Should I get a gtx 1060 6gb?

EfoDom · Jan 10, 2017

I am planning to build a gaming pc in a few months (1080p gaming). First I wanted to get an asus dual gtx 1060 o3g and an i3-6100. But I'll have a bit more money to spend so I was thinking if getting an asus turbo gtx 1060 6g would be worth the money (40€ more) or an EVGA 1060 6g (20€ more). However it has only one fan. And also would I have to get a better, more expensive cpu to prevent bottleneck?

Herc08 · Jan 10, 2017

Honestly, if you are thinking about more fans, it could be a bit quieter, but even a single fan would be quiet. You will get only a slightlymore boost clock and maybe some different cosmetics, but nothing serious. If you are spending more than 275, then you are doing too much.

herrwizo · Jan 10, 2017

6G version is definitely worth it, and is much more future-proof. 3 gigs are slowly becoming obsolete, as games become hungry for VRAM.

RobCrezz · Jan 10, 2017

Yes, the 6gb is worth the extra over the 3gb in my opinion, because its not just the increase in vram, you also get more cuda cores.

EfoDom · Jan 10, 2017

And would I have to get a better, more expensive cpu if I got a 6gb 1060 to prevent bottleneck? Or will the i3-6100 be enough?

Herc08 · Jan 10, 2017

EfoDom :

No, that CPU sfhould be good. However, upgrading to the i5 would give you better performance in some CPU intensive games.

dextermat · Jan 10, 2017

+1 for 6gb

dudeman509 · Jan 10, 2017

I have run into the 3.5 GB "stutter" with my 970 a few times; I would certainly not want to be hampered by a 3 GB VRAM cap when the 1060 is a more powerful card. The 6 GB model is definitely worth it, especially as game graphics become better and better.

Search

Should I get a gtx 1060 6gb?

EfoDom

Honorable

herrwizo

Herc08

Distinguished

herrwizo

Illustrious

RobCrezz

Expert

EfoDom

Honorable

Herc08

Distinguished

dextermat

Splendid

dudeman509

Dignified

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page