Rx 480 8gb or Gtx 1060 6gb

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Mo1st Seabearz

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I am torn between getting an rx 480 or a gtx 1060 gpu. They are about the same price and I heard they perform about the same. Also I saw that the rx 480 performs better on dx12 games while the gtx 1060 does better on dx11. I don't really know much about directx and what games use what. But I will play games such as H1z1, rainbow six siege, and dead by daylight. I am looking to play on 1080p 144hz. Need help deciding on video card!!
 
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If you are using 1080p at 144Hz you should be looking at a GTX 1070 for best gameplay. 144Hz is a lot of pixel pushing for a 1080p monitor. In fact, you would be better off looking at a 1440p monitor that runs at a lower Hz, even 60Hz because there are many more pixels on the 1440p screen and that is what makes the image look better, especially for a monitor close to your face. Some people have problems with 60Hz while in the air or in water during games and they need 100Hz. I have never had that problem, though some have.

Also, if you have the time to wait, AMD will be releasing new video cards in April.
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well you already know the pros and the cons from both cards.
but rx 480 has 8gb vram which is help full with open world game instead of 6gb vram from gtx 1060.
my suggestion is pick what good for the price.
 
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rhysiam

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You're not considering the 4GB 480s? The additional VRAM is more important in higher resolutions (which you're not using) and *might* start to matter at some point in the future, but the price difference is honestly pretty significant.

If you count mail-in-rebates (don't know if you can?) this Powercolor 4GB 480 can be had for just $165 including shipping: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131706&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
That's $45 less than the cheapest 8GB unit, and $65 less than the cheapest 6GB 1060. Generally solving VRAM issues is as simple as dropping AA down a step or two. And I tend to think that by the time 4GB is insufficient, the 1060 & 480 range of cards aren't going to be playing at high detail settings anyway. Then, come time to upgrade, you've got ~$50 more in the bank for next time round.
 
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If you are using 1080p at 144Hz you should be looking at a GTX 1070 for best gameplay. 144Hz is a lot of pixel pushing for a 1080p monitor. In fact, you would be better off looking at a 1440p monitor that runs at a lower Hz, even 60Hz because there are many more pixels on the 1440p screen and that is what makes the image look better, especially for a monitor close to your face. Some people have problems with 60Hz while in the air or in water during games and they need 100Hz. I have never had that problem, though some have.

Also, if you have the time to wait, AMD will be releasing new video cards in April.
 
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