MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT Gaming X Review

The PC gaming market has been taking a bit of a beating over the last two years. Getting graphics cards into the hands of gamers has been a nightmare. Even once you get past the scalpers and the miners, the pandemic has caused production issues, and global shipping and manufacturing prices are higher than ever. While you may have been able to afford a 1440p focused card two years ago, the reality is that may have to be a 1080p focused card in 2021 and 2022. Thankfully, the new MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT graphics card is here, and while it’s not bleeding edge performance, it’s not exactly lacking either, offering a great entry point for new PC gamers, or those desperate for any kind of card to upgrade much older hardware.

MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT Gaming X

It comes equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 memory, and a modest factory overclock. All this is cooled by the superb TORX Fan 4.0 dual fan configuration over a robust heatsink design. While this isn’t going to be a particularly hot or noisy card to begin with, a quality cooler will ensure it can maintain the top clock speeds and get every ounce of performance out of the chipset. You get other little perks too, such as some RGB lighting. However, it’s the core AMD technologies that’ll bring the most benefit to gamers. You get 32 Compute Units and Ray Accelerator, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, Smart Access Memory Technology, FreeSync and more!

Features

Boost Clock / Memory Speed

• 8GB GDDR6 @ 16Gbps
• DisplayPort x 3 (v1.4)
  HDMI x 1 (Supports 4K@120Hz/8K@60Hz and VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1)

TWIN FROZR 8 Thermal Design

• TORX Fan 4.0: A masterpiece of teamwork, fan blades work in pairs to create unprecedented levels of focused air pressure.
• Core Pipe: Precision-crafted heat pipes ensure max contact to the GPU and spread heat along the full length of the heatsink.
• Airflow Control: Don’t sweat it, Airflow Control guides the air to exactly where it needs to be for maximum cooling.

RGB Mystic Light

• Mystic Light gives you complete control of the RGB lighting for MSI devices and compatible RGB products.

MSI Center

• The exclusive MSI Center software lets you monitor, tweak, and optimize MSI products in real-time.

For in-depth features and specifications, please visit the official MSI Radeon RX 6600 XT Gaming X product page here.

What MSI Had to Say

“The latest iteration of MSI’s iconic GAMING series once again brings performance, low-noise efficiency, and aesthetics that hardcore gamers have come to recognize and trust. Now you too can enjoy all your favorite games with a powerful graphics card that stays cool and silent. Just the way you like it.” – MSI