NE51660S18J9-165F | palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX OC
- Model: NE51660S18J9-165F
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
- Memory: 6GB GDDR5, 192 GB/s
- Cooling: 1x 100mm axial fan, aluminum heatsink, copper heatpipes, DrMOS
- 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: ~0.6 kg
palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX OC
Performance and Turing Architecture
The Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX OC (NE51660S18J9-165F) is powered by NVIDIA’s Turing architecture (TU116-300-A1), featuring 1,408 CUDA cores, 88 TMUs, 48 ROPs, and a 1,830 MHz boost clock (+45 MHz over reference). With 6GB GDDR5 memory at 8 Gbps (192 GB/s bandwidth), it delivers ~80–100 FPS in *Apex Legends* at 1080p High and ~50–60 FPS at 1440p Medium. Supports NVIDIA Ansel, G-SYNC, and DirectX 12. Users praise 1080p gaming and streaming but note limited 1440p/4K performance. ~10–15% faster than GTX 1650 Super, rivals GTX 1070. No ray-tracing or DLSS due to lack of RT/Tensor cores. Ideal for budget eSports and casual gaming.
Single Fan Cooling and Compact Design
Equipped with a single 100mm axial fan, aluminum heatsink with copper heatpipes, and DrMOS for power efficiency, it maintains ~60–65°C under load with moderate noise (~35–40 dB). Features a honeycomb bracket for 15% increased airflow. The dual-slot, Mini-ITX design (168 x 122 x 40 mm) fits compact cases. Users commend cooling for size but note louder fans under load. Overclocking to ~1,950 MHz via ThunderMaster boosts FPS by ~3–5%. Clean fan every 6–12 months. Some report coil whine, mitigated by undervolting to 900mV.
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 130W TDP, it requires a 450W PSU and 1x 8-pin PCIe connector. Users value compact size and NVENC for streaming but note lack of HDMI 2.1 for modern displays. Ideal for budget-to-mid-range gaming PCs and small form factor builds.
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX OC: All Features
| Architecture | NVIDIA Turing |
|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,408 |
| Boost Clock | 1,830 MHz |
| Memory | 6GB GDDR5, 8 Gbps, 192-bit, 192 GB/s |
| Cooling | 1x 100mm axial fan, aluminum heatsink, copper heatpipes, DrMOS |
| Features | NVIDIA Ansel, NVIDIA Highlights, G-SYNC Compatible, Game Ready Drivers, DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, HDCP 2.2, VR Ready, DrMOS, Honeycomb Bracket, ThunderMaster |
| 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 OC: All Specifications
| Model | NE51660S18J9-165F |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (TU116-300-A1) |
| CUDA Cores | 1,408 |
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,830 MHz |
| Memory | 6,144 MB GDDR5, 192-bit, 8 Gbps, 192 GB/s bandwidth |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 88 |
| ROPs | 48 |
| Cooling | 1x 100mm axial fan, aluminum heatsink, copper heatpipes, DrMOS |
| 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 | 450W PSU, 1x 8-pin PCIe connector, 130W TDP |
| Operating System | Windows 7/10/11 64-bit, Linux |
| Features | NVIDIA Ansel, NVIDIA Highlights, G-SYNC Compatible, Game Ready Drivers, DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, HDCP 2.2, VR Ready, DrMOS, Honeycomb Bracket, ThunderMaster |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Certifications | RoHS, CE |
| Package Contents | Graphics card, manual, utility disc |




















