NE51660018J9-165F | palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX
- Model: NE51660018J9-165F
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
- Memory: 6GB GDDR5, 192 GB/s
- Cooling: Single 100mm axial fan, three copper heatpipes
- Connectivity: 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x Dual-Link DVI-D, PCIe 3.0 x16
- Dimensions: 168 x 122 x 40 mm
- Weight: ~0.5 kg
palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX
Performance and Turing Architecture
The Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX (NE51660018J9-165F) is powered by NVIDIA’s Turing architecture (TU116-300), featuring 1,408 CUDA cores, 88 TMUs, 48 ROPs, and a 1,785 MHz boost clock. With 6GB GDDR5 memory at 8 Gbps (192 GB/s bandwidth), it delivers ~70–90 FPS in *Counter-Strike: GO* at 1080p Ultra and ~40–50 FPS at 1440p High. Supports NVIDIA Ansel, Highlights, G-SYNC Compatible, DirectX 12, and Vulkan API. Users praise 1080p gaming and efficiency but note 6GB VRAM limits 1440p in modern titles. ~10–15% faster than GTX 1650.
Single Fan Cooling and Compact Design
Equipped with a single 100mm axial fan and three copper heatpipes, it maintains ~60–69°C under load with moderate noise (~35–40 dB). The dual-slot design (168 x 122 x 40 mm) is Mini-ITX compatible, ideal for small builds. Users commend compact size but note lack of idle-fan-off and occasional noise under load, adjustable via ThunderMaster. Overclocking to ~1,850 MHz boosts FPS by ~3–5%. Clean fan every 6–12 months.
Connectivity and Power Requirements
Supports PCIe 3.0 x16, with 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DisplayPort 1.4a, and 1x Dual-Link DVI-D for 4K/60Hz, handling up to three monitors. With a 120W TDP, it requires a 400W PSU (650W listed in some sources) and 1x 8-pin PCIe connector. Users value port variety and low power draw but note occasional driver issues, resolved via GeForce Experience. Ideal for budget gaming PCs.
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX: All Features
| Architecture | NVIDIA Turing |
|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,408 |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz |
| Memory | 6GB GDDR5, 8 Gbps, 192-bit, 192 GB/s |
| Cooling | Single 100mm axial fan, three copper heatpipes |
| Features | NVIDIA Ansel, NVIDIA Highlights, G-SYNC Compatible, Game Ready Drivers, DirectX 12 API, Vulkan API, OpenGL 4.6, HDCP 2.2, NVIDIA GPU Boost, ThunderMaster, DrMOS, VR Ready |
| Connectivity | 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x Dual-Link DVI-D, PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX: All Specifications
| Model | NE51660018J9-165F |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (TU116-300) |
| CUDA Cores | 1,408 |
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz |
| Memory | 6,144 MB GDDR5, 192-bit, 8 Gbps, 192 GB/s bandwidth |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 88 |
| ROPs | 48 |
| Cooling | Single 100mm axial fan, three copper heatpipes |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x Dual-Link DVI-D |
| Max Digital Resolution | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz |
| Dimensions | 168 x 122 x 40 mm (dual slot) |
| Power Requirements | 400W PSU (650W listed in some sources), 1x 8-pin PCIe connector, 120W TDP |
| Operating System | Windows 7/10/11 64-bit, Linux |
| Features | NVIDIA Ansel, NVIDIA Highlights, G-SYNC Compatible, Game Ready Drivers, DirectX 12 API, Vulkan API, OpenGL 4.6, HDCP 2.2, NVIDIA GPU Boost, ThunderMaster, DrMOS, VR Ready |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Certifications | RoHS, CE |
| Package Contents | Graphics card, manual |





















