650 Ti Boost Review - 1080p Performance
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NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost fills in the gap between the GTX 650 Ti and the GTX 660 both in terms of price and performance Sponsor link: coolermaster-usa.com Link to Performance Charts: bit.ly Link to Graphics Card Overclock Spreadsheet: bit.ly Read more & join our community forum: linustechtips.com Buy it now at NCIX: ncix.com
The video opens with a quick unboxing and overview of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost, highlighting its longer PCB, additional display outputs, and SLI support compared to the standard 650 Ti. Linus explains that the card runs at 6 GHz memory clock and 980 MHz core frequency, with GPU boost reaching 1 GHz, positioning it between the 650 Ti and the 660 in price and performance. Linus then dives into performance testing, running Far Cry 3, Metro 2033, and Elder Scrolls 5 Skyrim on a 1080p monitor. He reports that the 650 Ti Boost performs close to the 7850 and 660, with a 5‑% margin in some titles, and that the 2 GB memory is sufficient for modern gaming at 1080p. The video concludes with a discussion of overclocking settings and future reviews.
Viewers praise the video for its clear comparison of the 650 Ti Boost against other cards, noting the 2 GB memory as a key selling point. Comments highlight the card’s competitive pricing and the usefulness of the overclock spreadsheet. Several viewers mention the card’s SLI capability and the video’s helpful driver information.
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Questions answered
- What are the main differences between the GTX 650 Ti Boost and the standard 650 Ti?
- The Boost version has a longer PCB, an extra display output, SLI support, a 192‑bit memory bus, and runs at 6 GHz memory clock and 980 MHz core clock with GPU boost to 1 GHz.
- How does the 650 Ti Boost perform in 1080p gaming compared to the 7850 and 660?
- In Far Cry 3 and Metro 2033 the Boost card is within 5 % of the 7850 and 660, and in Elder Scrolls 5 it is within 10 % of the 7850, proving it is a cost‑effective 2 GB card.
- What overclock settings are recommended for the 650 Ti Boost?
- Linus suggests using the overclock spreadsheet linked in the description, aiming for a 6 GHz memory clock and 980 MHz core clock, with GPU boost to 1 GHz for optimal performance.