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Hey guys, decided to pick up the i3-7100 because I got it cheaper than the pentium and was wondering what GPU I should get the costs around 200$. I want a GPU that gets good frame rates and can stay cool while gaming. Thanks
 
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The GTX 1060 6GB and RX 480 perform about the same, on average. The 1060 draws about 20% less power, and has access to NV's proprietary features, but has less RAM than the 8GB 480 (which probably won't make any difference). The RX 480 4GB performs a hair (~5%) better than the 1060 3GB, because the 1060 3GB has a few shaders disabled while the 480 4GB is a fully enabled part.

The GTX 1050 Ti slots in between the GTX 1050/RX 460 and RX 470. I picked mine up for $120 and felt it was a steal for that price.

Really, all of these GPUs have about the same performance per dollar, unless you catch one on sale. I've traditionally purchased AMD cards but the fact that NV's cards are so much more efficient this round attracted me.
 
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Im buying from newegg, and yes I need a GPU for 1080p gaming
 
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Thank you so much for the tips, but do you think the MSI Armor RX480 paired with the I3 7100 is the best combo possible. Or is there a much better GPU that can be paired with the I3 7100
 
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NV's GPUs are lighter on the CPU in DX11 titles due to (arguably) better drivers. If you had a high-end Core i7, an RX 480 and GTX 1060 would perform about the same, but when paired with weaker CPUs you start to see the NV cards pull ahead. However, it really depends on the sale prices as to what ends up being a good value.
 
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I can get the RX 480 for like 160$ rn, should I go for it? Do you think its a solid choice cause Nvidia GPUs here are really expensive
 
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Great deal go for it.
 
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