First Build, Looking for GPU advice.

[Zustra]

Any comments, recommendations or tips for a first time builder are welcome!

CPU- i5-6600k - $240

CPU Cooler- NZXT Kraken X31 - $70

MOBO- Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 - $140 (other recommendations welcome)

RAM- G.Skill TridentZ 16GB (2x8) DDR4-3200 - $100

Storage- Samsung 850 EVO SSD 500GB - $150

GPU-???

Case- Fractal Design Define S - $70

PSU- EVGA Supernova NEX 650W - $80

------------------- Possible Graphics Cards --------------------------

SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 480 8GB - $240

EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 SC GAMING, ACX 2.0 - $260

PNY GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB - $260

Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX - $260

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce - $390

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Crossfire from AMD is tempting for future upgrades

 

[TofuLion]

go with 1070 if you can afford it. always better to have the strongest single card. also, the NEX psu isnt the best. look for b2 or g2 from evga.

 

[Thulram]

I would pick the Gigabyte GTX 1070 if you want the best performance. If you want to strike the balance between performance and not spending too much, the EVGA GTX 1060 is my recommendation out of the others.

Additionally, I would look around for a EVGA Supernova B2 PSU if you want to stay with an EVGA PSU.