Question What gpu should i buy

[Technoob0405]

I game at 1080p at 144hz my current setup is:
Gpu: Gtx 1060 3gb
Cpu: i5-8400
Ram: 16 GB 2666 mhz

Im looking for gpu because i Think that is my weak point, what should i buy

 

[Metal Messiah.]

Your current video card is sufficient to play games on 1080p, except for the 144Hz refresh rate, which can sometimes tax the GPU, IMO. How does the card perform on your PC ?

For 1080p, the GTX 1060 is not a bad card, but if you want more performance in games, then you can upgrade your GPU...What's your Budget ? Which POWER SUPPLY unit do you currently have ?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

What PSU do you have? What is your budget?

You could throw in a 1660ti or 2060 super to get a higher refresh rate.
The 1060 6gb is fine for 1080p60 but may struggle for 144hz with high settings.

 

[Aeacus]

For 1080p gaming, GTX 1660 Ti will do fine with average FPS around 100 (depending on a game). But if you want your average FPS to be near 144 with maxed out settings in most modern games (since you have 144Hz monitor), you'd be looking towards RTX 2060 Super,
GTX 1060 3GB vs RTX 2060 Super, comparison: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-1060-3GB-vs-Nvidia-RTX-2060-Super/3646vs4049
pcpp: https://pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#c=446&sort=price

Note: with RTX 2060 Super, a good quality 600W range PSU would be needed (if you don't have one already). Any Seasonic made PSU will do fine, e.g: Focus 650 (80+ Gold), Focus+ 650 (80+ Gold), PRIME Ultra 650 (80+ Platinum) or PRIME Ultra 650 (80+ Titanium),
pcpp: https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/WrNypg,qn7v6h,7fndnQ,fnjJ7P/

Warranty wise:
Focus: 7 years
Focus+: 10 years
PRIME: 12 years (includes all PRIME models: regular, Fanless, AirTouch, SnowSilent, Ultra)

All 3 of my PCs: Skylake, Haswell and AMD are also powered by Seasonic. Full specs with pics in my sig.

Also, PRIME Ultra 650 (80+ Titanium) is the best 650W PSU money can buy at current date and with it, you'll get the highest efficiency (92%), tightest voltage regulation (0.28%), longest hold-up time (30ms), lowest ripple noise (14mV) and longest warranty (12 years) there is. Fully modular cables and toggle-able Premium Hybrid fan control too.
specs: https://seasonic.com/prime-ultra-titanium
review: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=536

 

[Technoob0405]

Your current video card is sufficient to play games on 1080p, except for the 144Hz refresh rate, which can sometimes tax the GPU, IMO. How does the card perform on your PC ?

For 1080p, the GTX 1060 is not a bad card, but if you want more performance in games, then you can upgrade your GPU...What's your Budget ? Which POWER SUPPLY unit do you currently have ?

Currently on vacation dont remember psu, can try and find it (pc was prebuild)

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Currently on vacation dont remember psu, can try and find it (pc was prebuild)

Likely needs a psu swap, but when your back make sure to check that.

If your budget is big enough a 2060 super is a great option.

 

[Technoob0405]

What PSU do you have? What is your budget?

You could throw in a 1660ti or 2060 super to get a higher refresh rate.
The 1060 6gb is fine for 1080p60 but may struggle for 144hz with high settings.

Not sure but think i have a 450 watt psu, would like a future prof gpu that Can play fairplay high settings 144hz in most mediocre games

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Not sure but think i have a 450 watt psu, would like a future prof gpu that Can play fairplay high settings 144hz in most mediocre games

You are going to need a PSU upgrade for sure then.

The tier of card that will pump 144hz requires a good solid 550w.

Id look at an RTX2060 super.

 

[Technoob0405]

For 1080p gaming, GTX 1660 Ti will do fine with average FPS around 100 (depending on a game). But if you want your average FPS to be near 144 with maxed out settings in most modern games (since you have 144Hz monitor), you'd be looking towards RTX 2060 Super,
GTX 1060 3GB vs RTX 2060 Super, comparison: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-1060-3GB-vs-Nvidia-RTX-2060-Super/3646vs4049
pcpp: https://pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#c=446&sort=price

Note: with RTX 2060 Super, a good quality 600W range PSU would be needed (if you don't have one already). Any Seasonic made PSU will do fine, e.g: Focus 650 (80+ Gold), Focus+ 650 (80+ Gold), PRIME Ultra 650 (80+ Platinum) or PRIME Ultra 650 (80+ Titanium),
pcpp: https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/WrNypg,qn7v6h,7fndnQ,fnjJ7P/

Warranty wise:
Focus: 7 years
Focus+: 10 years
PRIME: 12 years (includes all PRIME models: regular, Fanless, AirTouch, SnowSilent, Ultra)

All 3 of my PCs: Skylake, Haswell and AMD are also powered by Seasonic. Full specs with pics in my sig.

Also, PRIME Ultra 650 (80+ Titanium) is the best 650W PSU money can buy at current date and with it, you'll get the highest efficiency (92%), tightest voltage regulation (0.28%), longest hold-up time (30ms), lowest ripple noise (14mV) and longest warranty (12 years) there is. Fully modular cables and toggle-able Premium Hybrid fan control too.
specs: https://seasonic.com/prime-ultra-titanium
review: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=536

In my country some of the 2070’s are cheaper than the 2060 super, would that work or Will my CPU bottleneck

 

[Metal Messiah.]

