A graphics card is without doubt the main hardware you need in a gaming setup. As games evolve extremely fast , big companies like NVIDIA and AMD have stepped up to the challenge with new and improved graphics cards. Sadly graphics card prices have also increased over time and not many gamers can afford to keep pace with the rising trend in prices.

The EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 is a best fit for the average gamer. If you are looking for a streamlined graphics card that can get things done, but does not cost a fortune, then you might actually want to check out the EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition.

Whereas the EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 once enjoyed reputation as a high end graphics card, it is no more considered as an elite graphics card. That said it is still a beast that performs more than its reputation.

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Built and Cooling

This graphics card is not flashy. Without RGB lights it looks very simple compared to other graphics cards available in the market. Owing to its modest dimensions the EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 is regarded as a Low Profile Graphics Card, that can fit in any type of setup. Also it is sturdy and durable so you can expect it to last for a few years, if not, decades.

The stand out feature of this graphics card’s built is its cooling which is based on the EVGA ACX 3.0 Cooling technology that ensures great temperature control during heavy gaming. The swept fan blades operate without noise even when the graphics card pumps out frames at full throttle. A total of 11 fan blades are responsible for the card’s efficient cooling capabilities. During testing, we found the graphics card’s temperature did not exceed 75 degrees Celsius. The card’s motor is equipped with good quality magnets that increase the lifespan of not just the fans, but also the graphics card itself.

GTX 1070 Specification

Base Clock: 1594 MHZ| Boost Clock: 1784 MHz| Memory Clock: 8008 MHz Effective| CUDA Cores: 1920| Bus Type: PCIe 3.0| Memory Detail: 8192MB GDDR5| Memory Bit Width: 256 Bit| Memory Speed: 0.25ns| Memory Bandwidth: 256.3 GB/s| LED Logo: Yes (White)

Out of the box, the graphics card boasts a base clock speed of 1594 MHz that can be boosted up to 1784 MHz when gaming. These numbers can easily be increased using the EVGA Precision XOC, which is a software by EVGA itself to overclock its graphics cards. Take note that the EVGA Precision XOC will only work for EVGA graphics cards, so if you are looking for a graphics card that has a dedicated overclocking program, then you may want to consider picking up an EVGA graphics card. Playing around with the EVGA Precision XOC is not that difficult, in fact, it is something that you can easily learn in minutes – thanks to its detailed user interface with tips on how to use it.

The EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition is equipped with 8192 MB of GDDR5 memory clocking at 8008 MHz out of the box. This ensures that the graphics card renders frames at a faster rate, since the GPU is able to store much of the game resources on its dedicated RAM, instead of relying on system’s RAM being used by the CPU.

The GTX 1070 also boasts a whopping 1920 cuda cores that help a lot in maintaining high fps gaming. This card also sustains a much stable frame time, compared to its predecessors.

What’s more? The GTX 1070 supports NVIDIA G-SYNC – a monitor technology that ensures smooth gaming at lower frame rates. It can also support up to 4 displays – a great deal for those who like to stream games over Twitch or YouTube.

Benchmarks

The EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition is able to run any games at 1080p resolution, and though this card can support resolutions of up to 7680×4320, this card is best to be used with a 1080p monitor with at least 144 Hz refresh rate. Some of the newest AAA titles (see below) can strain this GPU even at medium settings, but it is still playable at about 30 fps. This card is best for more streamlined games like DotA 2, CS:GO, Overwatch, Fortnite, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege etc.

Below are some Benchmarks we did for the EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition.

• Dota 2: 200 FPS average at 1080p maxed settings.
• CS:GO: 220 FPS average at 1080p maxed settings.
• Overwatch: 160 FPS average at 1080p maxed settings.
• Fortnite: 90 FPS average at 1080p Epic settings
• Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege: 150 FPS average at 1080p Epic settings
• Monster Hunter World: 60 FPS average maxed settings.
• Cyberpunk 2077: 55 FPS average at medium settings.

Conclusion

Even though that this card is now rated as a midrange graphics card, you can easily tell from benchmarks that it is still capable of running a good number of games at 1080p resolution.

If you’re a gamer on a tight budget who prefers latest AAA titles like Monster Hunter World then the GTX 1070 is a great option. This card can maintain 60 fps on such titles at 1080p with max settings so are able to enjoy beautiful scenery and fast action.

This card can also run demanding titles such as Cyberpunk 2077, which is known to be quite taxing on the GPU.

If you are looking for a low profile graphics card that can get things done this graphics card might just be the best one for you.