Buying a GTX 1060 - is this a good choice?

Chris_326 · Nov 29, 2016

I have dual 4k montiors so want a decent graphics card with two DVI slots to use them both.
I havent upgraded the rest of my pc in a long time, below are my specs.
Im just wondering if i would need to upgrade my processor or motherboard? (i have no idea when i would need to upgrade my motherboard)
Really appreciate any advice,
Thank you.
CPU - Intel Core i7 920 @ 2.67GHz
Motherboard - Alienware 04VWF2 (CPU 1)
Monitor - Acer B286HK (3840x2160@60Hz) x2
GPU - 2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 (MSI)
GPU i want to buy is the GTX 1060 6GB - Thank you!

Math Geek · Nov 29, 2016

you need to upgrade the motherboard when you next upgrade the cpu. really only reason to do so.

the 1060 will easily push 2 4k screens but not in a gaming scenario. it will barely push a single 4k screen in games. so long as this is not your goal, then you should have no issues running your monitors on a 1060. be sure to grab a 6 gb version for the extra resources the monitors will want.

Herc08 · Nov 29, 2016

Well for one, I would recommend upgrading the CPU, which means to get a new motherboard as well. That is a very old CPU. Also, 1060 doesn't handle 4K very well. I would go with the 1070, or even the 1080.

hdmark · Nov 29, 2016

all of the above ^^
also, what will you be using these two monitors for? gaming? productivity? movies?

Chris_326 · Nov 29, 2016

The main reason i want to upgrade is the fact that my GPU only has one DVI so can't properly use both monitors (the mouse lags using HDMI) - therefore upgrading GPU is a must.
Dont fancy spending too much money i mainly just want to be able to use both screens for internet etc - i play league but this isn't very demanding and i would only play games on a single screen.
So would this motherboard support this GPU is my main question i should have asked?
Thanks for the quick replies appreciate it!

Herc08 · Nov 29, 2016

If I am not mistaken, the 1060 only has DisplayPorts and one HDMI cable. You can try an adapter. As long as you are not gaming on both, one should be good for 4K. Again, if you can grab a 1070, go for it.

hdmark · Nov 29, 2016

gotcha. in that case, yes, the 1060 should be fine and it looks like the mobo has pcie 2.0 which should be good with the 1060

did a quick search on newegg and i think gigabyte might be the only brand that sells a 1060 with 2 dvi's.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125901&ignorebbr=1
this woudl be the card. sold out atm though, but looks like it runs around 250-275
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/7RKhP6/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-1060-6gb-windforce-oc-6g-video-card-gv-n1060wf2oc-6gd

killerchickens · Nov 29, 2016

Have you considered overclocking your cpu, you should be able to get it to between 3.8/4.2ghz?

Chris_326 · Nov 29, 2016

This card has 2 DVI's and is the one i am thinking of buying - https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-TURBO-GTX1060-6G-GB-Graphics-Card/dp/B01IPFMVCQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1480444583&sr=8-3&keywords=gtx+1060+6+gb
Yes i would like to overclock my CPU and know it can be done but i have no idea how to do it!

Thanks again!

Chris_326 · Nov 29, 2016

My bad i thought DVI was display port - yes my monitors need display ports that is what i meant sorry.

hdmark · Nov 29, 2016

LOL well thats quite a bit different. pretty much any 1060 will work then

as for overclocking, i think there is a guide somewhere on this site, if not, google it. im sure there are TONS of guides

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