So i play on a basic 1080 60hz monitor and I'm planning on getting the 1070 8gb because when destiny hits PC I want to be able to play that on high settings. But I've heard that if I'm not playing on 144hz or a higher resolution I should just get a 1060? I don't need overpowered card if I'm not taking full advantage of it. I also would like the card to last 5 years or longer before needing an upgrade. Would a 1060 6gb meet my current needs or should I drop an extra $100 for the overpowered 1070? I probably won't upgrade to a 144hz moniter and don't really care about getting full 60fps on ultra settings. It's more about not having to upgrade the card in a year if a new game comes out. Which card suits me more?
Do I really need a gtx 1070 or would a gtx 1060 suffice
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It all depends on how you use the GPU and when you are pleased with certain graphics settings. You mention that you want to keep your GPU for 5 years or longer. That's a long while in tech-terms and the GPU might be outdated by 3-4 years. That's why I hate focussing on the future, because you can't predict how well a certain item/product will perform in that time.
The answer is actually quite simple though:
Now? GTX 1060
In 2-3 years (or maybe more)? GTX 1070
Both will be outdated in 5 years time.
It's best to just focus on NOW, and what performs and costs best for you NOW.
The answer is actually quite simple though:
Now? GTX 1060
In 2-3 years (or maybe more)? GTX 1070
Both will be outdated in 5 years time.
It's best to just focus on NOW, and what performs and costs best for you NOW.
Maybe I should clarify what I mean by not needing to upgrade. If in 3 years they come out with a new elder scrolls or a new GTA I want my gpu to be able run it on high with ease. My buddy has a 680 and it still runs anything he throws at it on high or ultra. So in that event would a 1060 still be able to run it or will it be unable to handle a newer game in 4 years?
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On high it probably can, but not ultra, it hits 60-70 fps on ultra at 1080p for most games released this year, so expect it to hit 40-50 fps with the same settings in a couple years time for the games released then
45 fps is still playable though, or just lower it to high for 60 fps again
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