gtx 1660 super

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  1. ah_09

    Question HELP - bought a GTX 1660 super, display doesn't work, now GTX 960 (old card) also doesn't show display, same as when I plug HDMI into the motherboard

    Hi guys, I tried installing the MSI Ventus OC GTX 1660 super that I bought off marketplace, when I took out my old GTX 960 and installed the new card and put the power cables in, the new card will turn on (fans, etc) but my display shows no signal. Okay, so I tried plugging in my HDMI to my...
  2. G

    Question Will a CPU upgrade improve FPS ?

    Hi Guys I think I unfortunately know the answer but wanted confirmation before I do things in the wrong order. I play FN on low settings (performance mode) at 1440p 144hz monitor, I play it quite competitively and get around 140 fps when rotating around the map but end up at about 70 fps...
  3. D

    Question No screen after new gpu

    I have a pc MOBO - gigabyte B450M DS3H CPU - ryzen 5 something AM4 RAM - 2x8gb ripjaws GPU - GTX 650 and 1660 Super PSU - corsair CX 750 I removed the 650 and replaced it with the 1660 after which I can't get a post before ran just fine pc powers on lights fans all that but no screen...
  4. Reeev

    Question Would an i7-3770 + 1660 Super work fine with an Intel DH61BF motherboard ?

    Hi, I'm currently using i3-3220 on Intel DH61BF board. I'm planning to upgrade to i7-3770 and 1660 Super. I want to know if my motherboard can handle both these ? Might be a silly question as on paper it should but one time I tried installing an i5-3470S and the system didn't boot, but after...
  5. Z

    Question RYZEN 5 5600 underperforming

    My system: CPU: Ryzen 5 5600 GPU: GTX 1660 SUPER Galax MEM:2x8GB RAM 3000Mhz CL15 MOBO:b450 MORTAR MAX PSU: 500w GAMEMAX GM500 My system is not performing as expected given the hardware set. In cpuz for example, the benchmark values are way below normal, performing below the performance of an...
  6. bubi006

    Question GTX 1660s, its working fine but sometimes artifact??

    Ryzen 5 3400G with AMD Wraith Spire ASrock 320m Kingston Fury Beast 16 GB 2666Mhz VGen NVME 128GB, SSD 512GB Colorful GTX 1660 Super FSP 650 Watt 80+ Bronze im a bit confuse o_O, my pc seems work fine. I Can play games GTA V, RDR 2, etc. but sometimes my pc get artifact after i shutdown then...
  7. A

    [SOLVED] Which is the best MSI case between these two ?

    Which is the better one in airflow & overall features ? 1) MSI Mag Vampiric 100r ( comes with 2 fans) 2) MSI MAG Forge 100r (comes with 3 fans . 2 front 1 rear) Both same price. Build that will be inside case : I3 12100F 16gb Ram 3200mhz corsair vengeance lpx B660 mobo Gtx 1660 super Usage...
  8. B

    Question gtx 1660 super low fps?

    I have a GTX 1660 Super and an Intel I7 and was playing minecraft 2 days ago with shaders on, I got around 100 fps without a lot of frame drops. When I wanted to play again yesterday it only gets to around 25-35 when I’m in a multiplayer server and around 60 when I’m in a single world. Keep in...
  9. JakeHockey9

    [SOLVED] Windows won’t boot

    Ok so i got a new m.2 transfer everything over and reformatted my ssd which was my old boot drive and everything worked fine for a couple of days great speed of the m.2. When i was playing call of duty today my pc crashed and tried repairing windows now it won’t boot at all and my m.2 isn’t...
  10. jason790

    Question How to improving my rig to get a console like experience at 1080p

    Greetings Guys, I am a 1080p gamer. My current rig is an i3 10100, GTX 1660 Super, 16gb 2666mhz & MSI G27C4(monitor). So far my gaming experience is smooth at ultra settings though games like Far Cry 5 won't go above 80 fps(Probably someone here could say why so and how to improve this...
  11. N

    Question GTX 1660 Super shows low gpu usage sometimes ?

    Hello, I have problem about my GPU usage. When i just open some game and there are not a lot of effects and textures i can get good fps and about 90%+ gpu usage, but when there is some action, my gpu usage goes to 50% so does my fps goes around 40 and its laggy. I have good power plan, settings...
  12. Moth254KF

    [SOLVED] A 1660 Super can fit in a B85M-DS3H-A?

    Hi, this is a odd question to ask, because the motherboard has PCIE 3.0, but... A graphics card will fit and conected correctly in this motherboard? Because the place where is the ram is so close to the PICE so I don't know for sue it will fit correclty (asking because I am upgrading my old pc)
  13. V

    Question burning smell from PC

    Hi, I recently upgraded from an older i5 4460 + GTX 1050 to a i5 10400 + 1660 super. A few days ago, I noticed a burning smell one night while playing flight simulator, so I immideately shut the PC down. I then opened the case, and ran flight simulator multiple times to stress the hardware and...
  14. Kid I3uu

    [SOLVED] GTX 1660 Super causes entire system graphics output to be black, any ideas why?

