Is the GTX 1660 Super an upgrade to a GTX1060 3gb

holty · 13 Apr 2020 at 14:54

Hi all just wondering if the GTX 1660 Super is a decent upgrade over the GTX 1060 3gb as my son needs a new card as his has failed, he's playing on a 1080p monitor and he's mentioned the 1660 super as the one he would like next.

Minstadave · 13 Apr 2020 at 15:17

It's not massively faster than a 1060. If you don't need Nvidia something like a 5700 would be much more bang for similar money.

holty · 13 Apr 2020 at 15:22

Minstadave said:
It's not massively faster than a 1060. If you don't need Nvidia something like a 5700 would be much more bang for similar money.

Unfortunately i have to order from a catalog so the 5700 isn't on there but the 5600 XT is but it cost a lot more, wouldn't he notice the difference with the 1660 super? I'm his mother and don't understand all this computer talk.

Minstadave · 13 Apr 2020 at 16:13

https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/nvidia-geforce-gtx-1660-super-review/

At 1080P the 1660p super is about 25% faster than a 1060 which is pretty poor for the money.

The 5600XT is a decent but faster than a 1660 Super. That would be a better buy.

holty · 13 Apr 2020 at 16:20

Minstadave said:
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/nvidia-geforce-gtx-1660-super-review/

At 1080P the 1660p super is about 25% faster than a 1060 which is pretty poor for the money.

The 5600XT is a lot faster.

Just that the 5600XT is £370 and the GTX 1660 Super is only £270 so its £100 cheaper for me, but if its not worth the upgrade I'll have to leave it, as I said I can only afford out of the catalog.

Wish I was able to save to buy off here.

Minstadave · 13 Apr 2020 at 16:28

At those prices both are terrible value. Is second hand not an option?

holty · 13 Apr 2020 at 16:32

Unfortunately not an option, I'm using the catalog so I can pay weekly as that is the only way I can pay.

Tommy_Here · 13 Apr 2020 at 19:21

I would hold off then... I bought a 1080 FE For £240 which is much better than the 1660. Save your money up and buy it outright.

koooowweeee · 13 Apr 2020 at 19:23

Can you not get a PayPal credit card or any credit card? Then buy from here

Rannoch · 13 Apr 2020 at 19:26

As above. PayPal credit may be a better option.

https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/m...VDLTtCh03yQUlEAAYASABEgLML_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

freddie64 · 14 Apr 2020 at 06:53

Guys, she is buying from a catalogue so it is weekly payments. Not everyone has the means for a monthly payment and if that is what is most convenient for her then so be it.

At the end of the day her son has no GPU as it is dead. Fair enough the 1660s is a bit over priced, but it is better than a 1060 3gb card and it gets him back in the game.

On a side note, is there anyone you know that can check the 1060 is actually dead?

Which 1660s is it? If it's one that usually sells for ~ £210 then probably best not doing it.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/pc-components/graphics-cards/nvidia/geforce-gtx-1660-super

AvatarX · 14 Apr 2020 at 10:30

Minstadave said:
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/nvidia-geforce-gtx-1660-super-review/

At 1080P the 1660p super is about 25% faster than a 1060 which is pretty poor for the money.

The 5600XT is a decent but faster than a 1660 Super. That would be a better buy.

The 1660 Super is actually about 60% faster than a 3gb 1060, so it will most definitely be a massive upgrade.
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/evga-geforce-gtx-1660-super-sc-ultra/29.html

holty · 14 Apr 2020 at 11:15

freddie64 said:
Guys, she is buying from a catalogue so it is weekly payments. Not everyone has the means for a monthly payment and if that is what is most convenient for her then so be it.

At the end of the day her son has no GPU as it is dead. Fair enough the 1660s is a bit over priced, but it is better than a 1060 3gb card and it gets him back in the game.

On a side note, is there anyone you know that can check the 1060 is actually dead?

Which 1660s is it? If it's one that usually sells for ~ £210 then probably best not doing it.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/pc-components/graphics-cards/nvidia/geforce-gtx-1660-super

Thank you for understanding my situation regarding the catalog not everyone can get credit, I'm just going on what his brother has told him its not switching on and the fan isn't spinning.

The new card is a MSI GPU NV GTX1660 Super Ventus XS OC 6G

Minstadave · 14 Apr 2020 at 11:29

AvatarX said:
The 1660 Super is actually about 60% faster than a 3gb 1060, so it will most definitely be a massive upgrade.
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/evga-geforce-gtx-1660-super-sc-ultra/29.html

Missed it was a 3GB 1060. That does make it a bigger upgrade, especially at higher details.

Still very poo value at £270 but if you have no choice it is what it is.

holty · 14 Apr 2020 at 11:35

Thanks everyone for all your help, one last thing my son has asked is whether he'll need a new power supply his computer is a Lenovo Legion Y520T-25IKL or would the one in it be ok? Sorry for being a pain.

Frank0 · 14 Apr 2020 at 12:03

holty said:
Thanks everyone for all your help, one last thing my son has asked is whether he'll need a new power supply his computer is a Lenovo Legion Y520T-25IKL or would the one in it be ok? Sorry for being a pain.

It's an OEM build, so difficult to be sure what PSU it came with. That said, if it was powering a 1060, it will probably be fine powering a 1660.

I'd check the power rating you need a minimum 450w output. Also check the power connectors. Both cards will likely be single 8 pin connector. But check to be sure.

holty · 14 Apr 2020 at 12:20

Frank0 said:
It's an OEM build, so difficult to be sure what PSU it came with. That said, if it was powering a 1060, it will probably be fine powering a 1660.

I'd check the power rating you need a minimum 450w output. Also check the power connectors. Both cards will likely be single 8 pin connector. But check to be sure.

There is one 6 pin and one 2 pin the 1060 has a 6 pin connector, my youngest has just checked and the power supply says 280W

Freddie1980 · 14 Apr 2020 at 14:27

holty said:
Unfortunately not an option, I'm using the catalog so I can pay weekly as that is the only way I can pay.

Never mind.

The 1660 super won't disappoint.

holty · 14 Apr 2020 at 14:59

I've just noticed they have finance on Overclockers website I might see if I can get excepted, I'll not hold my breath though lol.

Freddie1980 · 14 Apr 2020 at 15:04

holty said:
I've just noticed they have finance on Overclockers website I might see if I can get excepted, I'll not hold my breath though lol.

I did mention that in my post but I went back and re-read some of the previous comments and didn't think it was suitable so I edited it out, by all means give the finance option a go it should work out cheaper then those catalogue prices.