Palit Super JetStream GTX 1070 Ti Graphics Card Review

Final Thoughts

Price

Unfortunately, I couldn’t find accurate stock or pricing at the time of writing. However, the card is launching right now, and should be at most major retailers. What I did find was the slightly less fancy Dual version of this card, which is just £419.99. I would expect the Super JetStream to be around £50 more, matching the price of similar cards such as the MSI model we reviewed.

Overview

Palit has knocked it out of the park with their new Super JetStream GTX 1070 Ti. Sure, we’ve only tested two models of this new graphics card, but the Palit model is still the fastest of the pair. However, we know people are sceptical of the need for the GTX 1070 Ti, and so was I, but it’s hard to argue with the performance. It’s bit fastest than the GTX 1070, and once overclocked, it’s capable of giving a GTX 1080 a good run for its money. Of course, it’s priced between the two, making it more than fairly priced for what it is. Overall, it’s hard to find issue with that.

VEGA? Nvidia?

It’s a tough one, the VEGA 64 did well in some games, the Nvidia cards did well in some games. The simple fact is, they’re about the same for day-to-day gamers and that’s the big issue for AMD right now. The stock of the good VEGA cards hasn’t been particularly reliable, and their prices are regularly going up and down to reflect that, making them a bit of a pain to get hold of. If Nvidia maintains their stock and prices, there a chance those looking for the right VEGA and coming up dry will spend similar money on the Nvidia offerings.

Keep in mind, it also runs a lot cooler, quieter, and more efficient than what AMD has to offer.

Build Quality

This card is robust, and that 2.5 slot design is certainly hefty. The card is a bit on the thick side, and that may limit SLI for some motherboard configurations, but it does have some good sides. The thicker heatsinks allow the card to run passively for most of its usage. Even while gaming, it took quite a while before those two large fans wofted into life to keep things cool. Even then, the card barely hit the mid 60’s for thermals. Of course, even overclocking didn’t see it get up to 70c, which is amazing.

The full-size backplate, the chrome and matte finish surfaces, and that honeycomb ventilation all add up to a wonderfully crafted and durable graphics card.

Should I Buy One

It’s a question of budgets more than anything. It’s a little more expensive than a GTX 1070, but it’s also a little faster. Spend the same amount of money again, and you could afford a GTX 1080. However, with overclocking, you’re getting pretty much the same performance as a factory overclocked GTX 1080 for less money. Why by the GTX 1080 at all then? Well, you can always find one of those that will overclock even higher too, so it’s a never-ending arms race, and it ends where your wallet does.

Pros

• Great for gaming at all resolutions
• Ideal for high frame rate gaming
• Exceptional cooling performance
• Quiet fans and zero RPM mode
• Monochrome design
• Incredible overclocking performance
• Good efficiency

Cons

• Thicker 2.5 slot design could be an issue for some SLI configurations