    Hey everyone, I recently got an SSD for the first time (I've been on HDDs for my whole life and wow. The difference is unreal!), and I installed it all (had some issues with booting until I updated the BIOS) well. However, after installing the SSD, when I tried installing my GPU, it doesn't...
  15. K

    [SOLVED] GTX 1660 Super OC or RX 5600 XT or RTX 2060 for gaming?

    Hi! I'm going to build my first budget gamer pc and I want to keep it's cost low but I'm not sure about which video card should I choose that is future proof and worth the deal. What I'd like is a setup that could run games for the next 4-5 years at 1080p and at least Medium settings 40-60fps...
  16. C

    [SOLVED] For streaming, Ryzen 5 3600 or a Ryzen 3 3100 with a 1660 Super?

    I'm aware that the GTX 1660 Super has NVENC technology, so I'm wondering if streaming would be fine with a Ryzen 3 3100. I'm trying to save as much money as possible, so if it would work just the same as the 3600 then I'd like to use the 3100.
  17. AnderazerX

    Question Low fps and gpu usage in Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War with the recommended specs

    I just downloaded the Call of Duty Cold War beta yesterday and I have been having fps problems ever since. The gpu usage is usually only around 30-50% and the fps won't go over 50. I've tried reinstalling the game, updating my drivers, and even changing the graphics settings to the lowest...
  18. kappasushiii

    [SOLVED] I right now a bad time to upgrade my gpu?

    Hey, so I'm planning to upgrade my computer soon cuz Black Friday and Cyber Monday are right around the corner, as of right now I have a gtx 660 and I'm in desperate need of an upgrade as I basically can't run any games at lowest settings and get stable framerates, I've been looking into a gtx...
  19. 0verVoid

    [SOLVED] Stuck in black screen after installing new GPU can anyone help?

    So every time I put in my new GPU (GTX 1660 Super) I get stuck in my Bios splash screen and cant do anything almost like it froze and then it just sends me to a black screen after a minute or so and every so often I get a beep from my pc. Is there any way I can fix this? I have an old pc and im...
  20. 13@iza

    [SOLVED] My monitor won't stop cutting in and out when set to 165hz

    My graphic card drivers are all up to date and whenever I switch to 165hz from windows settings the monitor goes black then normal over and over and doesn't stop. It seems like the monitor or computer can't handle it but the monitor advertised that it could and I build my first ever PC so it may...
  21. G

    [SOLVED] Best GTX 1660 Super cards?

    I'm thinking of getting a new GPU and have decided on the GTX 1660 Super and was possibly thinking about the Asus Tuf or Ventus since it's compact for my build. Do you guys know any brands that may not lack in performance, good cooling and compact? I've also been hearing that the VENTUS isn't...
  22. T

    [SOLVED] My Graphics Card seems to turn off after exiting a game.

    So I recently just built a new PC (specs below) and everything was running very smoothly for about 2 weeks. This morning however I was trying to play CSGO and my frames were capped to around 60fps and when trying to play COD MW Warzone they were capped at around 30 fps. I noticed that the lights...
  23. R

    [SOLVED] Upgrading from GDDR5 to GDDR5X or GDDR6 graphics cards

    Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my current graphics card (R9 380) to a GTX 1660 Super. R9 380 uses GDDR5 memory and the 1660S uses GDDR6. My question can I do this (will the change in memory have any affects that I should know about)?
  24. Z

    [SOLVED] Ryzen 5 3600x build for gaming/adobe suite

    Hello everyone, I´d love to hear some thoughts on my choice of components for some reasonably priced Ryzen 5 3600x build. Intended for gaming (1080p monitor, 244Hz) and occasional work in Adobe software (PS, Ai and InDesign mainly - no video editting) Does it look right to you? Something that...
  25. emaley

    [SOLVED] Do I need to upgrade my CPU?

    Hi there, this is my first time posting and I was wondering if you guys could help me out with a little bit of a hardware questions that I have. My PC specs are currently: CPU: i7-950 @ 3.07GHz (runs a little over that at times thought) 12 GB of ram MSI GTX 1660 Super 6 GB (I just bought this...
  26. M

    [SOLVED] Annoying Drop of Frames

    My Friend is new to PC Gaming with an I5 9400f & GTX 1660 SUPER, While playing his frames drop from 144 to 70~90 ( I know it's not a problem since it's 60+ ) but the game almost freezes during that time, it's frequent and it happens in all games. Note: It happens in offline + online so it's...
  27. H

    [SOLVED] i bought a gtx 1660 super, and don't see a drastic difference

    my old gpu was a gtx 1050 2gb specs: ryzen 5 2600 gtx 1660 super 6gb acer 18.5 inch, 1366x768 arctic blue 750w psu 8gb ddr4 ram i threw in the resolution and frankly unbranded power supply, as i believe they may play a factor in this...
  28. TheUltraMarine

    [SOLVED] The time has officially come, is this $1200(ish) setup good?

