While all the hype is going for the NVIDIA’s new RTX GPUs, but let’s not forget Pascal is still the thing if you’re looking for performance without making a huge dent on your bank accounts. And, with that said, why don’t we push that a little bit further and take a look at Palit’s GeForce GTX 1050 Ti StormX OC, shall we?
While all the hype
is going for the NVIDIA’s new RTX GPUs, but let’s not forget
Pascal is still the thing if you’re looking for performance without
making a huge dent on your bank accounts. And, with that said, why
don’t we push that a little bit further and take a look at Palit’s
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti StormX OC, shall we?
PACKAGING
Palit presents the
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti StormX OC in the traditional NVIDIA packaging –
a black box with emblazoned with the company’s logo, but of course
altogether with Palit’s for this one, front and back.
As far as the
accessories go, this one’s pretty nil. You get the usual standard –
the GPU itself, a product installation guide, and a CD driver (which,
at this point, is a nonessential since you’ll want to get the
latest driver anyway). And that’s about it.
DESIGN
Palit keeps to
tradition and maintains its signature design on the StormX’s
shroud. It’s a bit industrial to say the least, a subtle and
minimalist approach to say the least. It’s a single fan GPU that’s
usual for GTX 1050/Ti GPUs, and we’ll put it to the test later on.
On the flipside,
Palit still hasn’t opted for a backplate and reserves it to show
the black PCB in all its glory. Not a bad deal, actually. And most
likely it would add up on the cost of the card. If anything, you can
feel free to mod it and create a backplate for it, which we’ll
probably do down the line.
As far as the ports
go, you’re dealing with HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort, and Dual-Link DVI-D
one a piece.
PERFORMANCE
Okay, onto
performance. Both the GeForce GTX 1050 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti are primarily targeted to eSports titles, but never let it be said that we won't try it out on several genres as well. Because we love RPGs, and they at least give us a way to standardize our tests across the board.
3DMark Time Spy
3DMark Time Spy is a DirectX 12 benchmark test for Windows 10 gaming PCs. Time Spy is one of the first DirectX 12 apps to be built the right way from the ground up to fully realize the performance gains that the new API offers. With its Extreme counterpart rendering visuals in 4K.
3DMark Firestrike
Fire Strike is a showcase DirectX 11 benchmark for modern gaming PCs. Its ambitious real-time graphics are rendered with detail and complexity far beyond other DirectX 11 benchmarks and games. With Extreme and Ultra versions raising resolution in 25650 x 1440 and 4K.
Final Fantasy XV
Final Fantasy XV from Square Enix is one of the most graphically intensive games to date, offering rich details and beautiful visuals to boot. Our test run involves a run on the great wilderness from Hammerhead to the road ahead.
Crysis 3
Crysis 3, despite its age, is still one of the most taxing titles in gaming. CryEngine is quite a demanding game, but in turn the visuals are definitely surreal and impressive. Test run is during the intro of the game in the Post Human section.
Overwatch
Since Overwatch really doesn't have a proper benchmarking tool nor we have a way to simulate runs on gaming in practice to standardize our results, it's best to show you how it works in Epic settings in 1080p for now. Sure, we can generate some solo runs in test play, but that won't show real world scenario.
Assassin's Creed Origins
Assassin's Creed Origins is a game from Ubisoft that came in 2017. It's a graphically demanding game that uses the company's AnvilNext 2.0 game engine. We measure the scores based on the numbers coughed up by the game's Performance Tool in Ultra High Settings.
Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood
The Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood official benchmark software uses actual maps and playable characters to assign a score to your PC and rate its performance. There's also a character creation tool bundled in.
Temperature
We measure the temperature both in the GPU's idle and under load states on a 30 minute playthrough on Overwatch in Epic Settings, and are recorded in an ambient room temperature of 30°C.
Crysis 3, despite its age, is still one of the most taxing titles in gaming. CryEngine is quite a demanding game, but in turn the visuals are definitely surreal and impressive. Test run is during the intro of the game in the Post Human section.
Overwatch
Since Overwatch really doesn't have a proper benchmarking tool nor we have a way to simulate runs on gaming in practice to standardize our results, it's best to show you how it works in Epic settings in 1080p for now. Sure, we can generate some solo runs in test play, but that won't show real world scenario.
Assassin's Creed Origins
Assassin's Creed Origins is a game from Ubisoft that came in 2017. It's a graphically demanding game that uses the company's AnvilNext 2.0 game engine. We measure the scores based on the numbers coughed up by the game's Performance Tool in Ultra High Settings.
Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood
The Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood official benchmark software uses actual maps and playable characters to assign a score to your PC and rate its performance. There's also a character creation tool bundled in.
Temperature
We measure the temperature both in the GPU's idle and under load states on a 30 minute playthrough on Overwatch in Epic Settings, and are recorded in an ambient room temperature of 30°C.
CONCLUSION
It's safe to say that the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti works wonders in 1080p for esports titles, but going for other graphically intensive games from the list of games we've tested it on and aiming for a 60fps experience even on that resolution would be pushing it. But then again, at this range, you'd most likely keep your expectations realistic and tweak the settings a bit to find that sweet spot.
Now, if subtle design is your thing, Palit's StormX aesthetics can be your cup of tea. No RGBs here, just glorious black all around. That single fan on the other hand is working its best and hardest to cool it down on load.
Now, if subtle design is your thing, Palit's StormX aesthetics can be your cup of tea. No RGBs here, just glorious black all around. That single fan on the other hand is working its best and hardest to cool it down on load.
Pricing on the GTX
1050 and GTX 1050 Ti cards seem to be unaffected by the launch of the
RTX GPUs, this is given since there’s no, and probably won’t be
an entry level RTX GPU. There are still deals that pop up from time
to time, and you may get a great one on the downlow for Palit’s
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti StormX. It already presents itself in quite a
competitive price point at Php7,695.
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