GTX 1060 6gb or 3gb AN i5 3570k?

[andkev998]

Hi, so I want to upgrade my system for gaming. These are my current specs:

GPU: Gt 610
Cpu: i3 3240 3.4x2(2 cores, 4 threads 3.4Ghz)
Ram: 12gb ddr3 1400mhz
Storage: 1TB
MotherBoard: Asus H61 M-K
PSU: 550 watts Rated Silver
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64 bit

I would like to upgrade to a GTX 1060 3gb or 6gb, but I don't know if can do it, because it will bottleneck or not :/. Also, I'll upgrade to i3 3570k.

1. So can I upgrade to GTX 1060 3gb or 6gb with i5 3570k without problems now and in the future?
2. Can I just upgrade with my current specs?
3. Is there any problem with GTX 1060 3GB or 6GB to connect to the motherboard that has connection PCl 3.0/2.0?

I'll appreciate your recommendations. THANKS

 

[chickenballs]

I would get the 6gb gtx 1060
sure your i3 may bottleneck the gpu in some games but the difference between the 3gb and 6gb is bigger in most games than the i3 and i5

but i5 AND gtx 1060 6gb would be ideal, of course
and yes both your motherboard and psu should be able to handle gtx 1060 6gb that is if your psu got a 8pin connector

 

[andkev998]

I would get the 6gb gtx 1060
sure your i3 may bottleneck the gpu in some games but the difference between the 3gb and 6gb is bigger in most games than the i3 and i5

MAYBE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 3GB AND 6GB IS BIGGER, BUT I WATCHED MANY VIDEO AND THERE NOT TOO MUCH DIFFERENCE IN FPS. BUT...IF I JUST USE GTX1060 3GB. CAN IT RUN IN I5 3570K WITHOUT PROBLEMS OR BOTTLENECK?

 

[andkev998]

but i5 AND gtx 1060 6gb would be ideal, of course
and yes both your motherboard and psu should be able to handle gtx 1060 6gb that is if your psu got a 8pin connector

REALLY?¡, THANKS. I'LL KEEP IT IN MIND

 

[chickenballs]

I would get the 6gb gtx 1060
sure your i3 may bottleneck the gpu in some games but the difference between the 3gb and 6gb is bigger in most games than the i3 and i5

MAYBE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 3GB AND 6GB IS BIGGER, BUT I WATCHED MANY VIDEO AND THERE NOT TOO MUCH DIFFERENCE IN FPS. BUT...IF I JUST USE GTX1060 3GB. CAN IT RUN IN I5 3570K WITHOUT PROBLEMS OR BOTTLENECK?

the 6gb version got more cuda cores and tmus it should really be called gtx 1060 Ti

gtx 1060 3gb and 6gb in 9 games:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iNNUAnFjcM

 

[RobCrezz]

The 6gb is quite a bit better and will be relevant for much longer. 3gb can already be a limitation in some games.