    How is it going everyone! After 4 years, after so many part lists I've posted on here and saving up money, the time has finally come to build my Gaming PC! This setup has the idea in mind that I won't have to change it for about the next 4-7 years (hopefully), I've included 5 fans, 3 for intake...
  29. S

    [SOLVED] is my pc good enough for an RTX 2060 OR GTX 1660 SUPER?

    I still didn't decide on which GPU Upgrade should I go for. I want to go either for an RTX 2060 OR GTX 1660 SUPER. With this upgrade, I am also planning on getting a new Power Supply (500W-600W) & More Ram (16-32GB). I Mostly want to know if my MOTHERBOARD & My Cooling is suited for an RTX 2060...
  30. S

    [SOLVED] Recommended Power Supply for a GTX 1660 Super?

    I am planning on upgrading my GPU and I want to know what power supply will be good for a GTX 1660 Super? I've read that the recommended PSU is 450W. CURRENT SPECS: CPU: i5-8400 2.8Ghz, CURRENT GPU: GTX 1050 TI, COOLER: Arctic Freezer 13 CPU Cooler, MOTHERBOARD: Gigabyte H370 HD3 LGA1151v2...
  31. S

    [SOLVED] Should I Buy The GTX 1660 Super or The RX 5600 XT?

    So I recently decided that I wanted to go for an upgrade. I chose the GTX 1660 Super or The RX 5600 XT. I've heard that AMD cards tend to perform poorly for a lot of titles, is that true? With this upgrade ill be playing more demanding games like COD Modern Warfare/Warzone and I want to know if...
  32. M

    [SOLVED] Optiplex 3010 MT

    hello all, this is my first post so i'm sorry if i'm writing in the wrong place, i wasn't sure where to put it i have a couple of questions about my build i have the optiplex 3010 MT which i swtiched to a new case and also got a 600W psu semi moduler, it's with 8g of ram and have the i5-3470 if...
  33. B

    Question when i turn the refresh rate to 120 hz the screen turns off. my monitor supports 144 hz and my graphic card is gtx 1660 super

    when i turn the refresh rate to 120 hz the screen turns off. my monitor supports 144 hz and my graphic card is gtx 1660 super. i am connecting the monitor to the graphics card via display port cable.
  34. A

    [SOLVED] Is my MOBO compatible with GPU?

    Hello, will B360M BAZOOKA and GTX 1660 Super work together? Are they compatible? GTX 1660 Bus type is PCI Express 3.0 x16.
  35. Kirbewtwo

    [SOLVED] Does the 1660 Super Asus Evo Dual Support passive adapters to VGA?

    Hello there, I recently got this Graphic card for my kit, thing is my monitor has only one VGA Port while the graphic card has 1 HDMI, 1 Display Port and 1 DVI-D Ports. So I need your help knowing whether I can use a passive adapter or not and which of the ports from the graphic card should I...
  36. S

    [SOLVED] Does Intel i5-4570 bottleneck GTX 1660 Super

    Hi , I want to know if my i5-4570 would bottleneck the GTX 1660 Super. I am playing on 1080p. Thanks for responses.
  37. O

    [SOLVED] Will GTX1660 Super work with my system

    Hello everyone! I have been using my gaming computer since 2013 and I decided that I should upgrade it little by little. I decided that I should upgrade my gpu first cause when playing I never get high fps or high quality visuals and also while gaming I never see my cpu being used 100% so I...
  38. H

    [SOLVED] I NEED HELP CAN'T PICK A GOOD BUILD

    Im about to build a new pc and i cant choose one of two build 1) Ryzen 3600 with GTX 1660 Super 16gb ram DDR4 3200 OR 2)Ryzen 2600x with rtx 2060 or(RX 5700) 16gb ram DDR4 3200 also i know that rx5700 is better then 2060 but its super hot, and is ok to play long hours on a 75+C or...
  39. pridefulgore

    [SOLVED] Is it worth having a 150 ti and 1660 super installed??

    Would i gain anything and i mean anything even 10% or would i lose performance with having them both installed, or will it just do nothing. If it wouldn't gain performance would i lose performance if i used it for a second monitor or is their no point to that also. Sorry if its a sill questions :)
  40. Lil’bertz

    [SOLVED] GTX 1650 Super vs RX 5500 in prices (not US based)

    I know that the 1650 Super is the best but that is not the case in my country here are the prices based on my local online store just like amazon and newegg 1650 is around 140 to 160 USD if convert it from my local currency 1650 super is around 200 USD 1660 is almost the same price as its super...