ASUS STRIX GTX 1660 Ti Graphics Card Review

How Much Does It Cost?

Without a doubt, this is a fantastic card. However, being a STRIX model, it does come at a premium over the non-STRIX models. It’s priced at £329.99 in the UK and $324 in the US, which isn’t too bad. However, the standard model is closer to £300, and the basic model £270. It’s a very impressive cooler design, and it doesn’t come for free. However, for overclocking and getting the most out of the chipset, it’s the best of the bunch.

Overview

ASUS are going to sell plenty of these, no doubt about it. We’re already big fans of the new GTX 1660 Ti chipset anyway. However, the addition of the remarkable STRIX cooler and its new AXIAL fans, help push the new chipset to the absolute max. That’s worth another £30 all day long. Plus, it’s one of the best looking cards in its class, and aesthetics are a big selling point these days.

Performance

For those gaming at 1080p and even 1440p, it ticks all the right boxes. It’s able to deliver more than playable performance at both resolutions with a mixture of high and even ultra graphics settings. Even for those gaming on high refresh rate displays, there’s enough power here to deliver the performance you desire.

Upgraded

Of course, the GTX 1660 and the GTX 1660 Ti are replacements for the older 10-series cards. If you’re on those cards, the upgrade may not be very appealing. However, with lower temperatures, better efficiency, and improved performance, they’re a great replacement for the older cards. If you’re on a GTX 9xx series card or older, or AMD RX4xx, or even the R9 series, then these are a huge upgrade for you. Plus, they’re certainly going to appeal to first time system builders too.

Should I Buy One?

If you’re after a card for around £300, the GTX 1660 Ti is a solid choice right now. Short of going second hand, it’s going to be hard to beat. The STRIX model is a little more expensive, but if you can stretch the budget, it’s a worthy investment to get the absolute best out of the new chipset, and a great looking addition to your system build too.