- 768 CUDA Cores
- 2GB 192-bit GDDR5
- PCI Express 3.0
Wasn't a fluke 1st time around...this card rocks!
09/26/2013
This review is from: EVGA 02G-P4-3658-KR GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST SuperClocked 2GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card - Retail
Pros:
1st off this card can handle a lot more than what some might expect from a mid level card even on the higher mid level scale. I have had this card for a 6 months now, and I played all my games( even more demanding ones like 2033, Tomb Raider, BioShock Infinite, Witcher 2, Hitman: Absolution, etc... at 1920x1080 resolution on high to ultra settings and get smooth game play. I recently built a new rig and then decided to upgrade with a new display, An ultra wide 21:9 ratio 2560x1080 IPS Monitor, and initially I figure I would need to upgrade a high end level card if I wanted 50-70 fps on high settings with these games listed. Well, I was surprised how well my card managed playing these games staying above 30 fps on almost all these games at max settings. And while I save money I research vigilantly for what card to purchased was leaning towards a 7970, because of the capabilities for dollar ratio, or possibly budget a 760 4 gb model or a 7950 overclocked model. Well after much research I am now running two 650 ti boost sc in sli at 1 ghz each, and play every game on max settings at native resolution of 2560x1080...it is that impressive, not to mention I would of like to have just a single card but I most definitely dont regret budgeting and getting a second one of this card. Not to mention the psu I have is only 630 watts and I was told that would be fine for now, and so far it has run lovingly... ;-). If your on the fence between this and maybe a 7950 you might just go for the 7950 or 760 but if that 20-50 dollars is absent then please rest assure you wont be disappointed.
Cons:
Now a days you could get a 7950, or 7870 for only 20 to 40 more. Granted I enjoy NVidia better and think their drivers are also better, but both of those AMD cards are solid for value to performance cards. Also could just go with a 760 which I believe is best card for value currently from NVIDIA. Still this card is epic in sli for 330 you beat out a 670 and 680, and in most games you pass 7970 ghz edition for a cheaper price point.
Overall Review:
My rig:
i5 4670k Haswell cpu @ 4.2
Asus z-87 PRO motherboard
16 gb of crucial tactical gaming ram @1866
1.5 tb of western digital ram
256 gb of samsung 840 pro SSD(boot drive)
Rosewill Green 630 watt psu
Asus blueray drive, some unknown dvd drive
CM hyper plus heatsink
CM 922 half case
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- Laura R.
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