Review: Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti Super JetStream

Conclusion

The GTX 980 Ti is shaping up to be one of the finest GeForce GPUs ever released. Awesomely quick and refreshingly refined, it delivers enthusiast thrills in an efficient package that makes its hot-and-thirsty predecessors seem like a distant memory.

There's no doubting the ability of the GPU itself, but what makes the GTX 980 Ti all the more satisfying is the fact that Nvidia's partners all appear to have their ducks in a row. We've seen obvious missteps in prior generations, with muddled display outputs, unnecessary extra power requirements and loud coolers being chief among our list of bugbears, but this time around such issues are few and far between.

We've yet to come across a genuinely disappointing GTX 980 Ti, and it's almost as if Nvidia has toughened its mandate on how partner cards should be produced. The vast majority all share the same I/O configuration, many are overclocked to similar levels, just about all of them require the default 8+6-pin power arrangement, and real attention has been paid to noise levels - fans tend to switch off when idle, and they don't get loud under load.

Following this formula to a tee, Palit's GeForce GTX 980 Ti Super JetStream is shipped with a healthy overclock, well-put-together, designed to keep suitably cool at all times and able to keep noise levels down to an absolute minimum. It is as accomplished as many of its rivals and stands out via a keen retail price tag of around £535.

Bottom line: there are many fine GTX 980 Tis to choose from, but at this price point Palit's Super JetStream should be near the top of your list.

Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti Super JetStream

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The Palit GeForce GTX 980 Ti Super JetStream graphics card is available to purchase from Scan Computers.

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