2060 or 2070 for 1440p 144hz

[AllTattersNoBrains]

Which would be better for 1440p, 144hz, 60+fps. I know the 2060 is really close to the 2070 but I wasn't sure if it could handle 1440p. The max I would spend on a GPU would be $550. Don't care about rtx. The monitor would be freesync G sync compatible. Don't have a computer yet but just coming up with a build. I know a lot of people have asked about this, but I haven't really been able to find an answer. Thanks. 

 

CPU ryzen 2600 overclocked to 4.2gz

RAM 16gb DDR4 3000

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/AllTattersNoBrains/saved/nLNdXL

[PopsicleHustler]

Just for your information, Ryzen is bad for high refresh rate gaming.

 

As for your post, 2070 is obviously better. 2060 is bad value imo.

 

Have you looked into used 1080ti market btw?

[Jurrunio]

what games?

[Crunchy Dragon]

Just now, PopsicleHustler said:

Ryzen is bad for high refresh rate gaming.

How is that?

 

I've never heard of problems with Ryzen at 100+Hz gaming.

[TheDankKoosh]

7 minutes ago, AllTattersNoBrains said:

Which would be better for 1440p, 144hz, 60+fps. I know the 2060 is really close to the 2070 but I wasn't sure if it could handle 1440p. The max I would spend on a GPU would be $550. Don't care about rtx. The monitor would be freesync G sync compatible. Don't have a computer yet but just coming up with a build. I know a lot of people have asked about this, but I haven't really been able to find an answer. Thanks. 

 

CPU ryzen 2600 overclocked to 4.2gz

RAM 16gb DDR4 3000

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/AllTattersNoBrains/saved/nLNdXL

Tuned it up for you, this should do great for 1440p 144hz

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3wN7LJ
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3wN7LJ/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($164.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - PURE ROCK 51.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($35.89 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Gelid Solutions - GC-Extreme 3.5 g Thermal Paste  ($11.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU650 480 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY - GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB XLR8 Gaming Overclocked Edition Video Card  ($538.10 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C Dark TG ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Walmart)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx (2018) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: VIOTEK - GFT27DB 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor  ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Tecware - Phantom RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($45.00)
Mouse: Logitech - G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse  ($65.64 @ Amazon)
Other: Aigo Case fan ($26.00)
Total: $1655.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-31 22:37 EDT-0400

[Blademaster91]

11 minutes ago, PopsicleHustler said:

Just for your information, Ryzen is bad for high refresh rate gaming.

 

As for your post, 2070 is obviously better. 2060 is bad value imo.

 

Have you looked into used 1080ti market btw?

The Ryzen 2600 isn't bad for 100Hz+ gaming, a 9700K would get you more FPS although a 2600 is fine.

If the OP doesn't mind getting used, the 1080Ti is about as fast as a RTX2080.

[lmeneses]

19 minutes ago, PopsicleHustler said:

Just for your information, Ryzen is bad for high refresh rate gaming.

 

As for your post, 2070 is obviously better. 2060 is bad value imo.

 

Have you looked into used 1080ti market btw?

You think the 2060 is bad value and not the 2070? Also, when has ryzen been bad for high refresh rate gaming? @AllTattersNoBrains with your budget, obviously the 2070 is the more powerful card; however, in most games, the 2070 only provides 10 more frames over a 2060. So, it is kinda hard for me to recommend it when you can get a 2060 for about $100 less

[Turtle Rig]

20 minutes ago, PopsicleHustler said:

Just for your information, Ryzen is bad for high refresh rate gaming.

 

As for your post, 2070 is obviously better. 2060 is bad value imo.

 

Have you looked into used 1080ti market btw?

For 1440p and AA methods turned on the 2060 will not give you 144fps to match your refresh rate.  The 2060 or 1060 is meant for 1080p gaming.  Honestly you will need a 1080 or a 2080 if you want to hit 144fps alto it will dip, and depends on the game too.  If you play CS:GO then 2060 would suffice.  But if your playing Unreal Engine games and what not then you will need a 1080 or 2080.  Good luck with your decision.

