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ASUS STRIX GTX 1660 Ti Graphics Card Review

A Closer Look

The card is classic STRIX when it comes to design, with all the usual strong angles and that triple fan design. There are some refinements though, such as their latest AXIAL fans and the new heatsink design on the interior. However, one thing is for certain, this is a massive cooler for this card.

The new AXIAL fans feature a ring around their edges. This creates a more stable fan that can drive better airflow and operate with less noise. Of course, that’s always a good thing. However, since there is such a huge chunk of metal behind it, the card can run at zero RPM in low load scenarios. Of course, that makes it completely silent when you’re not gaming.

Backplate

To add further style and cooling capabilities to the card, you’ll also find a full backplate. It looks fantastic too, with the techno-graphic design on the back, as well as that ASUS eye design.

Towards the back of the card, you’ll find a single 8-pin power connector. That’s more than enough for the modest GTX 1660 Ti chipset, and should provide plenty of overclocking headroom.

Fan Headers

Tucked into the rear or the card, you’ll find a pair of fan headers. These are really clever too. If you connect your front chassis fans, the GPU can request more air from the chassis fans, rather than spinning the GPU fans harder when it gets hot. This means the system should run both cooler and quieter overall.

Connectivity

Around the back, you’ll see it uses an all-black backplate, which looks stunning! Here, you’ll find a pair of HDMI ports, as well as a pair of DisplayPorts.

Tired of looking at the lights? There’s a master kill switch for the LED lighting here to black things out. Furthermore, there are also voltage check points should you need them, and even a BIOS switch. It may be a budget card, but it’s still got some enthusiast pedigree stuck in there.

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Peter Donnell

As a child still in my 30's (but not for long), I spend my day combining my love of music and movies with a life-long passion for gaming, from arcade classics and retro consoles to the latest high-end PC and console games. So it's no wonder I write about tech and test the latest hardware while I enjoy my hobbies!

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