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Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 review

Eurogamer:
On paper, the GTX 950 doesn't look like a hugely enticing proposition - it's a cut-down version of an existing product and it's clearly aimed at the more value-conscious gamer, with performance to match. Indeed, it seems to exist mostly to nullify a tiny niche occupied by AMD's new R7 370. And yet, we rather like assessing the budget cards like this. Reviewing the latest and greatest is all about seeing how fast they are, but at the lower end of the spectrum, it's all about experimenting, tweaking settings, seeing just how much you can get away with in pursuit of great visuals and decent performance. In this respect, the GTX 950 doesn't disappoint.

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ABizzel13559d ago

My 950 review:

Buy a GTX 960 or R9 380 instead. Much better performance for $40 more.

ABizzel13557d ago

Correction:

On newegg you can buy GTX 960's for $175 right now...$15 more for much better performance. This card needs a serious price drop, along with the 750 / 750 ti while they're at it.

I got my 750 Ti for $100 a year ago, and that's the price it should be now, with the 950 sitting at $140.

Mega243559d ago

Its a Moba card, perfect for those who just want to play Mobas and Simple MMO's at a good 1080p stable 60fps.

1nsomniac3559d ago (Edited 3559d ago )

Someone's been taken in by Nvidia marketing speel regarding featured latency response on this card to give you the edge in MOBA games. 0.2 or whatever it is, is non distinguishable to the eye, brain or reflex & is also dependable on CPU, HDD, M/B etc... It's really not going to give any one the edge in MOBA games.

I think Nvidia need to start being careful with their marketing. Comparing it to being " 3x as powerful as the previous model" but actually using the 650 as the previous model is being purposefully deceitful. It actually runs no better & infact worse in a lot of instances than the 760 which should cost you less.

Mega243559d ago

It does though, if the enemy team is running Intel HD 4000 Graphics.

It's just a budget card for Budget people. I myself don't believe in low cost Cards that can handle big performance. Better to go big with a GTX 970 or R9 390.

ABizzel13559d ago

They're still better off with a 960 for $40 more and get well over 60fps in MOBAs as well as great performance in more demanding games.

This is a pointless card, because the 960, 280, and 380 are much better cards for a similar price $10 - $40 more.

BenRage33559d ago (Edited 3559d ago )

I don't see the R9 370 as a niche card. Many people like to buy cards like that and over clock them in order to save money. Why even buy an R9 370X unless you plan to over clock it when you can get comparable performance while paying less?

DarkZane3559d ago

I'd rather keep my GTX 770 than buy a 950 or 960.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gets A Vinyl Soundtrack Release

Fans and collectors will likely be thrilled over the new vinyl soundtrack release for the game.

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Gamers Concerned About Borderlands 4 Potentially Costing $80, Gearbox Chief Randy Pitchford Replies

Randy writes: "A) Not my call. B) If you’re a real fan, you’ll find a way to make it happen. My local game store had Starflight for Sega Genesis for $80 in 1991 when I was just out of high school working minimum wage at an ice cream parlor in Pismo Beach and I found a way to make it happen."

Christopher11h ago

*no one buys the game*

Randy: "Where are our real fans?"

*gamers stare back*

GamingExplained10128m ago

I will be doing what I always do and wait for a sale or buy used on Facebook marketplace.
I haven't paid full price since Metal Gear Solid 2 back in 2001.

-Foxtrot11h ago

Real fan? What the actual f*** man

Does he actually read back what he writes before he posts

neutralgamer19924h ago

I was the biggest BL fan. I played the original solo for so many times. I pre ordered BL2 that loot chest edition and loved it. I bought BL3 on sale and never even touched it's DlC and have very little interest in 4th. For a series that started so strong it's just amazing how much nonsense this series has become with idiot choices

toxic-inferno2h ago

It is amazing how similar my story is to yours.

Many of us bought Borderlands 3 out of a sense of nostalgia for how much we enjoyed Borderlands 2 (which is, to this day, a great game). But despite buying everything Borderlands have released, the last time I wasn't disappointed by something they produced was the Tiny Tina DLC for Borderlands 2. That was over a decade ago...

PRIMORDUS3h ago

It doesn't come with Denuvo on PC, while checking Steam.🏴‍☠️

Goodguy0111h ago

Still hate this guy's PR work lol. Hopefully game has gameshare.

1nsomniac1h ago(Edited 1h ago)

He’s a scumbag. Check out his personal history unless it’s been scrubbed from the internet (as well as his hard drive). Don’t know how this guy has survived in the industry so long. He’s a slimy lying scumbag. Not to be trusted and shouldnt be given the time of day. Don’t know why anyone would buy anything he touches!

gold_drake11h ago(Edited 11h ago)

herez a little magic trick Randy boy i wont buy it if its 80 dollars.

cause that means its gonna be more expensive for euro land.

i am a fan, but i like my money more. ha

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SEGA Drops Fresh Look at SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance’s Stunning Neo City Stage

SEGA and Lizardcube reveal stunning Neo City gameplay footage for their upcoming action platformer, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, launching August 29 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Switch.

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Profchaos3h ago

Pretty excited for this the art style I wish was slightly more distinct that Streets of rage but I'd be lying if I said I didn't love some Shinobi.
Really feeling It's the year of retro revivals for me

Shinobi
Terminator
Gex
Croc
Tomb raider IV -vi
Thps 3+4
Oblivion

It's a good year to be an old dude stuck in the past.