Graphics card that will max out any game at 1080p 60fps?

[Daedurus]

Looking to get a card that can max out most, if not all games at 1080p.
I'm scared that i may get a card that would be overkill for the system i'm planning to buy.

The most demanding games that I play are pretty much just GTA V and Overwatch (especially Overwatch i would love to play it at Epic settings 60fps with a bit of headroom in fps)

Going to be pairing it with an i5 6600K.
Thanks in advance!

 

[Isokolon]

any 1070 should do with ease

 

[WildCard999]

Apparently Overwatch has a headroom feature that goes 10+hz of your monitor (70 FPS if your monitor is 1080P/60hz) so if you want the highest settings for that game the GTX 1060 6gb (with aftermarket cooling/factory OCed) should be plenty for it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/40yrsv/can_your_computer_run_overwatch/
GTA V performs well @Very High/MSAA off.
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_1060/17.html

 

[Justinsanity]

Get a 1070 but I would highly recommend getting a 144hz monitor to experience it to the fullest.

 

[Daedurus]

any 1070 should do with ease

the GTX 1060 should be enough for gaming @ 1080p @ 60 fps @ max settings minus MSAA and Grass quality set to normal. the 1070 is a better choice but it will be overkill unless you buy a 120-144 Hz monitor.

Apparently Overwatch has a headroom feature that goes 10+hz of your monitor (70 FPS if your monitor is 1080P/60hz) so if you want the highest settings for that game the GTX 1060 6gb (with aftermarket cooling/factory OCed) should be plenty for it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/40yrsv/can_your_computer_run_overwatch/
GTA V performs well @Very High/MSAA off.
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_1060/17.html

Get a 1070 but I would highly recommend getting a 144hz monitor to experience it to the fullest.

As stated, I want everything to run on max settings, no feature being turned off etc unless it literally is useless then I would turn it off.

I will be using a 60hz monitor, not a 144hz monitor so in all honesty the 1070 gtx is out of the question..
1. It's known to be an overkill at 1080p.
2. I'll be using a 60hz monitor.

I've been told the 1060's can max out any game at 1080p but I just want to make sure I'm getting the best performance with good value.

 

[Justinsanity]

any 1070 should do with ease

the GTX 1060 should be enough for gaming @ 1080p @ 60 fps @ max settings minus MSAA and Grass quality set to normal. the 1070 is a better choice but it will be overkill unless you buy a 120-144 Hz monitor.

Apparently Overwatch has a headroom feature that goes 10+hz of your monitor (70 FPS if your monitor is 1080P/60hz) so if you want the highest settings for that game the GTX 1060 6gb (with aftermarket cooling/factory OCed) should be plenty for it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/40yrsv/can_your_computer_run_overwatch/
GTA V performs well @Very High/MSAA off.
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_1060/17.html

Get a 1070 but I would highly recommend getting a 144hz monitor to experience it to the fullest.

As stated, I want everything to run on max settings, no feature being turned off etc unless it literally is useless then I would turn it off.

I will be using a 60hz monitor, not a 144hz monitor so in all honesty the 1070 gtx is out of the question..
1. It's known to be an overkill at 1080p.
2. I'll be using a 60hz monitor.

I've been told the 1060's can max out any game at 1080p but I just want to make sure I'm getting the best performance with good value.

I've actually thought about buying a 1060; it'll definitely do the job even if you were going 1440p.

 

[hang-the-9]

If you can pay for it, get a 1070. Why buy the specs for only today when you will have the system for several years, unless you have a budget issue.

Sure a 1060 will run games great at 1080 now. What happens in 2 years when Crysis 4 or something comes out and you really really want to play that?

It's the same scenario I give to people that look for laptops that will barely run games now, you are keeping the system for a few years, may as well spend a bit more now than a lot more later to fully replace something. You aim where the target will be not where it's at now.

 

[Daedurus]

the GTX 1060 will let you play games at max setting @ 1080p @ 60Hz for the next 2 years. after that newer and more demanding games can be a problem for the 1060. to counter that problem you can buy the GTX 1070 instead of the 1060 if you can manage the bigger cost, but it will make your build future-proof. anyways the 1060 is a good card at the moment. consider getting the ASUS DUAL GTX 1060 6GB:
https://www.amazon.com/GeForce-Dual-Fan-Gaming-Graphics-DUAL-GTX1060-O6G/dp/B01JHQT1SE/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473839691&sr=1-8&keywords=gtx+1060

If you can pay for it, get a 1070. Why buy the specs for only today when you will have the system for several years, unless you have a budget issue.

