NE6166TS18J9-1160C | Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Dual OC
- Model: NE6166TS18J9-1160C
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
- Memory: 6GB GDDR6, 288 GB/s
- Cooling: 2x 90mm fans, aluminum heatsink, copper heatpipes, DrMOS
- Connectivity: 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x Dual-Link DVI-D, PCIe 3.0 x16
- Dimensions: 235 x 115 x 40 mm
- Weight: ~0.7 kg
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Dual OC
Performance and Turing Architecture
The Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Dual OC (NE6166TS18J9-1160C) is powered by NVIDIA’s Turing architecture (TU116-300-A1), featuring 1,536 CUDA cores, 96 TMUs, 48 ROPs, and a 1,815 MHz boost clock (+45 MHz over reference). With 6GB GDDR6 memory at 12 Gbps (288 GB/s bandwidth), it delivers ~90–110 FPS in *Fortnite* at 1080p Ultra and ~60–70 FPS at 1440p High. Supports NVIDIA Ansel, G-SYNC, and DirectX 12. Users praise 1080p/1440p gaming and NVENC for streaming but note limited 4K performance. ~10–15% faster than GTX 1660, rivals GTX 1070. No ray-tracing or DLSS due to lack of RT/Tensor cores. Ideal for budget-to-mid-range gaming.
Dual Fan Cooling and DrMOS
Equipped with two 90mm fans, an 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 and a dual-slot design (235 x 115 x 40 mm). Users commend cooling and quiet operation but note occasional coil whine, mitigated by undervolting to 900mV. Overclocking to ~1,950 MHz via ThunderMaster boosts FPS by ~3–5%. Clean fans 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 130W TDP, it requires a 450W PSU and 1x 8-pin PCIe connector. Users value NVENC for streaming and VR-ready performance but note lack of HDMI 2.1. Ideal for mid-range gaming PCs and compact builds.
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Dual OC: All Features
| Architecture | NVIDIA Turing |
|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,536 |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz |
| Memory | 6GB GDDR6, 12 Gbps, 192-bit, 288 GB/s |
| Cooling | 2x 90mm fans, 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 | 2–3 years (region-dependent) |
Palit GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Dual OC: All Specifications
| Model | NE6166TS18J9-1160C |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (TU116-300-A1) |
| CUDA Cores | 1,536 |
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz |
| Memory | 6,144 MB GDDR6, 192-bit, 12 Gbps, 288 GB/s bandwidth |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 96 |
| ROPs | 48 |
| Cooling | 2x 90mm fans, 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 | 235 x 115 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 | 2–3 years (region-dependent) |
| Certifications | RoHS, CE |
| Package Contents | Graphics card, manual, utility disc |


















