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Overview of GeForce GTX 960 releases
Here an overview of all GeForce GTX 960 releases. The mainstream card has a $199 MSRP and features 1024 CUDA cores, a reference 1127MHz base lock, 1178MHz Boost clock with 128-bit / 2GB GDDR5 memory at 7000MHz.
Palit GeForce GTX 960 Series
Continue the Glory of Palit JetStream series, Palit GeForce GTX 960 JetStream provide the extremely overclocking performance, Quiet and Cool thermal systems and plus the next generation NVIDIA Maxwell architecture, Palit GTX 960 JetStream is able to let gamers to enjoy gaming experience at 60ftps with 1080p monitors. Today, Palit releases GeForce GTX 960 Super JetStream, GTX 960 JetStream and GTX 960 OC edition to the market to fulfill all gamers' need. Palit GTX 960 Super JetStream is with 1024 cores, 2048MB GDDR5 7Gbps fast speed memory and boost clocked at 1342MHz, making it 164MHz higher than the stock 1178MHz of NVIDIA's reference design. With the new 0-dB Tech features, there is zero noise while you are at general workload, such as internet or multi-media application. Stay Quiet, Stay Cool and Enjoy the High gaming performance with Palit JetStream.
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Series Graphics Card
ZOTAC International, a leading innovator and manufacturer of graphic cards and mini-PCs, today renders the virtual world with the new ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 AMP! Edition. The quietly efficient next generation graphics card is based on Nvidia's Maxwell architecture, and made more powerful and more efficient using ZOTAC technology. FREEZE is an inspired breakthrough that will enable powerful video cards to become silent and reduce the wear on the fan system. When the user is not in action, the fans idle so they can enjoy the silence of the fans.
GALAX Announces its GeForce GTX 960 Lineup
Three new models will be available, each with unique advantages to satisfy the precise needs of discerning enthusiasts. The GTX 960 SOC leads the pack in pure performance, featuring the highest overclock and an extended PCB with powerful triple fan cooler and anodized aluminum backplate. The GTX 960 OC focuses on maximizing speed in minimal space with a super compact design ideal for Mini ITX and HTPCs. Finally, the GTX 960 EXOC combines the best of both worlds for an impressive balance of power, efficiency and cooling capacity. The 960 OC and 960 EXOC are also the first to feature GALAX exclusive Silence Extreme Plus technology, which disengages both fans at idle for true zero decibel operation. The GALAX GeForce GTX 960 SOC, EXOC, and OC versions are all available now at leading retailers and etailers worldwide.
Gainward Announces its GeForce GTX 960 Series
Gainward GeForce GTX 960 series comes with 2048MB 7Gbps high speed GDDR5 memory. The memory architecture of MAXWELL provides 33% more efficient than previous generation. Along with the superior core architecture, the GeForce GTX 960 series give you twice the performance of previous-generation cards. The fastest edition of Gainward GeForce GTX 960 series is GTX 960 Phantom "Golden Sample - Goes Like Hell", which is factory over-clocked at 1279MHz base clock (1342MHz boost clock) and 3600MHz memory clock speed, performs up to 12% more than NV's GTX 960 reference clock speed under games and benchmark score. The Gainward GTX 960 Phantom, factory over-clocked at 1203MHz base clock (1266MHz boost clock) and 3600MHz memory clock speed, also outperform reference-clocked by 8%. And, the Gainward GTX 960 "OC" edition, fabricated with two-slot blower cooler, also is factory over-clocked at 1165MHz base clock. To compete with previous-generation GTX 660, all get much faster performance enhancement and up to 35% less power consumption.
Gigabyte Three New GeForce GTX 960 Graphics Cards
Gigabyte offers a GV-N960IXOC-2GD, with single-fan heatsink cooling solution, and clock speeds of 1165/1228/7012 MHz (core/boost/memory). The GV-N960WF2OC-2GD, featuring a longer PCB, a dual-fan WindForce 2X cooling solution, and a higher factory-overclock of 1216/1279/7012 MHz. This card features a full-spec FlexDisplay configuration, a Gigabyte-exclusive consisting of two DVI, three DisplayPort 1.2, and one HDMI 2.0 connectors. Leading the pack, is the GV-N960G1 GAMING-2GD (GTX 960 G1.Gaming).
MSI GeForce GTX 960 models
MSI is pleased to announce the latest additions to its next generation GAMING graphics cards lineup. The new MSI GTX 960 graphics cards are powered by NVIDIA's latest GTX 960 Maxwell GPU. The MSI GTX 960 GAMING 2G builds on MSI’s #1 position in gaming graphics cards. Featuring the well known Twin Frozr V with Zero Frozr technology and Torx Fan design, the new MSI GTX 960 GAMING 2G card boasts innovative award-winning cooling technology for silent and cool gaming graphics.
