What kind of 1060?

Jasper1994 · Nov 1, 2016

So i want to upgrade to a gtx 1060 6gb version, but i am really confused of which one to buy. I was looking at an MSI gtx 1060 6gt ocv1 which fits my budget, but i wanted to hear if it is a good card for gaming and if there is other variant of it that are better to go for.

These are my pc specs:
gpu 750 1gb
cpu i5 4460
ram 8gb

Bmacker · Nov 1, 2016

Depends what kind of gamer you are, mate. I always recommend EVGA, but MSI is a reliable purchase -- but their customer service is subpar at best.

CTurbo · Nov 1, 2016

I would get the cheapest non reference model. None of them are worth considerably more than the others. EVGA has top notch customer support. The mini models are fine, but if you're into overclocking as much as possible, go with a 2 or 3 fan model, again, the cheapest one. The Gigabyte windforce is usually the cheapest 2 fan model.

Jasper1994 · Nov 1, 2016

CTurbo :

What about the fan noises are there any difference there or is it basically the same deal with the cards too?

CTurbo · Nov 1, 2016

The gpu will always be the loudest part in your build. None of them are going to be SO much quieter than the others that they're worth a premium.

elbert · Nov 1, 2016

I suggest the MSI. I suggest against the EVGA due to reports of them catching fire as of late.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB 6GT OC Video Card ($249.00 @ B&H)
Total: $249.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-01 17:01 EDT-0400

The reports dont point out the 1060's but I would suggest wait to make sure before buying one.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/evga-gtx-1080-1070-overheating-issue/

Jasper1994 · Nov 1, 2016

CTurbo :

alright i do have a last question. What difference does it make with 2 or 1 fan on the gpu? I found an EVGA card at same price as the one i stated up above but the EVGA card only has one fan while the MSI has 2 fans. Does it do any difference or is it matter of size?

CTurbo · Nov 1, 2016

The single fans cards are made to fit in small cases. Some people prefer them in large cases because the bigger 2-3 fan cards can disrupt case airflow.

Single fans perform the same at stock speeds but usually cannot overclock as high as the larger cards.

On one hand, the single fan cards can be quieter because one fan doesn't make as much noise as two fans. On the other hand, there are situations where the single fan has to work harder than 2 fans would to keep the card cool and could therefor end up being louder. Poor case airflow or high overclock are two examples of when a single fan card would be louder.

Jasper1994 · Nov 1, 2016

CTurbo :

alright, thank you for the help. I think i will go for the MSI one as it is same price and have 2 fans

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