Help me decide which GTX graphics card 1060 or 1070 for my needs

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stevenh777

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So i'm planning on this pc build:
- AMD Ryzen 2700X with the stock cooler that comes with it
- 16GB Corsair 3000Mhz RAM
- 256 Samsung 960 SSD
- AX370 Gigabyte Gaming 5
- Evga 600W PSU
- I will be using 2x 1080p LED Monitor screens.

But do not know which GTX graphics card to get for my needs. I play games like fortnight, tom clancy's rainbow six, pubg and league of legends.

Would a GTX 1060 suffice if I plan on gaming on one monitor screen while watching a 1080p video on my other screen?

It's just that with the GTX 1060 that would reach my maximum budget. GTX 1070 would push it but I might be willing to spend a little extra if it's really required for my needs.
 
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If you intend to game at 1080P w/ 60 Hz refresh, a GTX1060 is currently more than sufficient...; I use one daily, mine works great!

If you think you might need higher refresh rates 100/144 Hz for a monitor in the future, or 1440P monitor for gaming, go to the GTX1070...
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If you intend to game at 1080P w/ 60 Hz refresh, a GTX1060 is currently more than sufficient...; I use one daily, mine works great!

If you think you might need higher refresh rates 100/144 Hz for a monitor in the future, or 1440P monitor for gaming, go to the GTX1070...
 
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What is the difference between the PSU I got and the models that you're suggesting?
 
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Your Evga PSU is only Bronze certified.
This is a better choice:
https://www.amazon.de/Corsair-RM550x-PC-Netzteil-Voll-Modulares-Kabelmanagement/dp/B015Q7F36M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525304394&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair%2Brm%2B550&th=1
 
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Yea but guys, if he is not having Power Supply issues, why spend the extra money? The manufacturer is still of an elite company in "EVGA". If it fails on him, the Machine will just power down. It won't fry any hardware.
 
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cab.gs047

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I know, he can take the EVGA Psu. It has more than enough W for his build but a Gold certified Psu has still more quality.
Sry for my bad english btw.
 
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That psu price isn’t coming up right for me... is the Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 650W cheaper for you? Also a great unit.

Edit: The info on the 1070 with 1440p is a bit misleading. It will run 60fps ultra on the vast majority of games, including BF1, Witcher 3, Divinity 2, Andromeda... anything I have thrown at it. On the rare occasion it couldn't on a very new game, 1440p/high is still much better then 1080p/ultra (I've tested it both ways) and will get you above 60. I get 90-100fps on BF1 1440p/high, doing so just to keep the framerate up.
 
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stevenh777

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The Evga's SuperNOVA G2 is £58.67 for me, but the Season Focus Plus Gold 650W is coming up as £89.99. So I think I will stick to the G2 instead to save myself the money.

 
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