Gtx 1060 upgrade, and cpu if needed

[DrewChestHair007]

My current system:
Mobo: msi 970 gaming
Gpu: gtx 960 ssc 2gb
Cpu: fx-8350 with standard cpu cooler
Ram: 8 gb avexir
Psu: corsair cx600m

I am not not happy with the performance of my 960 with its constant overheating despite having installed 2 120 mm fans. I am looking to upgrade to a gtx 1060. I've looked at a few 1060s and would like suggestions as to which card will be the best bang for the buck, and if I would need to upgrade my cpu or mobo in the process. Any help?

 

[Herc08]

Well, I don't have access to really deep search at work, but I can recommend the EVGA SC 1060 6GB. I have that. Even though it's a single fan, it doesn't really overheat. I have two 140mm case fans from Noctua.

 

[Snickers101]

If your GPU is overheating then i would recommend turning up the fan speeds or RMA'ing the GPU through whatever manufacturer it is from. However I would invest into the RX 480 over the GTX 1060. It's going to be better for the latest titles and just basically all around in the long run.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2016/07/19/crunching-the-numbers-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1060-versus-amd-radeon-rx-480/#302b1a384166

 

[theyeti87]

Owner of a Gigabyte 1060 6GB w/ Windforce cooling (2 fans). Enormous upgrade over my previous GTX660. The 1060 idles at ~38C and hits about 55C under load (low fan speed). Can max pretty much any game 1080p 60Hz.

Your CPU will more than likely bottleneck a 1060, but it may not be noticable at all. Depends on what resolution you use.