This article will help you decide which is better to buy a video adapter for your computer, what to look for when choosing. We present a rating of high-quality video cards from one of the big four best manufacturers - Palit. The Taiwanese company Palit Microsystems was founded in 1988, and Palit video cards entered our market a quarter of a century ago. The first devices received not very good reviews, but were very attractive for the price. But soon the popularity of Palit models rose sharply, as their hallmark was great functionality and high quality at an attractive price.
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We list the criteria for choosing video accelerators:
The review is opened by two budget models very different in power. The first is designed for office needs and has a very attractive price. The second is suitable for both games and graphics, if these programs do not place too high demands on the hardware of the computer.
This model supports OpenGL 4.5 and DirectX 12, and is also suitable for use in systems of any speed. The video card runs at 954 MHz (the minimum), and it has 2 GB of video memory that runs at 1.6 GHz, so the processing of the required information is really very fast.
There are a large number of display connection interfaces: VGA to support legacy devices, DVI-D and HDMI. PCI-E Gen 2 is used to connect the core (11.5 cm) to the motherboard.
Average price: 3475 rubles.
This model is suitable for installation in home multimedia PCs, and will also be an excellent option for equipping computers in offices. It is an excellent analogue of the built-in video graphics adapters, because it overtakes them in terms of power and is equipped with 2 GB of its own video memory. This makes it possible to significantly improve the overall performance of a desktop PC.
NVIDIA's renowned Pascal architecture, as well as an innovative engine and state-of-the-art technology, guarantee the performance you need to interact with the most resource-intensive programs. Working in office programs, browsing the Internet, playing high-quality videos, processing pictures and videos - this adapter handles all these tasks with ease. It will even launch weak game projects, so the video card can be called universal.
The low-profile design expands the range of cases where this graphics card can be mounted: from full-sized to miniature, and the adapter is equipped with an active cooling system, which increases its reliability. This model has support for useful features of GeForce Experience.
This graphics card unlocks game projects, enables you to use NVIDIA driver features, guarantees the most acceptable performance and smooth operation with just one click.
Average price: 6999 rubles.
This is a low profile (Low Profile) graphics card with very low power consumption. It has a passive cooling system, which means no fan. The radiator is a black aluminum finned plate. Only the graphics processor is provided with a heat sink. Memory and power chips are not cooled in any way. Under heavy load, the chip heats up to a maximum of 61 degrees. This is a good result considering the lack of a fan. Without load, the temperature generally drops to 36 degrees.
The card is completely silent. This is a very simple graphics card, ideal for compact PCs. Additional power for the video adapter is not needed. It does not impose any requirements on the power supply - only 300 watts is enough.
The number of occupied computer slots is 2. Connectors: HDMI output, DVI and D-Sub. The maximum resolution is 2560 by 1600 pixels in digital mode and 2048 by 1536 pixels in analog mode.
The video card is equipped with 1 GB of slow DDR3 memory. The base frequency is 900 MHz, the effective frequency is 1800 MHz, the bus is 64 bits with a bandwidth of 14.4 Gb / s. The frequency of the video processor is 902 MHz, in the absence of load, the frequency drops to 135 MHz. 384 CUDA cores are used. The number of texture units is 32, rasterization is 8 units. The manufacturing process is 28 nm.
The video card has very low performance by the standards of 2022, but this is partly offset by the fact that it overclocks well. The frequency of the video processor increases by 42 percent, and the memory by 22 percent. This allows for an increase in computing power by about 30 percent. Of course, overclocking should be done by providing additional cooling with a fan.
Average price: 3,700 rubles.
This video card operates at standard GeForce 1050 frequencies and is small in size. It occupies two slots and has a cooling system consisting of an aluminum radiator and an 80 mm fan.
The adapter has three video outputs: HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort. There are no connectors for connecting additional power, since it is not required. The card consumes only 75 watts. There are also no special requirements for the computer power supply - at least 300 watts.
Memory size - 2 GB, memory type - GDDR5, frequency - 7 GHz, bus - 128 bits. The base frequency of the video processor is 1354 MHz, the overclocked one is 1455 MHz. The number of CUDA cores is 640, texture units are 32, rasterization units are 40.
The video card gets very hot. Even at maximum load, the fan does not spin up much and makes little noise. At the same time, the temperature does not rise above 56 degrees. The processor of the video card can be overclocked by about 10 percent, the memory up to 8 GHz. In this case, the temperature rises by only a few degrees.
Tests show acceptable performance of the adapter, given its low cost. This is a good and cheap video card.
Average price: 10,000 rubles.
The next two video cards are in different weight categories. The first is an entry-level gaming device. The second is designed for more complex gaming tasks, and is also well suited for a 3D graphics designer.
