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Frequently Asked Questions
The GTX 1660 Super achieves 40 to 60 fps on high settings in older AAA titles from 2021 and earlier. However, newer games from 2023 onwards often dip to 25 to 35 fps on high settings, or require medium settings for stable 60 fps. It is best suited to esports titles and older single-player campaigns rather than cutting-edge AAA gaming.
For current games, 8GB is adequate at 1440p ultra settings, but increasingly tight. Games released in 2024 to 2025 regularly consume 9 to 10GB at maximum detail. If you plan to keep your card beyond two to three years or play heavily modded games, 12GB is safer insurance against stutter and forced setting reductions.
DLSS 3 uses frame interpolation, inserting new frames between rendered ones, which can add subtle latency and artefacts in fast motion. DLSS 4 uses optical flow frame generation, producing smoother results with fewer visible artefacts. DLSS 4 support is still limited to around 15 AAA titles as of January 2025, so adoption advantage is minimal today.
The RTX 5060 and GTX 1660 Super suit 450 to 500W PSUs. The RTX 3060 requires 550W minimum due to its 170W TDP. The RTX 3050 is safe on 500W. Always add at least 50W headroom above the card's TDP plus CPU power draw to ensure stable operation under full load.
Graphics card prices stabilised significantly in 2024. The RTX 5060 has been on shelves since early 2025 with stable pricing, and no major launch events are announced that would trigger rapid price movement. If 1440p gaming is your priority, purchasing now offers immediate enjoyment with minimal risk of significant price depreciation over the next 6 to 12 months.
