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Matttaj69
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Hi,

Is there some difference in performance between geforce gtx 1660 and gtx 1660 mini ITX? Is it just fan count?

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Worse cooling can reduce performance by lowering power you can let the GPU draw without overheating, but that's in the realm of 5-10%.

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1 minute ago, Matttaj69 said:

Is there some difference in performance between geforce gtx 1660 and gtx 1660 mini ITX? Is it just fan count?

Okay.. The answer to this question requires a little bit of context. If you want a TL;DR, this is it: there won't be a large difference (other than noise) between these cards, but the difference could be kind variable.

 

The context:

Nvidia videocards have a technology called 'GPU Boost 2.0'. If the temperature (and your PSU) allows it, the videocard will boost its clockspeed to achieve more fps in games. Of course, this can be limited by how good a cooler is and a better cooler can generally get higher boosts, but it won't be a night-and-day difference.

 

Then there is something called 'binning', which the AIB partners such as MSI, ASUS, Gigabyte, etc. are not allowed to do anymore. The idea behind binning is that not every video chip is created equally, some are capable of running at higher speeds (while having a temperature within reason), while others can't run those speeds.

In the past, a company like Gigabyte might pick out the best chips for their highest end cards/coolers, they now don't do this anymore.

So you have en equal chance to get a good/bad chip on whatever cooler you pick.

 

So to recap; through GPU boost a videocard can run faster (provided the thermal allow for it) and because not all chips are equal, some will run better than others. This is all within margin of error most of the time, so the main difference is the cooler (and how loud it runs for example).

 

If you have the room for it, I always recommend the better cooler version.

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

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Thank you so much for this advice.

4 minutes ago, minibois said:

If you have the room for it, I always recommend the better cooler version.

Room is not a problem, budget is... As a highshooler, I want to save every €, you know. So is the better-cooler really worth 40€?

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15 minutes ago, Matttaj69 said:

Thank you so much for this advice.

Room is not a problem, budget is... As a highshooler, I want to save every €, you know. So is the better-cooler really worth 40€?

Depends on how much you value the noise of your PC.

40 euros would be worth that to me, as otherwise you might be spending the same on new fans to keep your PC quieter later on anyways.

 

But that's just how I would justify it. The performance will be very similar if not the same.

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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is the cheapest dual fan 1660 40 euros more than the 1660 itx? if yes, than go for the itx. for 40 euros more you might find a 1660 super

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