0b, 1 x DVI Perfect for tiny PC builds Low starting price Limited cooling potential

Besides being one of the best Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti available, Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Ti StormX OC is one of the most compact graphics cards ever designed, intended to fit in the tiniest of PC cases. Dont let the small size fool you, however: this graphics card still packs all the power of a full-sized GTX 1660 Ti and then some, with a factory set 1,815MHz boost
clock. Best of all, you wont have to pay extra for this mini GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, so it will also save you some silver. The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI Gaming
X 6G is easily the best looking of the bunch. (Image credit: MSI) 5. MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI Gaming X 6G

Stylish and affordable Stream Processors: 1,536 | Core Clock: 1,500MHz (1,875MHz boost) | Memory: 6GB GDDR6 | Memory Speed: 12Gbps | Power Connectors: 1 x 8-pin | Outputs: 3 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x HDMI 2.0 Fully customizable RGB lighting High-performance out of the box A bit pricey

Just because its a mid-range card doesnt mean it cant also be trendy. If
youre building a cool-looking and immersive gaming rig, the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 TI Gaming X 6G is easily the best looking of the bunch, with a stylish aesthetic and fully programmable RGB lighting. You can personalize how it glows in sync with an MSI motherboard, which only enhances your immersion in the game. As far as performance, this card also delivers a solid one, which
it couples with a Twin Frozr cooler to keep things chilled. Find the best processors to go with this budget graphics card



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