Nvidia - A GeForce To Be Reckoned With
The graphics card in your computer is the heart and soul of your viewing experience. Basically, it transfers data into something your monitor can handle, so it stands to reason, the better the card, the better the image.
Many computers come with a built-in graphics card, but these won’t cut the mustard if you’re into gaming, videography or graphic design. For that, you’ll want a dedicated graphics processor. When it was first launched in 2013, the GeForce GTX 770 was a high-end graphics processing unit (GPU). Even though it is an older card now, it still supports most game titles that rely on DirectX programming.
Features to consider when buying a GPU
Price – Graphics cards are often the most expensive part of a computer. The GeForce GTX 770 was around the $400 mark when it launched. Nvidia’s current generation cards – the GTX 1660 or 1660 Ti – are around the $200 to $300 range. The best rule of thumb is to set your budget and don’t deviate.
Space and Cooling – Video cards get hot. The higher the TDP rating (Thermal Design Power), the more fans your computer will require to keep cool.
Memory – Card memory is important for high-resolution imaging, and more of it can improve the gaming experience enormously. Choose from a range of 2 to 12 Gb, including 6 GB cards that are booming in popularity; depending on how you intend to use your computer.
Bandwidth – This is important if you want your games to run smoothly and seamlessly – and who doesn’t?
Screen – Don’t forget to consider the monitor you already have. The differences may not be as noticeable on a lower res screen, but they will be on a 4K screen with higher refresh rates. If you plan to upgrade your monitor, you may want to choose a better GPU.
The good news is that there is a huge choice among the nVidia graphics card product range and you don’t need to spend a fortune to improve your user experience.
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