970 or 1060?

[Zeebedy]

hey guys,

today i returned the GPU for a refund, now I'm on the hunt for a new, literally new GPU.

I'm looking at either a 970 or a 1060 (3gb). which would be better for general gaming (CS GO) at 1080p? I'm not fussed about ULTRA settings etc..so doesn't need to be a total powerhouse.

is the 1060 (6gb) really worth going for? or the 3gb one still a good card to lookout, as you can guess i am on a tight budget atm.



cheers guys, RTJ

 

[JediFragger]

1060 6GB will last you longer due to the extra performance but most importantly the extra memory. I'd push for that if you can

 

[old gamer]

1060 6gb or 480 8gb would be my choices for 1080p, pushed to choose I think I would go with the 480, I feel it's got a bit more going for it long term

 

[RavenXXX2]

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sapp...s-graphics-card-with-backplate-gx-37g-sp.html

That's all you need.

 

[Zeebedy]

after my past experience with amd and nvidia, i would like to go down the nvidia route..

I'm looking at the MSI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3 GB card. how will this perform for mid-high 1080p settings in games, (mainly CS GO like i mentioned) but also DOOM etc...

or do i really NEED the 6gb version guys?




RTJ

 

[Tacitus]

after my past experience with amd and nvidia, i would like to go down the nvidia route..

I'm looking at the MSI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 3 GB card. how will this perform for mid-high 1080p settings in games, (mainly CS GO like i mentioned) but also DOOM etc...

or do i really NEED the 6gb version guys?




RTJ

The 3GB version is a cut down version of the chip. If it's not much dearer get the 6gb version, it'll be a little faster.

 

[Zeebedy]

i have been watching a few videos on the tube (digital foundry) and the speeds are quite comparable. and surely the cooler on the MSI is good so will allow for a little OC on there? no?



RTJ

 

[Cleeecooo]

i have been watching a few videos on the tube (digital foundry) and the speeds are quite comparable. and surely the cooler on the MSI is good so will allow for a little OC on there? no?

How far the chiop will OC is all a lottery, but the MSI cooler is excellent, so will have no problems keeping the card cool

 

[Zeebedy]

How far the chiop will OC is all a lottery, but the MSI cooler is excellent, so will have no problems keeping the card cool

great! that was an issue with my 290 when on full load, man was it hot !!



RTJ

 

[Brazo]

There's really very little difference between the 2 in benchmarks and given your required performance id say that a 1060 (3) would be adequate for your needs. Going forward id be silly not to recommend the 1060 (6) but the 3 should represent quite a saving.

Alternatively if you need 1060(6) performance and can wait a few years the 480(8) will (might) fill that slot nicely