In my country some of the 2070’s are cheaper than the 2060 super, would that work or Will my CPU bottleneck

I think you will be fine with your current CPU, even if you plan to upgrade to the RTX 2070 SUPER GPU. I don't think there is going to be any huge bottleneck.

 

[Aeacus]

In my country some of the 2070’s are cheaper than the 2060 super, would that work or Will my CPU bottleneck

If RTX 2070 is cheaper than RTX 2060 Super then it's better to go with RTX 2070 since it's a bit better GPU,
comparison: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-RTX-2070-vs-Nvidia-RTX-2060-Super/4029vs4049

Though, with RTX GPU, you'd still need a good quality 600W range PSU. I listed some in my previous reply.

Also, your CPU should be able to handle RTX 2070 since i5-8400 is good CPU with 6/6 cores/threads and most games are mainly GPU bound anyways.

 

[King_V]

Does your monitor have FreeSync, GSync, or neither?

 

[Technoob0405]

If RTX 2070 is cheaper than RTX 2060 Super then it's better to go with RTX 2070 since it's a bit better GPU,
comparison: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-RTX-2070-vs-Nvidia-RTX-2060-Super/4029vs4049

Though, with RTX GPU, you'd still need a good quality 600W range PSU. I listed some in my previous reply.

Also, your CPU should be able to handle RTX 2070 since i5-8400 is good CPU with 6/6 cores/threads and most games are mainly GPU bound anyways.

There is a
MSI GeForce RTX 2070 GAMING
On offer to 567 USD from 716 usd, gpu’s are very expensive here

 

[NightHawkRMX]

If the RTX2070 is in your budget and cheaper than the 2060s, it is good for 1440p

If you can't afford that, the 1660ti or 2060 non-super are good options, but you may have to turn settings down in some newer games.

 

[Technoob0405]

I think you will be fine with your current CPU, even if you plan to upgrade to the RTX 2070 SUPER GPU. I don't think there is going to be any huge bottleneck.

Im between 2070 regular or 2060 super

 

[Metal Messiah.]

Get the RTX 2070 SUPER.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

2070 is cheaper and performs better than 2060 super.

Both are pretty new but will need a better psu.

 

[Technoob0405]

Does your monitor have FreeSync, GSync, or neither?

FReesync but it is compatible with g-syng it Works well

 

[King_V]

Yeah, the newer Nvidia cards will work with FreeSync. My only concern was if it had neither, because then you would have been locked to whatever you set your refresh to.

 

[Technoob0405]

Does your monitor have FreeSync, GSync, or neither?

FReesync but it is compatible with g-syng it Works s

 

[hftvhftv]

Well I'm surprised no one mentioned the RX 5700 and 5700XT, if you don't play games that have ray tracing support the 5700XT is $399 and performs better than the 2060 Super even creeping up to the 2070 Super in certain games. The only issue with the cards is that aftermarket coolers have not been released yet.

 

[Technoob0405]

2070 is cheaper and performs better than 2060 super.

Both are pretty new but will need a better psu.

What psu Will i need for a rtx 2070

 

[King_V]

I'd say a 550W would be good, 650W for a little extra headroom, from the various high-quality models mentioned in the posts above. Seasonic FOCUS and PRIME models. Also the Corsair HX, AX, and RMx models.

 

[Metal Messiah.]

What psu Will i need for a rtx 2070

So you have finally decided to buy the RTX 2070 SUPER GPU ? Nvidia recommends a min 650 Watts HIGH quality PSU. What's your budget for the PSU ?

I would recommend you to get the following PSU models and brands. These are high quality units. Look for similar SKUs.

SEASONIC PRIME, and Prime Ultra, or FOCUS Plus GOLD, Focus Plus Platinum.

CORSAIR AXi, RMi, RMx 550/650W, SF, HX 2017, HXi.

FSP - Hydro PTM 550/650W.

Cooler Master - V series 550/650W.

Antec - High Current Pro, High Current Platinum, Earthwatts Pro Gold, HCG Gold.

Super Flower - Leadex Gold II.

be Quiet! - Dark Power Pro 11, Straight Power 11, Dark Power Pro P10.

EVGA -Supernova.

 

[Technoob0405]

So you have finally decided to buy the RTX 2070 SUPER GPU ? Nvidia recommends a min 650 Watts HIGH quality PSU. What's your budget for the PSU ?

I would recommend you to get the following PSU models and brands. These are high quality units. Look for similar SKUs.

SEASONIC PRIME, and Prime Ultra, or FOCUS Plus GOLD, Focus Plus Platinum.

CORSAIR AXi, RMi, RMx 550/650W, SF, HX 2017, HXi.

FSP - Hydro PTM 550/650W.

Cooler Master - V series 550/650W.

Antec - High Current Pro, High Current Platinum, Earthwatts Pro Gold, HCG Gold.

Super Flower - Leadex Gold II.

be Quiet! - Dark Power Pro 11, Straight Power 11, Dark Power Pro P10.

EVGA -Supernova.

Just the rtx 2070 non super