The special functionality of the graphics chip increases the speed of work in well-known graphics programs and video editors.Paired with Nvidia's Creator Ready drivers, the user is guaranteed top speed and smooth operation while interacting with content. The company's technologies are designed so that users have the opportunity to plunge headlong into their favorite business - creativity.
By simultaneously executing integer and soft-point operations, adaptive shading technologies, and a modern, standardized, double-cache cache architecture (when compared to the previous architecture), Turing shaders make it possible to achieve high performance in new game projects. The video card successfully implements Nvidia's technology - Ansel - which is a productive photographic mode that allows you to take screenshots inside the game like a professional photographer. The user can now save and share their best moments in the game, saving frames in high resolution with 360-degree coverage, HDR and stereo support.
Average price: 24990 rubles.
This model with dimensions of 16.6x11.2 cm takes away 2 expansion ports, being at the same time effective to such an extent that it can and even should be installed in systems that need fast processing of videographic information. The video card can operate in the frequency spectrum varying within 1.29-1.392 GHz, which once again indicates the excellent efficiency of the adapter.
The graphics processor is based on the GTX 1050 graphics, which is manufactured by the well-known company NVIDIA. The 128-bit memory bus, 7 GHz operating frequency, and 4 GB of video memory make GDDR5 short-term memory an advantage in this adapter.
The graphics adapter is equipped with an active air cooling system, and an axial-type fan is already present in it. Since the power consumption is only about 75 watts, the PSU model is not capricious.
Average price: 20970 rubles.
This graphics card is a good option for gamers who are on a budget. It has on board 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, operating at an effective frequency of 7 GHz (clock - 1752 MHz), the bus is 128 bits, the bandwidth is 112 GB / s.
The video adapter is slightly smaller than the older representatives of the Dual line, but the proportions are respected. Its dimensions: length - 21 cm, height - 11 cm, width - 2 slots. Despite the reduction in size, the cooling system has not lost its efficiency. Number of fans - 2 pcs.
Without load, the fans, unfortunately, do not stop completely, but work at a third of their full capacity. But at high load, the fans only slightly increase the speed of rotation, while remaining very quiet. At the same time, the heating temperature does not exceed 63 degrees.
The card is equipped with three outputs: HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort. The maximum resolution is 4096 by 2160 pixels.
The video adapter is not demanding on the computer's power supply, 300 W is enough, and consumes a little - 85 W. It has an additional six-pin power connector, which is a big plus for overclocking.
The video card is already slightly overclocked at the factory - it has a base processor frequency of 1366 MHz instead of the standard 1290 MHz, the boost frequency is 1480 MHz. The number of shader units - 768, texture - 48, rasterization - 32.
The video adapter overclocks well - the processor is up to 1480 MHz, the memory is up to 2250 MHz. The overall increase in productivity was about 12 percent. In general, the video card during testing shows good characteristics for its class.
Average price: 13,000 rubles.
The JetStream line from Palit appeared back in 2012, and since then many popular models have come out in this series. The video card has a fairly traditional design, and this makes it stand out from other futuristic-looking video cards. The video adapter is not that big, but still wide enough to fit in two slots.
The card has the following video outputs:
Two 90 mm fans are installed on the radiator, which do not rotate until the card heats up to a temperature of 55 degrees. In general, during normal work, watching videos or surfing the Internet, the video card remains not hot and the fans do not spin. At maximum load, heating up to 68 degrees occurs, the fans spin up to 1000 rpm, producing minimal noise.
The base frequency of the video processor is 1506 MHz, overclocked - 1708 MHz. CUDA processors - 1208. 6 GB GDDR5 memory operates at an effective frequency of 8 GHz with a bandwidth of 192 Gb / s, the bus is 192 bits.
The video card is quite standard for the GeForce GTX 1060 chasing the video processor - up to 1720 MHz at base frequencies and up to 2100 MHz Boost. The memory overclocks very well - up to 9.5 GHz. At the same time, the adapter heats up slightly - up to 71 degrees, while still remaining quiet.
In general, the video card is a good choice for both games and photoshop in the middle price segment.
Average price: 23,000 rubles.
This section presents the best powerful graphics cards that support modern games, resource-intensive graphic applications and virtual reality systems. First, let's take a look at the very popular GeForce GTX 1070 Ti graphics card, and then we'll introduce two new products on the RTX 2070 and RTX 2080 video processors.
The Palit manufacturer's line - Game Rock - is presented in a completely updated external design, which is called the "dazzling angel". It is purpose-built for the finicky gamer who wants the ultimate gaming experience and the exclusive ARGB lighting system.
