Gtx 1060 3gb or gtx 960 4gb

[Dlooks1996]

Would i get more bang for my buck if i went for the 960 4gb? Im upgrading from the 750ti 2gb and i have a core i5 4590

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

GTX 1060 3GB at $199 made PC Gamer's 'Best Bang for the Buck' GPU in September, 2016 http://www.pcgamer.com/graphics-card-comparison/?utm_content=bufferb2709&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=buffer_pcgamerfb

GTX 1050 Ti 4GB will likely be $149, and it performs about the same as the GTX 960. So unless you find a GTX 960 4GB for under $149 then it's not worth it right now.

 

[Dlooks1996]

Where are you seeing a $60 difference between a 4GB 960 and a 3GB 1060?

I listed the going rates in the US above.....

A 3GB 1060 should be right around $200......... meaning you found a 960 for maybe $140.
If that's the case, it's still not a good argument for the 960.

If you found a 4GB 960 for $180, and therefor a 3GB 1060 for $240 (for your +$60 difference)
That's STILL not an argument for a 960. That's just a very, very bad argument for a 3GB 1060.



So basiclly go for the 1060 3gb instead of the 960 4gb

Again:
~$200 for a 3GB 1060
~$240 for a 6GB 1060

If you happen to find a new 4GB 960 for under $100, then by all means go for it. But at ~$200 or so, there's just no valid argument for it.

 

[Dlooks1996]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from Dlooks1996 : "GPu future proofing"

is more v ram or more speed more important to future proof your gpu and not need to upgrade in the future

Nobody know what the games in the future will need more, while more VRAM is more probable, you never know.
There is no such thing as a completely futureproff component.

Nobody know what the games in the future will need more, while more VRAM is more probable, you never know.
There is no such thing as a completely futureproff component.

SO 960 4GB or 1060 3gb?

 

[Dlooks1996]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from Dlooks1996 : "GPu future proofing"

is more v ram or more speed more important to future proof your gpu and not need to upgrade in the future

Nobody know what the games in the future will need more, while more VRAM is more probable, you never know.
There is no such thing as a completely futureproff component.

Nobody know what the games in the future will need more, while more VRAM is more probable, you never know.
There is no such thing as a completely futureproff component.

so 960 4gb or 1060 3gb

 

[Dlooks1996]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from Dlooks1996 : "GPu future proofing"

is more v ram or more speed more important to future proof your gpu and not need to upgrade in the future

Nobody know what the games in the future will need more, while more VRAM is more probable, you never know.
There is no such thing as a completely futureproff component.

Nobody know what the games in the future will need more, while more VRAM is more probable, you never know.
There is no such thing as a completely futureproff component.

so 960 4gb or 1060 3gb

 

[Barty1884]

so 960 4gb or 1060 3gb

Let me see....

A 3GB 1060 should be right around $200......... meaning you found a 960 for maybe $140.
If that's the case, it's still not a good argument for the 960.

If you found a 4GB 960 for $180, and therefor a 3GB 1060 for $240 (for your +$60 difference)
That's STILL not an argument for a 960. That's just a very, very bad argument for a 3GB 1060.

Again:
~$200 for a 3GB 1060
~$240 for a 6GB 1060

If you happen to find a new 4GB 960 for under $100, then by all means go for it. But at ~$200 or so, there's just no valid argument for it.

And then:

GTX 1060 3GB at $199 made PC Gamer's 'Best Bang for the Buck' GPU in September, 2016 http://www.pcgamer.com/graphics-card-comparison/?utm_content=bufferb2709&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=buffer_pcgamerfb

GTX 1050 Ti 4GB will likely be $149, and it performs about the same as the GTX 960. So unless you find a GTX 960 4GB for under $149 then it's not worth it right now.

I'm not sure what else you're looking for here?

1060 6GB > 1060 3GB > 960 4GB

 

[Dlooks1996]

So getting a 960 4gb to save money would prob not be the better thing to do

 

[Dlooks1996]

so 960 4gb or 1060 3gb

Let me see....

A 3GB 1060 should be right around $200......... meaning you found a 960 for maybe $140.
If that's the case, it's still not a good argument for the 960.

If you found a 4GB 960 for $180, and therefor a 3GB 1060 for $240 (for your +$60 difference)
That's STILL not an argument for a 960. That's just a very, very bad argument for a 3GB 1060.

Again:
~$200 for a 3GB 1060
~$240 for a 6GB 1060

If you happen to find a new 4GB 960 for under $100, then by all means go for it. But at ~$200 or so, there's just no valid argument for it.

And then:

GTX 1060 3GB at $199 made PC Gamer's 'Best Bang for the Buck' GPU in September, 2016 http://www.pcgamer.com/graphics-card-comparison/?utm_content=bufferb2709&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=buffer_pcgamerfb

GTX 1050 Ti 4GB will likely be $149, and it performs about the same as the GTX 960. So unless you find a GTX 960 4GB for under $149 then it's not worth it right now.

I'm not sure what else you're looking for here?

1060 GB > 1060 3GB > 960 4GB

Basicly 1060 3gb is better than 960 4gb... :/

 

[Barty1884]

So getting a 960 4gb to save money would prob not be the better thing to do

It's been covered off already - in short, no.

But, if the 960 is sufficient for your needs, and the price saving is significant, then there's certainly no harm. It's still a decent step up from a 750TI, but not as significant a jump as either variant of the 1060 would be.

As MrN1ce9uy covered off - the 1050 TI is expected in the $149 range, so any more than that and the 960 is a poor argument.