Sure a 1060 will run games great at 1080 now. What happens in 2 years when Crysis 4 or something comes out and you really really want to play that?

It's the same scenario I give to people that look for laptops that will barely run games now, you are keeping the system for a few years, may as well spend a bit more now than a lot more later to fully replace something. You aim where the target will be not where it's at now.

I don't like games like Crysis so i'm fine..

I don't have a problem with the 1070 but just saying that if i'm only going to be playing at 1080p then it's gonna be a waste especially on a 60hz monitor.. I mean i can stretch my budget but I honestly don't see the reason as to why i should as I don't play graphic demanding games like Crysis etc.

I'm just sayin', I have no problem going for a 3k computer (2.2k is like my max budget) but I don't play games like Crysis etc. I'm a casual gamer who just wants to play his games at the max settings with 60fps minimum at 1080p.

I mean, I could get a 144hz monitor, but if i'm gonna go for a 144hz monitor then I'd want to make a build that'll max out 1440p gaming with 60 fps minimum, I'm the type of guy that wants to max out any game that I throw at that i play.. And to max out 1440p with 60 fps minimum, that's gonna cost me more than an arm and a leg, so I want to stay with 1080p. The games I play are perfectly fit for 1080p.. My only problem is figuring out what graphics card can MAX out any game with 60 fps minimum.

 

[James Mason]

a 960 or 970 or higher and a 1050 or higher will max the games you want at 1080p 60fps.

I've got a 750ti that can run overwatch on epic at like 45-50FPS at 1080p, so a little bit stronger in the 960 and above category should do fine.

 

[Daedurus]

a 960 or 970 or higher and a 1050 or higher will max the games you want at 1080p 60fps.

I've got a 750ti that can run overwatch on epic at like 45-50FPS at 1080p, so a little bit stronger in the 960 and above category should do fine.

I figured..
I looked at 1440p monitors, the cheapest 1440p for me (since im australian) is like $350.. with a 60hz refresh rate.

is that even worth it?

 

[Justinsanity]

the GTX 1060 will let you play games at max setting @ 1080p @ 60Hz for the next 2 years. after that newer and more demanding games can be a problem for the 1060. to counter that problem you can buy the GTX 1070 instead of the 1060 if you can manage the bigger cost, but it will make your build future-proof. anyways the 1060 is a good card at the moment. consider getting the ASUS DUAL GTX 1060 6GB:
https://www.amazon.com/GeForce-Dual-Fan-Gaming-Graphics-DUAL-GTX1060-O6G/dp/B01JHQT1SE/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473839691&sr=1-8&keywords=gtx+1060

If you can pay for it, get a 1070. Why buy the specs for only today when you will have the system for several years, unless you have a budget issue.

Sure a 1060 will run games great at 1080 now. What happens in 2 years when Crysis 4 or something comes out and you really really want to play that?

It's the same scenario I give to people that look for laptops that will barely run games now, you are keeping the system for a few years, may as well spend a bit more now than a lot more later to fully replace something. You aim where the target will be not where it's at now.

I don't like games like Crysis so i'm fine..

I don't have a problem with the 1070 but just saying that if i'm only going to be playing at 1080p then it's gonna be a waste especially on a 60hz monitor.. I mean i can stretch my budget but I honestly don't see the reason as to why i should as I don't play graphic demanding games like Crysis etc.

I'm just sayin', I have no problem going for a 3k computer (2.2k is like my max budget) but I don't play games like Crysis etc. I'm a casual gamer who just wants to play his games at the max settings with 60fps minimum at 1080p.

I mean, I could get a 144hz monitor, but if i'm gonna go for a 144hz monitor then I'd want to make a build that'll max out 1440p gaming with 60 fps minimum, I'm the type of guy that wants to max out any game that I throw at that i play.. And to max out 1440p with 60 fps minimum, that's gonna cost me more than an arm and a leg, so I want to stay with 1080p. The games I play are perfectly fit for 1080p.. My only problem is figuring out what graphics card can MAX out any game with 60 fps minimum.