Besides the revered GAMING series, MSI also provides factory overclocked Classic models featuring an all new Black & White cooler design to fit the design of MSI’s Krait series motherboards. As well as System Integrator OC Edition models with higher clock speeds and reference exhaust fans, catering to the needs of a wide audience.
The new MSI twin Frozr V Thermal Design is the pinnacle of graphics card air cooling. With a smaller than 2-slot design the new Twin Frozr V is able to surpass previous generation's by a large margin. The new 10cm Torx fans ensure huge amounts of silent airflow and visually complete the bold new look of the Twin Frozr V. The heatsink itself is re-organized through the SuperSU design which increases heatpipe efficiency, especially when combined with Airflow Control Technology. Hybrid Frozr is a throwback to 2008 when MSI was the first to market high-end, zero noise graphics cards thanks to fans that stop spinning in low-temperature situations.
ASUS GeForce GTX 960 STRIX
This version was tested by us, in LSI even. It has an overclocked 1228MHz core, 1291MHz Boost, 1317MHz OC Mode clock and 2GB GDDR5 memory overclocked to 7200MHz. This compares to stock clockspeeds of 1126MHz for the core, 1178MHz Boost and 7010MHz for the memory.
Point of View rolls out the GTX 960 Trooper Edition
Trooper Gaming – an initiative of NVIDIA graphics partner Point of View – launches today a new Trooper card: the GTX 960. The latest addition to the Maxwell family, the GeForce GTX 960 is the perfect upgrade for anyone who wants to experience next-generation Maxwell gaming.
Advanced performance
Enjoy advanced gaming that’s 60% faster and twice as power efficient as a previous-generation card. Unleash the massive overclocking potential of this GPU and push your performance even further. Plus, the GTX 960 features MFAA anti-aliasing for the smoothest, clearest images.
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#4998209 Posted on: 01/23/2015 11:07 PM
LOL the warden
Yes it would be an upgrade, but nothing to write home about.
Slightly less than GTX 660 ->680.
OTOH 99 percentile FPS gains over GTX 660 are decent
LOL the warden
Yes it would be an upgrade, but nothing to write home about.
Slightly less than GTX 660 ->680.
OTOH 99 percentile FPS gains over GTX 660 are decent
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#4998219 Posted on: 01/23/2015 11:47 PM
LOL the warden
Yes it would be an upgrade, but nothing to write home about.
Slightly less than GTX 660 ->680.
OTOH 99 percentile FPS gains over GTX 660 are decent
Im not sure this 99th percentile / dollar is really relevant in any case looking at their games lineup.. I like all what have done TR in the case of frametimes report instead of fps.. but in this case, why open with FC4 ( who still need some good patch and fix ) ? Dota2 ? who cares about frametimes in Dota2 ? why not use league of legend at this time ? ... Then we follow with Borderlands ( physX games, and i dont say that for AMD gpu#s ), and finally Alien Isolation and the most funny , Talos principle.. no idea what this is.
Its extremely hard to find the resolution they are using or the setting, need to watch their screenshoot for find, that their pass from 1080p ( only one test ), to 1440p in another game, with or without AA depending the game.. ultra vs High ( as if everyone know what is the max setting of the game they are using )... well.. really really strange..
Then you need to see that they dont test the GTX960, they test only the Asus Strix ( 1316mhz boost official, but who boost at 1420mhz in average as other review have shown ).
In reality there's absolutely no one reviewers who have got a reference GTX960, Nvidia have dont send to anyone a reference gpu, just after some plaint from some sites, they have got a reference bios that they have flash on the gpu's they have got ( for the most, the first gpu who was the Asus one )..
I like TR reviews, but in this case, i really dont understand what they was thinking when doing this review.
LOL the warden
Yes it would be an upgrade, but nothing to write home about.
Slightly less than GTX 660 ->680.
OTOH 99 percentile FPS gains over GTX 660 are decent
Im not sure this 99th percentile / dollar is really relevant in any case looking at their games lineup.. I like all what have done TR in the case of frametimes report instead of fps.. but in this case, why open with FC4 ( who still need some good patch and fix ) ? Dota2 ? who cares about frametimes in Dota2 ? why not use league of legend at this time ? ... Then we follow with Borderlands ( physX games, and i dont say that for AMD gpu#s ), and finally Alien Isolation and the most funny , Talos principle.. no idea what this is.
Its extremely hard to find the resolution they are using or the setting, need to watch their screenshoot for find, that their pass from 1080p ( only one test ), to 1440p in another game, with or without AA depending the game.. ultra vs High ( as if everyone know what is the max setting of the game they are using )... well.. really really strange..
Then you need to see that they dont test the GTX960, they test only the Asus Strix ( 1316mhz boost official, but who boost at 1420mhz in average as other review have shown ).
