ASUS Phoenix, TUF GeForce GTX 1660 graphics cards now in the Philippines, priced

Shortly after NVIDIA has announced the new GeForce GTX 1660 graphics card, ASUS has unveiled its lineup including one with TUF specifications on board.

The Taiwanese company is releasing two new graphics cards for the local market, each with two variants — one being a standard issue and another displaying a faster boost clock speed. First off, the ASUS Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 presents itself that is said to pack technology to increase durability and performance while maintaining a smaller footprint. Despite having only one fan, the Phoenix incorporates drooled tips onto its wing-bladed fan to reduce drag, as well as IP5X protection to protect the two sets of ball bearings for a longer lifespan.

ASUS Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Graphics Card specs:

PH-GTX1660-O6G

• 1408 NVIDIA CUDA Cores
• 1830 MHz OC mode Boost Clock
• 1800 MHz Gaming mode Boost Clock 
• 6GB GDDR5 memory
• 8002 MHz Memory Clock
• PCIe 3.0 Interface

PH-GTX1660-6G

• 1408 NVIDIA CUDA Cores
• 1815 MHz OC mode Boost Clock
• 1785 MHz Gaming mode Boost Clock
• 6GB GDDR5 memory
• 8002 MHz Memory Clock
• PCIe 3.0 Interface

The TUF GeForce GTX 1660, on the other hand, is claimed to have undergone rigorous tests and benchmarks, including a 144-hour validation program not only to test its compatibility but also its lifespan. Built for players who take longer cycles to upgrade, the TUF version touts long-term durability as it sports the company’s Auto-Extreme technology as well as a backplate reinforcement. The graphics card also comes with two fans that have dual ball bearings.

ASUS TUF GeForce GTX 1660 Graphics Card specs:

TUF-GTX1660-O6G-GAMING

• 1408 NVIDIA CUDA Cores
• 1845 MHz OC mode Boost Clock
• 1815 MHz Gaming mode Boost Clock
• 6GB GDDR5 memory
• 8002 MHz Memory Clock
• PCIe 3.0 Interface
• 1 x Native DVI-D
• 1 x Native HDMI 2.0b Output
• 1 x Native Display Port 1.4

TUF-GTX1660-6G-GAMING

• 1408 NVIDIA CUDA Cores
• 1815 MHz OC mode Boost Clock
• 1785 MHz Gaming mode Boost Clock
• 6GB GDDR5 memory
• 8002 MHz Memory Clock
• PCIe 3.0 Interface
• 1 x Native DVI-D
• 1 x Native HDMI 2.0b Output
• 1 x Native Display Port 1.4

The Phoenix and TUF models of the ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 graphics card are now available in ASUS stores and partner retailers starting today, March 15, with the following price tags in tow:

• TUF-GTX1660-O6G-GAMING – PHP 15,400USD 262INR 22,247EUR 250CNY 1,911
• TUF-GTX1660-6G-GAMING – PHP 15,100USD 257INR 21,813EUR 245CNY 1,874
• PH-GTX1660-O6G-GAMING – PHP 13,900USD 237INR 20,080EUR 226CNY 1,725
• PH-GTX1660-6G-GAMING – PHP 13,600USD 232INR 19,647EUR 221CNY 1,688