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koperan

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Hello, Im trying to see if its worth upgrading my GPU with my current (old AF) specs? bottlenecking much? Would I notice big diffraction in games? my budget is $200... I was looking at Evga GTX 1050 Ti FTW

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CPU: Xeon X5675 OC 4.2Ghz https://ark.intel.com/products/52577/Intel-Xeon-Processor-X5675-12M-Cache-3_06-GHz-6_40-GTs-Intel-QPI
COOLER: Cooler Master MasterLiquid Lite 120 (push–pull configuration)
MB: ASUS P6T SE https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P6T_SE/
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW+ 4GB https://www.evga.com/Products/Specs/GPU.aspx?pn=70FD7D03-C5A5-4114-8AB6-D2D4EC919BE8
RAM: Kingston HyperX FURY 16GB Kit (2x8GB) 1866MHz DDR3 CL10 https://www.kingston.com/datasheets/HX318C10FBK2_16.pdf
PSU: CORSAIR CX650M http://www.corsair.com/en-us/cx-series-cx650m-650-watt-80-plus-bronze-certified-modular-atx-psu-eu
HDD: SAMSUNG 850 EVO SSD 500GB https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/memory-storage/solid-state-drives/ssd-850-evo-2-5-sata-iii-500gb-mz-75e500b-am/

Thank you!
 
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If you can find a 6GB 1060 at, or near $200 - then absolutely.

The best I've seen them for recently are more in the $250 range and, given the RX570 is about ~94% of it's performance, for nearer 85% of it's cost.... it's tough to justify at $250 or so..... but a very, very strong card.



Replied before I saw your edit.

Personally, I wouldn't pay close to $300 for a 6GB 1060, given the competition at (and below) that pricepoint. RX570's and, to a lesser extent RX580's that are available represent better value for money (and performance per $) than a $300 1060.

$250, it's a little tough to justify, but not unreasonable to opt for. Much more than that, it's a pretty poor value...
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The 1050TI is little "better" overall than a 670, with much lower power consumption and likely longer driver support/optimization.

BUT, I don't feel there's enough 'gains' with a 1050TI to justify a $200 outlay.

IIRC, that Xeon is (relatively) comparable with a 3rd Gen i7...... so OC'd, should pair nicely with stronger GPUs than a 1050TI.

Unless your budget is a "firm" $200, I'd suggest considering a 4GB RX570 @ $215 after rebate.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 570 4GB ARMOR OC Video Card ($214.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $214.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-29 15:44 EST-0500

A nice step up and, with a bit of overclocking, can even close the gap on the RX580.

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Sapphire/RX_570_Pulse/30.html
 
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If you can find a 6GB 1060 at, or near $200 - then absolutely.

The best I've seen them for recently are more in the $250 range and, given the RX570 is about ~94% of it's performance, for nearer 85% of it's cost.... it's tough to justify at $250 or so..... but a very, very strong card.



Replied before I saw your edit.

Personally, I wouldn't pay close to $300 for a 6GB 1060, given the competition at (and below) that pricepoint. RX570's and, to a lesser extent RX580's that are available represent better value for money (and performance per $) than a $300 1060.

$250, it's a little tough to justify, but not unreasonable to opt for. Much more than that, it's a pretty poor value IMO.
 
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