In reality there's absolutely no one reviewers who have got a reference GTX960, Nvidia have dont send to anyone a reference gpu, just after some plaint from some sites, they have got a reference bios that they have flash on the gpu's they have got ( for the most, the first gpu who was the Asus one )..
I like TR reviews, but in this case, i really dont understand what they was thinking when doing this review.
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#4998238 Posted on: 01/24/2015 12:32 AM
Im not sure this 99th percentile / dollar is really relevant in any case looking at their games lineup.. I like all what have done TR in the case of frametimes report instead of fps.. but in this case, why open with FC4 ( who still need some good patch and fix ) ? Dota2 ? who cares about frametimes in Dota2 ? why not use league of legend at this time ? ... Then we follow with Borderlands ( physX games, and i dont say that for AMD gpu#s ), and finally Alien Isolation and the most funny , Talos principle.. no idea what this is.
Its extremely hard to find the resolution they are using or the setting, need to watch their screenshoot for find, that their pass from 1080p ( only one test ), to 1440p in another game, with or without AA depending the game.. ultra vs High ( as if everyone know what is the max setting of the game they are using )... well.. really really strange..
Come now Lane. This is unfair.
Do you know of any other reviewer that uses Mantle numbers instead of D3D?
We are talking about Tech - The world's greatest virtual concrete slab - Report
Complaining about no 1080p, srsly....
"with or without AA depending the game"???
They tested Asus Stryx, which they clearly mention, because they didn't receive reference one. And this is mostly irrelevant because reference is hard to get, and this choice is mirrored in $209 price, power thermals etc.
Although I would prefer, same like you to see reference results 1st.
Im not sure this 99th percentile / dollar is really relevant in any case looking at their games lineup.. I like all what have done TR in the case of frametimes report instead of fps.. but in this case, why open with FC4 ( who still need some good patch and fix ) ? Dota2 ? who cares about frametimes in Dota2 ? why not use league of legend at this time ? ... Then we follow with Borderlands ( physX games, and i dont say that for AMD gpu#s ), and finally Alien Isolation and the most funny , Talos principle.. no idea what this is.
Its extremely hard to find the resolution they are using or the setting, need to watch their screenshoot for find, that their pass from 1080p ( only one test ), to 1440p in another game, with or without AA depending the game.. ultra vs High ( as if everyone know what is the max setting of the game they are using )... well.. really really strange..
Come now Lane. This is unfair.
Do you know of any other reviewer that uses Mantle numbers instead of D3D?
We are talking about Tech - The world's greatest virtual concrete slab - Report
Complaining about no 1080p, srsly....
"with or without AA depending the game"???
They tested Asus Stryx, which they clearly mention, because they didn't receive reference one. And this is mostly irrelevant because reference is hard to get, and this choice is mirrored in $209 price, power thermals etc.
Although I would prefer, same like you to see reference results 1st.
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#4998247 Posted on: 01/24/2015 12:47 AM
This is one more reason to dont understand what they do ? why test with Mantle and not add DX and Mantle in it ?
I dont say their test was irrevelant for AMD gpu'ss, i say their test is irrelevant for all Nvidia GPU's .. ( Who care about AMD gpu's in this tests, they are at best 3 years old ( 280-280x = 7950-7970 ) and Tonga who is just a little chips between the 280 and 285 )
The reference GTX 960 gpu is not hard to get, nobody have recieve a reference gpu... No reviewers, no one have got a reference gpu's ...
After complaint of some sites about this, Nvidia have send them a bios that they have flash on the custom gpu for get a GTX960 performance baseline..
Its not a problem for customers, as finally they will never seen a reference GTX960 in shop.
I dont complain about 1080p or 1440p, i said, they are test one game in 1080p, then the second in 1440p, and just provide a test resolution / game..
This is one more reason to dont understand what they do ? why test with Mantle and not add DX and Mantle in it ?
I dont say their test was irrevelant for AMD gpu'ss, i say their test is irrelevant for all Nvidia GPU's .. ( Who care about AMD gpu's in this tests, they are at best 3 years old ( 280-280x = 7950-7970 ) and Tonga who is just a little chips between the 280 and 285 )
The reference GTX 960 gpu is not hard to get, nobody have recieve a reference gpu... No reviewers, no one have got a reference gpu's ...
After complaint of some sites about this, Nvidia have send them a bios that they have flash on the custom gpu for get a GTX960 performance baseline..
Its not a problem for customers, as finally they will never seen a reference GTX960 in shop.
I dont complain about 1080p or 1440p, i said, they are test one game in 1080p, then the second in 1440p, and just provide a test resolution / game..
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I'm curious to as if this card would be an upgrade from my current GTX 660 (non Ti). I only game at 1080. Feels like I've had this card forever and @ $200 this would be something the warden would consider letting me afford