[SOLVED] What would be a good update for my current system 1660ti or 1660?

[Jazzyblackx]

So around 2015, this community helped me build my first gaming pc and now it needs upgrading. Hoping for some advice. So, the current specs are as follow:-

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.2GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB
1 TB HDD
500 W Coolermaster Bronze(?maybe, I'll have to check)
Monitor Name: LG IPSFULLHD(HDMI)

I would say that the 960 has seen better days, so I am looking to upgrade it. So I have the budget for a 1660ti, but 1660 also seems fine. I am a bit confused. I am not looking to upgrade to 1440p display at the moment. So, please can anyone of you advice me on which would be better. And also I was thinking about the RTX 2060, it is out of budget for now but I would like to know would it be better than these two according to my requirements.

ps - I am from India so please recommend the cards from amazon.in

 

[NightHawkRMX]

For a 1080p panel id go for the 1660.

Your CPU may limit any 1660, 1660ti, or rtx card.

 

[Deleted member 2731765]

Get the GTX 1660 Ti.

The RTX cards are expensive, including the SUPER models, but only if you want to play ray traced/RTX-enabled Games, then only go for the RTX.

 

[Jazzyblackx]

Get the GTX 1660 Ti.

Would 1660ti worth it with my current system ?

 

[feelinfroggy777]

The 1660ti will get about 10% more fps than the 1660. So if you can afford it, go for it. If you cant, go with the 1660.

Both will run fine on your rig.

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Oh, and as far as which specific model to get, get the cheapest non-reference style card. The chips inside are made by Nvidia, the only thing you are paying more for is factory overclock and cooling. As long as you get an open air style cooler (2 or more fans) the cooling will be fine. The factory overclock can be achieved with a few minutes at home. So dont pay more for something that you dont have too.

 

[Jazzyblackx]

If I get 1660 then I would be able to get a new SSD.

Here I have the option between Galax and Zotac for both cards with the Zotac being minimally expensive. What would u recommend

 

[NightHawkRMX]

The cheaper one as long as they have 2 fans.

 

[Jazzyblackx]

The main thing that is bothering me is the difference in memory speed GDDR5 vs GDDR6, is the difference quite big?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Gddr6 is faster.

Both the 1660 and ti can both do over 1080p 60 fps with max settings. The 1660ti will likely be able to do 60fps in games for a little longer in the future than the 1660.

 

[Jazzyblackx]

Thanks. So, I am thinking about getting 1660 ti

Here is the link;
https://www.amazon.in/GALAX-GeForce...uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Everything seems fine, can anybody check?

 

[SgtScream]

It depends on the games you'll be playing. If you plan to play the latest triple A titles, that processor won't meet minimum system requirements. If that is the case, i'd use that money and purchase a 6 core/12 thread R5 cpu/motherboard/memory combo. If you are playing less demanding esports titles, you'd be better of saving money and purchasing a RX 570 8gb and start to save for a new cpu motherboard memory combo. That processor won't be able to place the gtx 1660 under full load via the latest triple A titles because minimum system requirements won't be met.

 

[Jazzyblackx]

It depends on the games you'll be playing. If you plan to play the latest triple A titles, that processor won't meet minimum system requirements. If that is the case, i'd use that money and purchase a 6 core/12 thread R5 cpu/motherboard/memory combo. If you are playing less demanding esports titles, you'd be better of saving money and purchasing a RX 570 8gb and start to save for a new cpu motherboard memory combo. That processor won't be able to place the gtx 1660 under full load via the latest triple A titles because minimum system requirements won't be met.

I am planning to upgrade the CPU and motherboard at the end of the year. Would the bottleneck be so huge that it is not worth buying the card?

 

[SgtScream]

I am planning to upgrade the CPU and motherboard at the end of the year. Would the bottleneck be so huge that it is not worth buying the card?

If that is the case then go ahead and get the 1660 ti.

 

[Jazzyblackx]

Here is the link;
https://www.amazon.in/GALAX-GeForce®-1-Click-192-bit-Graphic/dp/B07P1T367X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=gtx+1660&qid=1565985403&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFFUk04NFlWVExFMVUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzMzk5ODZMUDRQOTFQNlcyUkcmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDMyOTMwMzJKMDBXVDdKRlQwSDImd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Everything seems fine, can anybody check?

 

[SgtScream]

Here is the link;
https://www.amazon.in/GALAX-GeForce®-1-Click-192-bit-Graphic/dp/B07P1T367X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=gtx+1660&qid=1565985403&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFFUk04NFlWVExFMVUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzMzk5ODZMUDRQOTFQNlcyUkcmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDMyOTMwMzJKMDBXVDdKRlQwSDImd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Everything seems fine, can anybody check?

What computer case do you have?

 

[Jazzyblackx]

It's a lower end coolermaster case, I don't remember the model though

 

[Jazzyblackx]

But the size of 960 and 1660 seem close enough

 

[SgtScream]

Ok go for it then.

 

[Jazzyblackx]

Thank you very much