GTA V is pretty graphically demanding. Get the 1060, you won't regret it.

 

[TehPenguin]

I have the GTX1060 and I haven't had a game that didn't render 60fps@1080p (80-100 in most cases)

BUT! If you have some extra cash and plan to keep the card for a few years I'd go for the 1070.

 

[Daedurus]

I have the GTX1060 and I haven't had a game that didn't render 60fps@1080p (80-100 in most cases)

BUT! If you have some extra cash and plan to keep the card for a few years I'd go for the 1070.

Now that I think about it.. if i go for a 144hz 1080p monitor I have a feeling that the 1070 wouldn't be as MUCH as a waste but I've been looking at 1440p monitors, the response time on majority of the 'cheap' ones aren't good but I reckon I'll just go with a 144hz 1080p monitor.

 

[Justinsanity]

I have the GTX1060 and I haven't had a game that didn't render 60fps@1080p (80-100 in most cases)

BUT! If you have some extra cash and plan to keep the card for a few years I'd go for the 1070.

Now that I think about it.. if i go for a 144hz 1080p monitor I have a feeling that the 1070 wouldn't be as MUCH as a waste but I've been looking at 1440p monitors, the response time on majority of the 'cheap' ones aren't good but I reckon I'll just go with a 144hz 1080p monitor.

Yeah. In my opinion anything higher than 1080p is overkill. I honestly can't tell that much of a difference between 1080p and 4K in certain situations. But the difference in 60Hz and 144Hz is astronomically different, so your best bet in my opinion is a 1080p 144Hz monitor.

I recommend the ASUS VG248 if you're going budget. It's $250 for a very very nice monitor.

 

[Daedurus]

I have the GTX1060 and I haven't had a game that didn't render 60fps@1080p (80-100 in most cases)

BUT! If you have some extra cash and plan to keep the card for a few years I'd go for the 1070.

Now that I think about it.. if i go for a 144hz 1080p monitor I have a feeling that the 1070 wouldn't be as MUCH as a waste but I've been looking at 1440p monitors, the response time on majority of the 'cheap' ones aren't good but I reckon I'll just go with a 144hz 1080p monitor.

Yeah. In my opinion anything higher than 1080p is overkill. I honestly can't tell that much of a difference between 1080p and 4K in certain situations. But the difference in 60Hz and 144Hz is astronomically different, so your best bet in my opinion is a 1080p 144Hz monitor.

I recommend the ASUS VG248 if you're going budget. It's $250 for a very very nice monitor.

Had a look at the monitor you suggested, not a fan of the piano black finish so i opted for something different.. $20 cheaper and has a sick matte finish and also 1ms response.

I may as well show everyone my build. *P.S* I already own an SSD, it's not listed there.
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/w6rCd6

 

[bystander]

Just as long as you are flexible with AA settings, and willing to go without from time to time and understand some games are simply CPU bound and cannot reach 60 FPS at all times, a GTX 1070 is a good card, but it won't "max out" all games.

 

[Daedurus]

Just as long as you are flexible with AA settings, and willing to go without from time to time and understand some games are simply CPU bound and cannot reach 60 FPS at all times, a GTX 1070 is a good card, but it won't "max out" all games.

the only cpu-heavy game that I can think of and play is CS:GO.. and the CPU i have has no problem maxing it out, plus i may even overclock it but I heard a few things about overclocking reducing the lifespan of the cpu etc.

 

[bystander]

Just as long as you are flexible with AA settings, and willing to go without from time to time and understand some games are simply CPU bound and cannot reach 60 FPS at all times, a GTX 1070 is a good card, but it won't "max out" all games.

the only cpu-heavy game that I can think of and play is CS:GO.. and the CPU i have has no problem maxing it out, plus i may even overclock it but I heard a few things about overclocking reducing the lifespan of the cpu etc.

Well, the GTX 1070 is WAY overkill for GS:GO. That game is only about the CPU, and that game is not at all CPU heavy, unless you count the desire for 300 FPS to be CPU heavy.

 

[Daedurus]

Just as long as you are flexible with AA settings, and willing to go without from time to time and understand some games are simply CPU bound and cannot reach 60 FPS at all times, a GTX 1070 is a good card, but it won't "max out" all games.

the only cpu-heavy game that I can think of and play is CS:GO.. and the CPU i have has no problem maxing it out, plus i may even overclock it but I heard a few things about overclocking reducing the lifespan of the cpu etc.