The GameRock line offers users some of the best gaming options on the market, high cooling performance and a solid build that makes the adapter owner feel like a rocker in the gaming scene.
The addressable RGB backlight system ensures that each backlight LED can be adjusted.The crystal coating of the GameRock cooling system casing will give the user an incredible "angelic" lighting. It is possible to customize the backlight modes in Palit's proprietary software - Thunder Master. 2 plates, made of high quality aluminum alloy, completely cover the PCB, in direct contact with the hottest elements located on it. Such design features of the cooling system guarantee:
Radiator fins are shaped with a relief to increase the area of contact with air for maximum effective heat dissipation.
Average price: 208590 rubles.
Built on Nvidia's Ampere architecture, the RTX 3080 Ti graphics chip delivers stunning performance and clarity. Nvidia's proprietary DLSS technology, which operates on special tensor cores to increase the speed of artificial intelligence, raises FPS, forming an attractive and clear picture in the game, and also provides players with a reserve of power to increase ray tracing parameters, resolution.
Nvidia's exclusive Reflex technology reduces system latency and makes the gaming experience as responsive as possible, giving gamers an edge over their opponents in multiplayer projects. With Nvidia's proprietary Studio platform and additional memory, RTX graphics chips increase the speed of the most common photo processing, movie editing, streaming and 3D rendering programs. Over 70 content creators are now compatible with Nvidia RTX graphics chips, and exclusive Nvidia Broadcast technology enhances audio and video with AI capabilities including virtual backgrounds, motion capture, and noise reduction that owners can use in chats, video calls, and the time of videoconferencing.
Average price: 209990 rubles.
This video card is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, the frequency of which is 8 GHz effective and 2 GHz physical, the bus is 256 bits, the bandwidth is 256 GB / s. The video processor has a base frequency of 1607 MHz and a boost frequency of 1683 MHz in normal mode, a base frequency of 1708 MHz and a boost frequency of 1797 MHz in OS mode. Processor frequencies in OC mode are 6 percent higher than the reference. The number of CUDA blocks - 2432, texture units - 152, rasterization - 64.
The video adapter has a powerful cooling system with two 95 mm fans, occupying two and a half computer slots.The fans do not spin in idle mode and start working only when the temperature exceeds 60 degrees. The cooling system is not only powerful, but also very efficient. At peak loads, the temperature of the chip does not rise above 70 degrees. At the same time, the fans are almost silent.
The video card has the following connectors:
Factory overclocking of the video processor allowed the card to achieve a performance advantage of five and a half percent over the reference card at a comparable price. At the same time, the video adapter is well chased by hand, especially the processor. Overclocking by 12 percent results in a 10 percent increase in performance.
The video card has a very useful thing for experimenters - a double BIOS switch. If the firmware fails, you can boot the card from the backup BIOS and not lose it.
The Palit company turned out to be a rather nimble card, which, at maximum graphics settings, will pull almost all games at a resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels.
Average price: 35,000 rubles.
This video card represents a new generation of devices based on the latest Nvidia chips. This is a large almost 30 centimeter map. It occupies almost three computer slots and is in no way inferior in size to older models on the GeForce RTX 2080.
The video adapter has an elegant silver and black design.Mounted on the heatsink are two large fans with gracefully curved blades. For some reason, they do not know how to stop in idle mode, but this is compensated by their very quiet operation even under heavy load. The noise level rises no higher than 33 dB. In this case, the fans accelerate to no more than 1300 rpm, and the temperature of the video processor does not exceed 61 degrees.
The board has the following connectors:
The video card is equipped with 8 GB of fast GDDR6 memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB / s, the bus is 256 bits. The core has a base frequency of 1410 MHz, overclocked to 1740 MHz. The number of CUDA processors is 2304.
The video processor is chasing up to a frequency of 2070 MHz, and the memory is up to 16 GHz.
The way the video card is made, the components and the cooling system differ little from the older models on the RTX 2080. And this headroom allows the device to show good results. But this comes at a big price.
Average price: 45,000 rubles.
This is the most powerful graphics card in this review. It is very similar in design and execution to the previous map. A similar cooling system can easily cope with the heat dissipation of a more powerful video processor. It also accelerates pretty well.
The adapter has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB / s, the bus is 256 bits.The core has a base frequency of 1515 MHz, a boost frequency of 1860 MHz. The number of CUDA processors is 2944.
The video card is well suited for 2K and 4K resolutions in games. This is an excellent choice, if the high cost of the device does not bother you.
Average price: 57,000 rubles.
Palit has a balanced and competitive line of graphics cards. They have a great combination of quality and value. Understanding the capabilities of these video adapters will help you avoid making the wrong choice.