which 2060 model is the best one?

[Lilninjsways]

So after 2 discussions between a 2060 and vega 56 I've decided with the 2060 but now I gotta decide about which model or specific card for $400 (USD) I've seen abunch I like but I dont know which one I should get! I've never shopped for newer and higher end cards before so i do not wanna screw up and get the crap model 

 

My case is a asus strix B450-F ATX AM4 motherboard with a Phanteks eclipse P400S case so I guess you know what size card I can put in my build

[Fasauceome]

For $400 you can get a strix card, which will be quite good. A6G or O6G are good.

[LukeSavenije]

boy do i have something for you

 

as long as you get C+ it should be fine, you don't NEED a strix

[Jurrunio]

I want to say "the cheapest non-mITX card will do as they perform about the same", but seeing a low end among Strix branding board means it's probably irrelevant.

[MeatFeastMan]

This is the cheapest 3 fan 2060 card. Doesn't go too overboard on price but retains 3 fans: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/gBKcCJ/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-2060-6-gb-gaming-oc-video-card-gv-n2060gaming-oc-6gd

 

 

[Eastman51]

37 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

For $400 you can get a strix card, which will be quite good. A6G or O6G are good.

As someone who has had Strix cards from both 20 series and 10 series, I can attest to their cooler design.

 

If you can afford it, and like the design, Strix is a great option.

[Lilninjsways]

49 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

For $400 you can get a strix card, which will be quite good. A6G or O6G are good.

where can i get a card for 400? i always see them about 15 or 20 over

[Lilninjsways]

11 minutes ago, Eastman51 said:

As someone who has had Strix cards from both 20 series and 10 series, I can attest to their cooler design.

 

If you can afford it, and like the design, Strix is a great option.

what are some other benefits to strix cards that isnt just cooling?

[Fasauceome]

Just now, Lilninjsways said:

where can i get a card for 400? i always see them about 15 or 20 over

Well if the $400 mark is the hard limit, then the 6G will do.

Check out pcpartpicker for the pricing options, the 6G strix is at $399.99

[Lilninjsways]

1 minute ago, fasauceome said:

Well if the $400 mark is the hard limit, then the 6G will do.

Check out pcpartpicker for the pricing options, the 6G strix is at $399.99

whats the difference between the 2 model's?

[Fasauceome]

1 minute ago, Lilninjsways said:

whats the difference between the 2 model's?

The A6G is the "advanced OC", the O6G is the "OC", and the 6G is the base model. Small clock speed differences, and the extra $20 is worth spending imo. Still, the great cooler on the strix models affords great OC headroom, and these are high binned chips.

[Lilninjsways]

Just now, fasauceome said:

The A6G is the "advanced OC", the O6G is the "OC", and the 6G is the base model. Small clock speed differences, and the extra $20 is worth spending imo. Still, the great cooler on the strix models affords great OC headroom, and these are high binned chips.

I will see if I can do the A6C or the O6C do you have any other recommendations?

[Fasauceome]

Just now, Lilninjsways said:

I will see if I can do the A6C or the O6C do you have any other recommendations?

Other than that, the Aorus 2060 Xtreme and the EVGA XC Ultra are both great picks.

[Eastman51]

Just now, Lilninjsways said:

what are some other benefits to strix cards that isnt just cooling?

The exceptional cooler design gives them a decent bit of OC headroom, or just really good temps. For indie games and less demanding games, my Strix cards can run completely silently (fans don't turn on until the GPU core reaches 54-55C, this is in the gaming profile set in Asus GPU Tweak II).

The Factory OC models (the 'A' and 'O' models) achieve pretty good stock performance (my 1070 Strix used to clock quite a bit higher than even some other factory OC 10 series cards).

The Strix cards have two 4pin PWM fan headers on them, so you can have the GPU control, say, a bottom intake case fan.

I believe they also have a RGB header on them, though I have not used this feature.

 

On the downsides:

The strix cards are quite large. Depending on your case layout, these cards may not fit or be difficult to fit. 20 series strix cards are also 2.7 slot cards, and can block access to two PCIe slots depending on motherboard layout.

These cards are also quite heavy, and I wouldn't recommend putting one in a non-reinforced PCIe slot; unless your motherboard lays horizontally.

[Lilninjsways]

7 minutes ago, Eastman51 said:

The Strix cards have two 4pin PWM fan headers on them, so you can have the GPU control, say, a bottom intake case fan.

I believe they also have a RGB header on them, though I have not used this feature.

do you think a seasonic s12 620 (power supply) has two 4pin header's? I havent really touched my power supply for about a year and i do not remember if it does or not

[Eastman51]

1 minute ago, Lilninjsways said:

do you think a seasonic s12 620 (power supply) has two 4pin header's? I havent really touched my power supply for about a year and i do not remember if it does or not

According to Seasonic's website, the S12ii has two 6+2 pin PCIe connectors.

 

4-pin PSU connectors are typically for the CPU.

[Lilninjsways]

1 minute ago, Eastman51 said:

According to Seasonic's website, the S12ii has two 6+2 pin PCIe connectors.

 

4-pin PSU connectors are typically for the CPU.

will it still work with the strix card? 

[Eastman51]

1 minute ago, Lilninjsways said:

will it still work with the strix card? 

The Strix 2060 has a 8-pin and a 6-pin power connector.

You will have to use one 6+2 as an 8 pin, and use the other one as just a 6 pin.

 

Your PSU should have plenty of power to drive it, along with the rest of your system.

[Lilninjsways]

Just now, Eastman51 said:

The Strix 2060 has a 8-pin and a 6-pin power connector.

You will have to use one 6+2 as an 8 pin, and use the other one as just a 6 pin.

 

Your PSU should have plenty of power to drive it, along with the rest of your system.

alright thanks!  I am gonna see if i can push the extra 20