EVGA GeForce GTX 960From real comments

Verdict distilled from 38 mentions across 10 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment75%
PROS 75%
CONS 25%

Rank based on 38 mentions across 10 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a quiet, efficient card that only needs to run 1080p titles well
  • You have a budget around $200-230 and prioritize low power draw and low heat
  • You like EVGA's added extras like the backplate and improved ACX 2.0+ cooler

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You're comparing against the R9 280X and want the better raw performance for similar money
  • You want future-proofing beyond 1080p or are worried about the 128-bit bus / 4GB VRAM tradeoff
  • You're looking for standout cooler shroud aesthetics

What users complain about

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Based on user comments

Best choice
1Mid
PowerColor RX 6800
Cool, quiet cooling performanceSleek, understated build qualityLow power consumptionHigh prices during shortageCoil whine on some unitsFan durability concerns long-term
PowerColor RX 6800
Cool, quiet cooling performance
Sleek, understated build quality
Low power consumption
High prices during shortage
Coil whine on some units
Fan durability concerns long-term
Best value
2Budget
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Exceptional longevitySolid 1080p performanceGood upgrade path from old GPUsLimited to lower/medium settings for demanding gamesNot top-tier performanceFan/cooler reliability over time
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Exceptional longevity
Solid 1080p performance
Good upgrade path from old GPUs
Limited to lower/medium settings for demanding games
Not top-tier performance
Fan/cooler reliability over time
3Premium
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Exceptional longevityStrong 1440p gaming performanceGreat used market valueEventually needs replacement in demanding gamesLacks modern feature setThermal paste degradation over time
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Exceptional longevity
Strong 1440p gaming performance
Great used market value
Eventually needs replacement in demanding games
Lacks modern feature set
Thermal paste degradation over time
4Mid
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
Strong 1080p gaming performanceExcellent value for moneyLong-term reliability and longevityBrand-specific fan noise concernsLimited VRAM versus competitorsOccasional driver/compatibility issues
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
Strong 1080p gaming performance
Excellent value for money
Long-term reliability and longevity
Brand-specific fan noise concerns
Limited VRAM versus competitors
Occasional driver/compatibility issues
5Mid
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
Strong 1080p/1440p performancePerformance comparable to GTX 1070/1070Ti at lower priceLong-term reliability and aging wellHigh price for a mid-range card12GB variant seen as poor value or confusingLimited 6GB VRAM
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
Strong 1080p/1440p performance
Performance comparable to GTX 1070/1070Ti at lower price
Long-term reliability and aging well
High price for a mid-range card
12GB variant seen as poor value or confusing
Limited 6GB VRAM
6Budget
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
No external power connector neededGreat for small form factor and HTPC buildsLater became a good value due to shortagesPoor value versus RX 570Overpriced at launchRegional price disparities make it worse value
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
No external power connector needed
Great for small form factor and HTPC builds
Later became a good value due to shortages
Poor value versus RX 570
Overpriced at launch
Regional price disparities make it worse value
7Mid
PNY RTX 5070 Ti
Near-MSRP pricing and dealsCool operating temperaturesQuiet operation for most unitsCoil whine / fan noise on some unitsConfusing naming schemeNew 12-pin power connector adoption concerns
PNY RTX 5070 Ti
Near-MSRP pricing and deals
Cool operating temperatures
Quiet operation for most units
Coil whine / fan noise on some units
Confusing naming scheme
New 12-pin power connector adoption concerns
8Mid
PNY RTX 5070
Frequently available at or near MSRPStrong performance upgrade from older GPUsRuns cool and quiet, undervolts wellCoil whine or fan noise on some units12GB VRAM may limit future-proofingVoltage locked, limiting overclocking on some units
PNY RTX 5070
Frequently available at or near MSRP
Strong performance upgrade from older GPUs
Runs cool and quiet, undervolts well
Coil whine or fan noise on some units
12GB VRAM may limit future-proofing
Voltage locked, limiting overclocking on some units
9Budget
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750
Solid 1080p performanceExcellent budget valueExceptional longevityStruggles with demanding modern gamesCooling wear over yearsDriver instability
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750
Solid 1080p performance
Excellent budget value
Exceptional longevity
Struggles with demanding modern games
Cooling wear over years
Driver instability
10Budget
Zotac GTX 1650
Low power draw
Zotac GTX 1650
Low power draw
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31Mid
EVGA GeForce GTX 960
Strong 1080p gaming performanceGood value for the priceEfficient and quiet operation128-bit memory bus limits VRAM usabilityOutperformed by R9 280X at similar priceReliability concerns reported by some users
EVGA GeForce GTX 960
Strong 1080p gaming performance
Good value for the price
Efficient and quiet operation
128-bit memory bus limits VRAM usability
Outperformed by R9 280X at similar price
Reliability concerns reported by some users

Who wins on what

Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Efficient and quiet performance wins over budget 1080p gamers. Multiple users highlight how the ACX 2.0+ cooler keeps fans off at idle or light load, making the card ideal for quiet builds and warmer climates. Buyers repeatedly cite the ~$200-230 price as a sweet spot for 1080p gaming, delivering 60fps in titles like BF4, Far Cry 4, and CS:GO. The FTW and SSC variants added a backplate and improved copper-plate cooling versus the base design, which owners appreciated as thoughtful extras from EVGA.

The 128-bit memory bus and 4GB VRAM spark real debate. Several commenters question whether the full 4GB VRAM is usable given the narrow 128-bit bus, worrying about anti-aliasing performance and whether games can actually use all the memory. This confusion led some potential buyers to hesitate or seek clarification before purchasing. It's a recurring technical concern that shows up across many comments, even among people who otherwise like the card's price and efficiency.

Comparisons to the R9 280X and GTX 970 reveal its ceiling. Multiple users directly compared the 960 to the R9 280X at similar price points and concluded the AMD card offered better raw performance, with one saying it made 'no sense' to choose the 960 over it. Another user who upgraded to a GTX 970 after a week with the 960 said it 'kills the 960 easy.' These comments position the 960 as a solid but not top-tier choice within its price bracket.

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