[SOLVED] 1660ti or 2060?

[jamesanyoung]

My build specs are in my signature. I play at 1080p on a 34" ultrawide at 144hz.

Which card should I get?

 

[Barty1884]

The 2060 is the stronger card (1070TI level performance) so, if you're looking for raw performance - the 2060 would be the way to go. A nice step up from a 970.

With a 1660TI sitting more in line with a 1070 in terms of performance, it's not too big a step up from a 970.

I'd opt for a minimum of a 2060 as an upgrade from where you are.

 

[jamesanyoung]

The 2060 is the stronger card (1070TI level performance) so, if you're looking for raw performance - the 2060 would be the way to go. A nice step up from a 970.

With a 1660TI sitting more in line with a 1070 in terms of performance, it's not too big a step up from a 970.

I'd opt for a minimum of a 2060 as an upgrade from where you are.

Thanks for the reply! that's what I wanted to hear. I am planning to order the Strix 2060 from ASUS - had good luck from my Strix 970

 

[Barty1884]

Be careful when opting for the higher tier models (like a Strix) though.

The MSRP on a 2060 is $350 and go up from there. The Strix (in the US anyway) comes in at $415. The closer you push to the cost of entry to a 2070 ($480), the viability of a 2060 looks a bit weak.
If it were me, I'd buy a 2060 in the $350-$370 range and not much more.

The Zotac Gaming could be worth considering.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Zotac - GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB GAMING Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $349.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-04 17:37 EST-0500

 

[mdd1963]

2060 every day!!!

 

[jamesanyoung]

Went with the Asus Strix RTX 2060. Very happy with the card. Very high / ultra at 144 FPS.