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Adam Moore3 said:Keep in mind that’s just compared to the 3GB GTX 1060 version; the 6GB model is actually quite a bit stronger.
When it comes to "future-proofing," it's hard to give a straight answer because that term means different things to different people. Your GTX 970 will definitely limp along for a few more years. It'll run whatever you throw at it, sure, but you probably won't be hitting max settings on many titles anymore. Who knows how long until even medium settings become a stretch?
If you aren't the type to obsess over tiny graphical details or specific settings, you likely won't regret your choice. But if you're expecting this card to just breeze through everything for several more years without breaking a sweat... well, that's a tall order.
In the real world, true future-proofing doesn't exist. There is no such thing as a card being "too powerful" or having too much money behind it. 🙂
Yeah, I took a look. In this case, I'm going to have to bump up my budget a bit to squeeze in that 6GB GTX 1060, or maybe even look for something a step higher.
Thanks anyway. Catch you later. 🙂
Adam Moore3 said:CLICK
It’s pretty close to the GTX 1060 3GB. It’ll be relatively weaker than the 6 GB version, sure, but it costs about half as much. Honestly, it seems like a great value.
Thanks for the link. I’ve been hunting everywhere and somehow totally missed 😁this one.
Looking at this deal, it’s actually insane. A few extra FPS isn't worth paying a massive premium for. I still need to do some more digging, but if I pull the trigger on this, I’m grabbing it today.
My only real worry is how long this card will actually stay relevant. Is it enough to be future-proof?
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Thanks for the advice. I’d chime in with my own thoughts if I could, but honestly, the cash I have on hand is likely going to vanish within a few months anyway 🙂
My plan is to pull the trigger on an order this week, or next week at the absolute latest.
@SmarticThanks for getting back to me. You put together a really solid list here. I'm assuming the GTX 970 is still a smart buy at this point? From what I've been digging up online, it doesn't seem much slower than the GTX 1060—maybe only about 10%?
It looks like an absolute steal for the price.
Adam Moore3 said:It’s funny how everyone jumps on Corsair, specifically that VS series. People hear the name Corsair and immediately assume they can't be fooled. 😛The VS line is actually pretty bottom-tier. You should grab THIS or THIS if you're bothered by extra cables (they're modular). As for the case, I'd at least look into a Zalman model. I'm not even sure how many fans come with that MS case.
Everything else seems fine, though personally, I wouldn't buy a PC right now. Paying $3,500 for a GTX 1060 is just absurd. I'd either wait a month or maybe keep an eye on Craigslist until a decent deal with a warranty pops up.
EDIT: CLICK Given the circumstances, I'd rather go with something like this than drop $3,500 on a GTX 1060. It still has a year of warranty left, and you could probably haggle it down by a couple hundred bucks.
EDIT2: CLICK This is a great price, considering everything.
Thanks for the reply. I had no idea the VS series was that bad. I'll swap out the power supply for one of the ones you listed, though I haven't decided which yet—not that the extra cables really bother me.
I didn't look too closely at the case, but I think it comes with three fans: two in the front and one in the back.
As for the graphics card, I wouldn't buy through Craigslist unless it was a truly incredible deal, and honestly, I can't be bothered driving all the way to Des Moines.
I also found this for $3,000 with a 3-year warranty:
I'll keep looking for a GPU; finding something reasonable is going to be tough. Anyway, thanks for the feedback.🙂
Hey everyone,
I'm currently in the middle of picking out a new PC. I know my way around a computer reasonably well, but I figured I'd reach out to you all for some advice just to be safe. 🙂
Right now, I'm running a low-to-mid-range rig that I'll probably let go for about $500. It handles most AAA titles on low-to-medium settings with high textures, but it’s definitely time to upgrade to something more capable.
Here are the basics:
Budget: $2333 (+- $200)
One-time payment (cash/Visa)
I plan on playing pretty much everything—from PopPop Games and League of Legends to Call of Duty, PUBG, Overwatch, and so on.
I want this build to be as future-proof as possible given the budget.
Location: Washington, D.C.
I’ve put together this list over at ADM:
ASRock AB350M PRO4 Motherboard, s.AM4, 90-MXB520-A0UAYZ
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 BOX, 3.2GHz 16MB, AM4
240GB Kingston A400 SSD, SATA3, SA400S37/240G
MS PANTHERA midi tower case
8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 PC4-19200 2400MHz CL14 Corsair Vengeance LPX Black, CMK8GX4M1A2400C14
MSI GTX1060 gaming x 6 g, 6 GB DDR5, 192-bit, 1809/8100 MHz
450W Corsair VS Series VS450 Power Supply, ATX 2.31, CP-9020096
The total comes to 7700 after applying a 10% discount for paying upfront.
I'm not entirely certain if these parts represent the best bang for my buck. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to share them.
Also, does anyone know where the best place to buy this would be? Any reliable shops or websites you recommend?
By the way, I didn't include an HDD because I already have a relatively new 1TB SATA3 hard drive.
Thanks 🙂
crimsonstag84 said:I'm assuming there's no warranty?
Motherboard: $67
CPU: 250-$100
RAM: $117
GPU: 600-$217
Drive: 200-$83
PSU: $40
The HDD and CPU are fine, but everything else is a zero.
That's where I thought I'd land, honestly. Thanks.
Hey guys and gals,
What would be a fair used price for this setup:
Motherboard: ASUS GA-78LMT-S2P
CPU: Ryzen 3 1200 quad, 3.8Ghz, black edition
RAM: 8GB DDR3
GPU: GTX 660TI 2GB DDR5 192-bit
HDD: 1TB Toshiba DT01ACA100 SATA3
PSU: 450W, Spire
Thanks 🙂