MSI GTX 650Ti Boost Video Card Review

As with most custom MSI video cards the GTX 650 Ti Boost comes with the Twin Frozr cooling system.  Twin Frozr III is a dual fan heatsink and depending on the application will have three or more heatpipes.  This isn't the latest version of the cooling system but works quite well.

The GTX 650 Ti Boost measures in at 9 inches giving it a standard length that should fit into most standard desktop systems.

Flipping the card over we can make out where all of the major components are located.  Along the side opposite the video connections we have the PWM followed by the GPU which is surrounded by GDDR5 video memory chips.  The Twin Frozr II is held in place with four spring loaded screws and secured at each corner of the GPU.

Video output is comprised of two dual link DVI video outputs combined with a single Display Port and standard HDMI connection.  All four of these can be used at the same time allowing you to run 3-way surround and still have a spare monitor for use outside of the game.

Here is one of the new features found on the GTX 650Ti Boost is the addition of a single SLI bridge connection.  As we know the previous GTX 650Ti didn't support SLI as a decision by NVidia to force the card into a certain price point.  

Unlike some of the higher end cards from MSI the GTX 650 Ti Boost doesn't come with a heat spreader for the PWM and memory.  This can be a mixed blessing for anyone wishing to watercool this GPU.  On the positive the card is completely open and will accept just about any GPU based waterblock you can find.  The only downside is that you'll need to acquire a PWM cooler yourself, assuming you feel one is necessary.