I bought this knowing that Arc GPUs are *still* notorious for driver bugs, and some games flat out won't play on them.
I bought this for 204.99 when it was on sale a few weeks ago. It was chosen over the A770 offerings due to the fact that it's a 2 slot card, and it was going into a Fractal Terra build for my girlfriend.
She's not a gamer per se, but would like the option to try games in the future. Why not a used GPU? Well it would have still costed more for a used 3060 of 6700xt, and this one was brand new, with a warranty, AND Intel has been churning out updates left and right. These updates are like 2-5% improvements, they're like 20-40% improvements!
Here are the main reasons I bought this GPU:
1.) Brand new with warranty and option to return.
2.) Cheaper that on par GPUs from the used market.
3.) Not intended for a gaming PC*.
4.) It fit the size requirements.
5.) Steve from GN gave it the "not bad" nod of approval, and the teardown of the A770 highlighted its build quality.
6.) I wanted to experiment and get a feel for Intel's GPU support and Deep Link functionality before Battlemage comes.
Pros:
- Exceptional build quality. No exaggeration, the "quality" of the look and feel are very premium. Easily on par with my 4080S FE.
- Eccentric yet effective cooling method. Vapor chamber, blower fan, and pass through - yes please.
- Performance*; I played BF2042 and Helldivers2 at 1080p, 60fps, on a super old TV since those are the limitations of the TV. (Out of town, no monitor.) It played super smooth and it was a really enjoyable experience. I was VERY pleasantly surprised. No stutters, no crashes, no problems AT ALL.
- Price makes this a very compelling option, and these Arc cards are frequently on sale or bundled with promos like free games.
- Temps and noise have been a non issue during normal computing tasks and competitive gaming.
- Lighting effects are subtle. The overall design is very discreet and mature.
Cons:
- Absolutely none, so long as you have realistic expectations and understand the hardware limitations. This is a very good choice for a GPU, and I am 100% willing to recommend this to my friends.
Disclaimer:
Do your research, and watch recently published videos on the CPU+GPU combo you intend to run before making a purchase. I did not test this with photo/video editing or 3D rendering, although I am confident it can get the job done for most users. If you're a professional looking for professional grade equipment, smack yourself for even making it this far!
| Max Screen Resolution | 7680 x 4320 |
|---|---|
| Memory Speed | 2.2 GHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel Arc A770 |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | Dedicated |
| Graphics Card Ram Size | 16 GB |
