A Closer Look
Looking at the card, it’s quite a simple affair, and that’s not a bad thing. It does the job and is a tried and tested method for other cards that INNO has released onto the market. What we get is a modest cooler that typically does the job. There are no extra added features that most gamers would deem unnecessary. This means no RGB, no dual BIOS, and instead, a sheer focus on providing a solution to gamers that will keep their frame rates high and their temperatures low.
With that in mind, it’s still a very appealing card that offers a black and metal look. Sadly, there’s no metal on the front of the card, though INNO has managed to trick the eye with a brushed metal plastic shroud, with metal screws that add to its industrious styling. Having an understated design also helps it fit in no matter the system. Whether the rest of your build has flashing lights or if you have a stealthy build, this GPU will fit in nicely.
The back of the card is pretty understated too, with a full metal backplate that extends beyond the length of the PCB. This allows INNO to place a large heatsink on the card, with plenty of space for heat to escape out of the back, while wrapping around the end of the card for extra structural rigidity. Some added thermal pads can be found here to assist in cooling, which is impressive considering this is an MSRP card and something we don’t always see, even on cards that command a higher price. There’s also some understated branding with an INNO3D logo and GeForce RTX wording.
In terms of size, this is one of its benefits. While it comes in at 300mm long and 116mm tall, it is only 41mm thick, making it a dual-slot card and, as mentioned, perfect for smaller form factor builds where thickness is generally the biggest obstacle. In terms of weight, it comes in at 1225g, but due to its thickness and large heatsink, it feels remarkably solid and sturdy.
Due to it not being the heaviest card, it doesn’t come with a GPU support bracket, but I’m fine with that, as I’m sure it was done to keep costs down and ensure that this card hit MSRP pricing.
While some gamers will be unhappy that the cooler design is a reused solution, I’m fine with that, as I’m of the mentality of “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it”. In this card, that works, though of course, we’ll see what that means in terms of temperatures shortly.
Connection-wise, we get the standard three DisplayPort connectors and an HDMI. On top of the card is the single 12V 2×6 connector, of which a dual 8-pin to 12V adapter is included in the box to give the card its 300W of total board power. Both NVIDIA and INNO recommend a 700W power supply as a minimum.
