ASUS
ASUS GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Best mid range graphics for budget conscious gamers.
Experience enhanced gaming performance with this graphics card, featuring advanced cooling technology for optimal temperatures. It delivers a significant performance boost and extended lifespan thanks to its premium components. Overclocking capabilities allow for further speed adjustments, while support for immersive 3D gaming and multi-GPU configurations ensures a realistic and engaging visual experience. This card is designed to push the boundaries of your gaming setup, providing smooth visuals and responsive gameplay for demanding titles.
$298.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
1581
/ 2095
#1581 in Desktop GPU
Price vs Category Average
-78%
Below average
Brand
ASUS
/ ASUS
Who it's for
- Enthusiasts recreating vintage gaming PC builds.
- Budget-conscious users needing a functional, inexpensive graphics card.
- Users valuing established brand reliability for foundational system components.
Who should skip it
- Gamers aiming to play any recently released video games.
- Users concerned about electricity costs or system thermal management.
- Forward-thinking users desiring the latest visual enhancements and API compatibility.
Performance breakdown
Thermal Efficiency
DirectCU II cooling keeps temperatures impressively low under heavy gaming loads.
Overclocking Potential
Voltage Tweak software makes pushing clock speeds simple for enthusiast users.
Build Durability
Super Alloy Power components significantly extend the card's operational lifespan.
Multi-GPU Scalability
2-way SLI support allows for easy performance scaling in demanding setups.
Visual Fidelity
DirectX 11 and PhysX support deliver immersive, realistic gaming environments.
Memory Capacity
The 1GB VRAM limit struggles with modern high-resolution texture packs.
Key Specs
Brand
ASUS
Model
ENGTX560 TI DCII TOP/2DI/1GD5
Interface
PCI Express 2.0 x16
Chipset Manufacturer
NVIDIA
GPU Series
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 500 Series
GPU
GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi)
Core Clock
900 MHz
Shader Clock
1800MHz
Know before you buy
The DirectCU II design uses dual fans and direct-contact heat pipes to keep the GPU running 20% cooler than standard reference models, which helps maintain stability during long gaming sessions.
Yes, this card is 2-way SLI ready, meaning you can link two of these units together on a compatible motherboard to improve your graphical processing power.
Voltage Tweak is a utility that lets you adjust the GPU voltage to push the clock speeds higher than factory settings, giving you more control over your card's overclocking performance.
Yes, it is NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround ready, allowing you to experience immersive 3D visuals when paired with compatible monitors and hardware.
The card features two DVI ports and one mini-HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1600.
The card measures 9 inches in length and 4.4 inches in height. It should fit most standard ATX mid-tower cases, but you should verify your internal clearance before purchasing.
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