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It’s all pretty much in the same ballpark, honestly—I’d probably just go with the one you picked... mainly because I've always had a soft spot for Nvidia, nothing else really to it.

Yeah, you could definitely go that route...
I even managed to track down some DDR5

https://www.newegg.com

That would be pretty sweet, honestly—especially since we’re talking about DDR5 memory.

Why not just pick up a used R7 250 or 250X? (Not sure if that one needs a PCIe power connector though) div>

wiredotter14 said:Why not just pick up a used R7 250 or 250X? (Not sure if that one even needs a PCIe power connector.)

Man, I'll just grab a GT 730 with GDDR5. Finding those specific cards you mentioned at a decent price is like searching for a needle in a haystack. Honestly, for that kind of cash, I'd rather buy something brand new. At least then I get a warranty. Like I said, hardcore gaming isn't my top priority anyway.

Someone was asking me about my power supply setup about ten days ago—if I recall correctly. I'm running a Corsair GS600. That gives me a total of 600W to work with. Specs here:.

So, can I just grab the graphics card (Nvidia GTX 1060) and call it a day, or am I going to need something else to keep things running?

(And honestly, is there much of a real-world difference between brands like MSI, Asus, and the rest of them? I was leaning toward picking up an MSI Nvidia GTX 1060 over at Extreme Digital.

Bradley Richardson41 said:Someone asked me about my power supply about ten days ago. It's a Corsair GS600. Totaling 600W. Specs.

Can I just grab the graphics card (Nvidia GTX 1060) or do I need something else too?

(Is there much difference between MSI, Asus, and the rest? I was thinking about picking up an MSI Nvidia GTX 1060 at Extreme Digital.

Don't do it at Edigital. Not only is there a ton of bad feedback on that shop, but that specific model only comes with a 2-year warranty, whereas MSI in the US offers 3 years.

If you've set your sights on an MSI gtx 1060 then this is definitely the better way to go.

analogtiger19 said:Avoid Edigital at all costs. Not only is their reputation pretty trash, but that specific model only comes with a 2-year warranty, whereas MSI in the US offers 3 years.

If you've set your sights on an MSI gtx 1060 then this is definitely the smarter play.

You posted a link for a GTX1060 3GB version

I'd much rather grab something like this instead—same 3-year warranty, but it's a legit 1060

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/graphics-cards/msi-nvidia-gtx-1060/

https://www.newegg.com/msi-nvidia-gtx-1060/p/N82E16814139661

My bad, I linked the wrong one 🙈 Definitely stay away from the 3GB version

I need help deciding. There isn't much of a gap between the RX 470 and the RX 480, so which one makes more sense to buy?
Should I go with the MSI gaming rx 470 or maybe the XFX rx 480 or the Sapphire RX480 nitro + ? It's about a $100 difference—which is actually worth it?
My CPU is an Intel i3-6098p and I'm running a Fortron Hyper 500w power supply.

If you're looking for the best bang for your buck, the XFX rx 480 4gb is your winner, though keep in mind it’ll run hotter than the other two options. You might run into some bottlenecking with that i3 in certain games, but honestly, it’s not a terrible pairing.

It might actually be smarter to grab a cheaper xfx 470 that has a custom cooler installed.

http://www.amazon.com/s?k=rx+470+4gb+rs

Or you could just look at something a step lower.

https://www.newegg.com/msi-video-card...p-hdmi-dv.aspx

Do you think we'll see any typical discounts popping up for this Black Friday or maybe even for Christmas?

Not really. You won't find any massive discounts on hardware because most budget retailers are operating on razor-thin margins, anywhere from 2% to 10%.

I've noticed some stores acting like it's Black Friday, but in reality, they're just taking items that were artificially marked up and dropping them back down to their actual retail price.😁

I'm honestly just wondering if there's going to be anything actually worth watching here. 😬

Greetings, everyone.

After much deliberation and weighing the merits of the AMD RX 480 8 GB against the GTX 1060 6 GB, I have finally decided to join the green camp. 🍿

The specific card I have ordered is:
MSI Nvidia GTX 1060 gaming x

https://www.msi.com/Graphics-card/Ge...#hero-overview

I can only hope that I haven't made a tactical error; after all, the current state of DirectX 12 titles is somewhat underwhelming, and one cannot ignore that the GTX 1060 maintains an incredibly efficient power draw of roughly 120 W.

Greetings.
I find myself weighing a few options. Currently, my setup relies on an MSI GeForce GTX960 gaming 2 g, and I am contemplating an upgrade to the MSI Nvidia GTX 1060 gaming x, 3GB. Does such a move actually hold any merit, and what kind of performance delta should I realistically expect? Furthermore, given that my current card has been in service for less than a year, what might be a reasonable figure to recoup for it in the secondary market?

Anthony Wood11 said:Hey there!!
I have a few questions. Basically, I'm currently running an MSI GeForce GTX960 gaming 2 g and I'm thinking about maybe upgrading to the MSI Nvidia GTX 1060 gaming x, 3GB. Now, does that actually make sense—how big would the jump be? Also, what kind of value could I get for my current card? It's less than a year old.

The 1060 is quite a bit more powerful than what you're using right now... It'd definitely be worth it if you're running a 1080p monitor, since you'll be able to crank almost any game up to max settings😁 that card is pretty much perfect for 1080p

Maybe take a look at some benchmarks and decide for yourself... http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1744?vs=1771

Regarding your current card, I was just browsing through eBay, and people seem to be asking anywhere from $90-$333 and up... though, honestly, I'm not sure what you'd realistically get for it. Maybe around that range, but anything higher might be a stretch.

By the way, what CPU are you rocking? Just checking to make sure you won't run into a bottleneck once you pick up a newer card...

EDIT: Don't bother with the 3GB version—go for the 6GB one instead..

Larry Ortiz5 said:The 1060 is significantly more powerful than what you're running right now. If you're sitting there with a 1080p monitor, it would definitely be worth the jump so you can actually crank everything up to max settings 😁 that card is really the sweet spot for 1080p

Just look at some benchmarks and make your own call... http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1744?vs=1771

Regarding your current card, I was just browsing through Craigslist, and people are asking anywhere from $900-$333 upwards... honestly, I'm not entirely sure what you could actually get for it. Maybe somewhere around that figure, but anything higher than that is a long shot.

Also, what CPU are you rocking? Just want to make sure you don't run into a bottleneck once you upgrade that GPU...

EDIT: Don't bother with the 3GB version; go for the 6GB one instead..

Thanks for the input. Yeah, I am using a 1080p monitor, paired with an i5-4460 and 8 GB of RAM.

It’s really a matter of personal preference—though I know a lot of people will probably steer you toward the AMD version of the RX 480 with 8GB—but personally, I’m always going to lean toward Team Green. For me, it just comes down to the lower power consumption, more reliable drivers, and all that good stuff... isn't it worth the peace of mind?

I'd definitely steer clear of the 1060 with only 3GB of VRAM. I guess you'll just run into a wall once you hit that memory limit.