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The MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 2G is a mid-range graphics card based on the Maxwell architecture. The GPU has a single DVI-port, an HDMI-port and three DisplayPort connections. There is a rebate of $20 available for this specific card, bringing the price down to $159.99.
Specs
Pros
Pro Low power consumption
The MSI GTX 960 Gaming requires a single 6-pin PCIe power connector and is decently energy efficient. In non-gaming situations, maximum consumption is measured at about 9 watts while the maximum power usage during full load is 140 watts. Compared to its predecessor - the GTX 760 - that's a 21% improvement.
Pro Ideal for 1080p gaming
The GTX 960 holds up well in gaming benchmarks with a 1080p resolution and all games are perfectly playable. Some of the more recent titles may require you to to use medium settings, but overall 1080p performance is good. For example, Metro Last Light runs at an average of 56.1 frames per second with maximum details.
Cons
Con Previous generation chip
The GTX 960 chip has been around for a while, and both NVIDIA and AMD are introducing new mid-range graphics cards in the remainder of 2016. It's only a matter of time before a new graphics card debuts with increased performance and the same price tag, such as the RX 480 by AMD.