Conclusion
...the G1 Gaming is over engineered for the task at hand, and truth be told, Nvidia's mid-range GM206 chip isn't befitting an implementation as robust as this.Gigabyte's GeForce GTX 960 G1 Gaming is a peculiar beast. Touting high-quality components throughout, this is an extremely well-made graphics card that's lacking one key ingredient: a high-end GPU.
With a 300W cooling capacity, dual six-pin power connectors and a six-phase power design, the G1 Gaming is over-engineered for the task at hand, and truth be told, Nvidia's mid-range GM206 chip isn't befitting an implementation as robust as this.
It's tough to criticise a manufacturer for going above and beyond, however in creating a superlative GTX 960, Gigabyte has raised the asking price to £195 and, we feel, misinterpreted the GPU's mid-range disposition. As impressive as the G1 Gaming package is, Gigabyte has simpler, smaller and more affordable GTX 960s available for the more prudent buyer.
Runs cool and quiet
Solid build quality
2GB frame buffer not future proof
Requires two power cables
Stock-clocked memory
Pricey at £195
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