Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 D6 OC 4G (GV-N1656OC-4GD)

Optimal graphics card for Full HD

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 was created to revitalize the low-cost gaming segment and challenge the Radeon Navi-based models to replace the previous generation GTX 10XX. In fact, for the same money that we would pay for a regular GTX 1050, we get a power increase in the region of 35%. If money is running out, but you want to play modern toys in Full HD with medium-high graphics settings, then you won’t find a better option right now. Well, the version from Gigabyte is one of the most affordable options for the GTX 1650 card.

Compact card with one turntable

Instead of a dual cooler, a simplified Cooling system with a single cooler, an aluminium radiator and three heat pipes is used. Given that the reference variant was rather cold, one cooler is quite enough to keep the temperature regime normal, although it makes a little more noise than the variants with a pair of fans. And the overclocking possibilities here are very limited, we are not sure that an additional 5 – 6% of power is worth it for the spinner to spin at maximum speed. On the other hand, due to its compact size, it can be easily installed in any miniature and stylish Cube Case.

Gets 45 – 60 FPS in most games at Full HD and high graphics settings

Now about performance. The core frequency is 1635 MHz, the GDDR6 memory runs at 12000 MHz, and its volume is 4 GB. Despite its low low-cost status, the card performs quite well in modern games, averaging 46 FPS in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, 82 FPS in Death Stranding, 72 FPS in COD: Cold War, and 46 FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2. In all cases, we are talking about high graphics settings and Full HD resolution. That is, it will most likely have a really hard time in a couple of years, when the market will be filled with extremely demanding next-gen games like Cyberpunk 2077 in terms of the amount of video memory. But right now, you can comfortably play almost everything. By the way, if finances are especially tight, then as an alternative, you can try to find a GTX 1060 for adequate money, which demonstrates even slightly better performance.