IMO, there would be the price windows & what I'd suggest

1060 6GB if the price is between $210-$250
1060 3GB if the price is between $180-$209
960 4GB if the price is between $0-$120

If the 960 is going to cost you more than $120, but not as much as $180, then it's the perfect reason to wait for the launch of the 1050TI.

1060 6GB > 1060 3GB > 960 4GB

Basicly 1060 3gb is better than 960 4gb... :/

There's no 'basically' about it. That's exactly what we're all saying to you.

 

[Dlooks1996]

So getting a 960 4gb to save money would prob not be the better thing to do

It's been covered off already - in short, no.

But, if the 960 is sufficient for your needs, and the price saving is significant, then there's certainly no harm. It's still a decent step up from a 750TI, but not as significant a jump as either variant of the 1060 would be.

As MrN1ce9uy covered off - the 1050 TI is expected in the $149 range, so any more than that and the 960 is a poor argument.

IMO, there would be the price windows & what I'd suggest

1060 6GB if the price is between $210-$250
1060 3GB if the price is between $180-$209
960 4GB if the price is between $0-$120

If the 960 is going to cost you more than $120, but not as much as $180, then it's the perfect reason to wait for the launch of the 1050TI.

1060 6GB > 1060 3GB > 960 4GB

Basicly 1060 3gb is better than 960 4gb... :/

There's no 'basically' about it. That's exactly what we're all saying to you.


Ok man im looking it at the price point as in a more budget of 200 bucks....

 

[Barty1884]

I've asked you a few times now, what prices are you seeing? You've said $60 difference, but I don't know if that's $180 for a 960 and $240 for a 1060, or $120 and $180 etc etc.

A lot of the cheaper 3GB variants are 'mini's, but that's not an issue.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB GAMING Video Card ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $198.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-05 12:36 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Mini Video Card ($199.00 @ B&H)
Total: $199.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB OCV1 Video Card ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $199.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Windforce OC Video Card ($204.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $204.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Dual Video Card ($209.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $209.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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You can have a 3GB 1060 from almost any major GPU manufacturer, for right around $200.

 

[Dlooks1996]

I've asked you a few times now, what prices are you seeing? You've said $60 difference, but I don't know if that's $180 for a 960 and $240 for a 1060, or $120 and $180 etc etc.

A lot of the cheaper 3GB variants are 'mini's, but that's not an issue.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB GAMING Video Card ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $198.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-05 12:36 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Mini Video Card ($199.00 @ B&H)
Total: $199.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-05 12:36 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB OCV1 Video Card ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $199.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-05 12:36 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Windforce OC Video Card ($204.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $204.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-05 12:36 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Dual Video Card ($209.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $209.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-05 12:37 EDT-0400

You can have a 3GB 1060 from almost any major GPU manufacturer, for right around $200.


Thank you very much i saw a gigabyte one for 209

 

[Dlooks1996]

Wouldnt the 1060 single fan variant run way hotter

 

[Barty1884]

Not significantly, no.
Maybe a couple of degrees higher than a dual option, and some limited OCing headroom, but nothing that would impact the use of the card or cause it to throttle at stock or factory OC speeds*.

*Assuming you have appropriate case airflow etc.

 

[Dlooks1996]

Not significantly, no.
Maybe a couple of degrees higher than a dual option, and some limited OCing headroom, but nothing that would impact the use of the card or cause it to throttle at stock or factory OC speeds*.

*Assuming you have appropriate case airflow etc.

I have the corsair spec o2 and im going to be going with the
Here is a great deal on the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 Windforce OC 3GB GV-N1060WF2OC-3GD Video Card , http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-125-906
I found.

 

[Barty1884]

That's the second to last one I linked for you :lol:

Go for it.

 

[Dlooks1996]

That's the second to last one I linked for you :lol:

Go for it.

Thanks man

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

https://jet.com/search?term=gtx%201060&page=1&sort=price_low_to_high

Add promo code TRIPLE15 at checkout after registering and you get 15% off.

Hurry, they're going fast.

 

[Dlooks1996]

https://jet.com/search?term=gtx%201060&page=1&sort=price_low_to_high

Add promo code TRIPLE15 at checkout after registering and you get 15% off.

Hurry, they're going fast.

Lol

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

https://jet.com/search?term=gtx%201060&page=1&sort=price_low_to_high

Add promo code TRIPLE15 at checkout after registering and you get 15% off.

Hurry, they're going fast.

Lol

Suit yourself.

 

[Dlooks1996]

https://jet.com/search?term=gtx%201060&page=1&sort=price_low_to_high

Add promo code TRIPLE15 at checkout after registering and you get 15% off.

Hurry, they're going fast.

Lol

Suit yourself.

I dont have the money for that right now

 

[Dlooks1996]

https://jet.com/search?term=gtx%201060&page=1&sort=price_low_to_high

Add promo code TRIPLE15 at checkout after registering and you get 15% off.

Hurry, they're going fast.

Lol

Suit yourself.

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Is a cx430 enough to power a gtx 960 4gb and i5 4590 with a laptop drive and an ssd

 

[Barty1884]

A CX430 is an 'ok' PSU, but not the greatest. If you can find one of the newer CX450M's, that would be a better idea.

What's your budget for a PSU?

 

[Dlooks1996]

A CX430 is an 'ok' PSU, but not the greatest. If you can find one of the newer CX450M's, that would be a better idea.

What's your budget for a PS





50 to 60

 

[Barty1884]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $44.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Or

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $49.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-06 15:53 EDT-0400

Both $60 and come with a rebate putting them under $50. I prefer the SeaSonic G550