Review: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 WindForce 2X

Conclusion

Gigabyte's WindForce has served as a tried-and-trusted cooler on many a GPU. Now attached to Nvidia's latest GeForce, the GTX 960, the WindForce 2X delivers many of the benefits you come to expect from a custom-cooled card.

Core temperature is kept down to a minimum, fan noise has all but been eliminated, and a healthy core overclock is provided right out of the box. Those are the basics covered, and with a £170 price tag, you could argue that the WindForce 2X is a smarter choice compared to the extravagant G1 Gaming.

Nitpicking somewhat, we feel as though the dual-six-pin power requirement serves as an unnecessary restriction on a GPU of this ilk, and though Gigabyte has indulged in a far-reaching boost profile, performance remains a long way off the likes of Radeon R9 290 and GeForce GTX 970.

Bottom line: need an overclocked and custom-cooled GTX 960 for your 1080p gaming needs? Gigabyte's WindForce 2X fits the bill.

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 WindForce 2X

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