Well, the GTX 1070 is WAY overkill for GS:GO. That game is only about the CPU, and that game is not at all CPU heavy, unless you count the desire for 300 FPS to be CPU heavy.

See that's the thing, If i go for a 1070 GTX for 1080p and especially for the games i play, it's overkill.
If i go for a 1060 GTX, i'm told that i should spend extra money and just go for a 1070 when my only plan is to play at 1080p maxed settings at 60fps minimum.

 

[bystander]

If all you play is CS:GO, you would likely want 200+ FPS and forget about the 1070. If you play AAA games, you'll want the 1070 for 60 FPS at all times. What games do you play?

 

[Daedurus]

If all you play is CS:GO, you would likely want 200+ FPS and forget about the 1070. If you play AAA games, you'll want the 1070 for 60 FPS at all times. What games do you play?

Rocket League - CS:GO - Overwatch - ARK: Survival Evolved - League of Legends - GTA V
I'm gonna start playing the Assassins Creed Series, finish each game one by one.
Planning to buy Battlefield 1 as well.

 

[bystander]

GTA V, BF1 and some of the newer AC games would make use of the GTX 1070. I don't know about ARK or Overwatch.

 

[Daedurus]

GTA V, BF1 and some of the newer AC games would make use of the GTX 1070. I don't know about ARK or Overwatch.

I've been told that ARK and Overwatch can be handled perfectly on the 1060 for 1080p.
Not that I will be playing EVERY single title known to man, I just want comfort knowing that my computer can run things at maxed settings for the games i play and may play (I usually like playing games with really good plots, as i stated AC before hand).

 

[TehPenguin]

Overwatch on epic is 140+ FPS at 1080, ARK is very demanding.

 

[hang-the-9]

the GTX 1060 will let you play games at max setting @ 1080p @ 60Hz for the next 2 years. after that newer and more demanding games can be a problem for the 1060. to counter that problem you can buy the GTX 1070 instead of the 1060 if you can manage the bigger cost, but it will make your build future-proof. anyways the 1060 is a good card at the moment. consider getting the ASUS DUAL GTX 1060 6GB:
https://www.amazon.com/GeForce-Dual-Fan-Gaming-Graphics-DUAL-GTX1060-O6G/dp/B01JHQT1SE/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473839691&sr=1-8&keywords=gtx+1060

If you can pay for it, get a 1070. Why buy the specs for only today when you will have the system for several years, unless you have a budget issue.

Sure a 1060 will run games great at 1080 now. What happens in 2 years when Crysis 4 or something comes out and you really really want to play that?

It's the same scenario I give to people that look for laptops that will barely run games now, you are keeping the system for a few years, may as well spend a bit more now than a lot more later to fully replace something. You aim where the target will be not where it's at now.

I don't like games like Crysis so i'm fine..

I don't have a problem with the 1070 but just saying that if i'm only going to be playing at 1080p then it's gonna be a waste especially on a 60hz monitor.. I mean i can stretch my budget but I honestly don't see the reason as to why i should as I don't play graphic demanding games like Crysis etc.

I'm just sayin', I have no problem going for a 3k computer (2.2k is like my max budget) but I don't play games like Crysis etc. I'm a casual gamer who just wants to play his games at the max settings with 60fps minimum at 1080p.

I mean, I could get a 144hz monitor, but if i'm gonna go for a 144hz monitor then I'd want to make a build that'll max out 1440p gaming with 60 fps minimum, I'm the type of guy that wants to max out any game that I throw at that i play.. And to max out 1440p with 60 fps minimum, that's gonna cost me more than an arm and a leg, so I want to stay with 1080p. The games I play are perfectly fit for 1080p.. My only problem is figuring out what graphics card can MAX out any game with 60 fps minimum.

If you won't be playing more demanding games, you don't need an i5-6600K either. That's pretty much the top tier in a gaming CPU, meant for overclocking. Those that pick that CPU also would be looking at a fast video card to pair it with. If you are happy with a high-mid card, then you can go down a tier or two in CPU also. And you said "a card that will max out any game at 1080p" in your post title, which is what I based a 1070 on.