[SOLVED] 1660ti or 2060?

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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.

Barty1884

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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.
 
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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

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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
 
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