i3 6100 and rx 480/gtx 1060

[Strafeless]

I might upgrade in the future and I want to know if my i3 6100 can handle and rx 480, or the gtx 1070, and delivers the least bottlenecks and problems.
Thank you in advance

 

[Martell1977]

The i3 will be fine with a 480 or 1060, it will likely bottleneck a 1080. The 480 4gb and 8gb are currently the best price/performance at their price points, however, if you find a good sale, the 1060 6gb is a good option. I cant recommend the 1060 3gb as it's a cut down version of the 6gb and it's not just less VRAM.

 

[Shaq-34]

Yepp, I'm with Martell1977 on this topic. RX480 and GTX1060 are very close in performance, but never pick the 3GB version.

Plus AMD has just announced FreeSync2, so if you plan on a new monitor and want to enjoy games with less tearing and HDR go for the RX480 - if the price is right! http://radeon.com/en-us/freesync2ppsg/

 

[-Fran-]

I'll go with a request for more information, here.

What are your plans on the "upgrade" bit? Are you planning on moving into an i5 or i7 down the road? Getting a fancy 120Hz+ monitor down the road? A bigger resolution screen? Etc.

I ask those questions, because there are some implied restrictions you will have (unfortunately) going with AMD or nVidia now. That is, Freesync or GSync, plus the "this game loves AMD/nVidia" situation.

If you're planning on upgrading your i3 to, say, an i7 (or even i5) K and do some OC, then a 1070 is the best option for you. You'd have to go with GSync (which has a hefty premium to it) if you want a high refresh + fancy sync tech, but will offer the best performance you can get for a good time; at least, until AMD reveals the Vega siblings.

If you decide to stick with the i3 for a long time, then it will depend on your monitor requirements and games you want to play. On average, if you don't fancy any new-tech monitor out there, in all fairness toss a coin. I have the RX 480 4GB and built a computer for a friend with the 1060 6GB. Both are *great* cards for the money and the edge goes to the 1060 6GB if you like silent builds. I went with the RX480 because I have a Freesync monitor and it's a great pair.

Cheers!