NE51660S18J9-165F | palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX OC

Name: NE51660S18J9-165F | palit GeForce GTX 1660 StormX OC
Brand: PALIT
SKU: 11343
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

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

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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