[AllTattersNoBrains]

31 minutes ago, TheDankKoosh said:

Tuned it up for you, this should do great for 1440p 144hz

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3wN7LJ
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3wN7LJ/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($164.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - PURE ROCK 51.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($35.89 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Gelid Solutions - GC-Extreme 3.5 g Thermal Paste  ($11.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU650 480 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY - GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB XLR8 Gaming Overclocked Edition Video Card  ($538.10 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C Dark TG ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Walmart)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx (2018) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: VIOTEK - GFT27DB 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor  ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Tecware - Phantom RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($45.00)
Mouse: Logitech - G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse  ($65.64 @ Amazon)
Other: Aigo Case fan ($26.00)
Total: $1655.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-31 22:37 EDT-0400

Thanks

[AllTattersNoBrains]

34 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

what games?

A mix a fps and RPG. Csgo, pubg, Doom, assassin's Creed. Games like that. 

[AllTattersNoBrains]

39 minutes ago, PopsicleHustler said:

Just for your information, Ryzen is bad for high refresh rate gaming.

 

As for your post, 2070 is obviously better. 2060 is bad value imo.

 

Have you looked into used 1080ti market btw?

 

[AllTattersNoBrains]

41 minutes ago, PopsicleHustler said:

Just for your information, Ryzen is bad for high refresh rate gaming.

 

As for your post, 2070 is obviously better. 2060 is bad value imo.

 

Have you looked into used 1080ti market btw?

Wasn't sure if I wanted to take the risk buying a used GPU. 

[AllTattersNoBrains]

20 minutes ago, Turtle Rig said:

For 1440p and AA methods turned on the 2060 will not give you 144fps to match your refresh rate.  The 2060 or 1060 is meant for 1080p gaming.  Honestly you will need a 1080 or a 2080 if you want to hit 144fps alto it will dip, and depends on the game too.  If you play CS:GO then 2060 would suffice.  But if your playing Unreal Engine games and what not then you will need a 1080 or 2080.  Good luck with your decision.

If you run at 1440p 144hz and get 60fps out of the game will the picture look bad. I'm coming from console so I wanted to get at least 60fps. I don't need 144fps. 

[Jurrunio]

32 minutes ago, AllTattersNoBrains said:

A mix a fps and RPG. Csgo, pubg, Doom, assassin's Creed. Games like that. 

2070 will fare better, but the price really puts me off. Tbh the best performing option if you buy new is a pair of Vega 56, with a higher wattage PSU, even though going multi GPU itself isn't really a good choice

[TheDankKoosh]

8 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

2070 will fare better, but the price really puts me off. Tbh the best performing option if you buy new is a pair of Vega 56, with a higher wattage PSU.

I am a fan of amd's recent work, but crossfire is leagues behind sli (which already as terrible support) due to nvlink and general dev consistency. I would never suggest a mgpu setup to anyone other than the big boy ballers that have money to burn on x2 2080 ti.

[AllTattersNoBrains]

1 hour ago, TheDankKoosh said:

Tuned it up for you, this should do great for 1440p 144hz

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3wN7LJ
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3wN7LJ/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($164.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - PURE ROCK 51.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($35.89 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Gelid Solutions - GC-Extreme 3.5 g Thermal Paste  ($11.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU650 480 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY - GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB XLR8 Gaming Overclocked Edition Video Card  ($538.10 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C Dark TG ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Walmart)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx (2018) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: VIOTEK - GFT27DB 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor  ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Tecware - Phantom RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($45.00)
Mouse: Logitech - G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse  ($65.64 @ Amazon)
Other: Aigo Case fan ($26.00)
Total: $1655.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-31 22:37 EDT-0400

I like the monitor

[PopsicleHustler]

1 hour ago, Blademaster91 said:

The Ryzen 2600 isn't bad for 100Hz+ gaming, a 9700K would get you more FPS although a 2600 is fine.

If the OP doesn't mind getting used, the 1080Ti is about as fast as a RTX2080.

It isn't, but even 8600k is miles better for high refresh rate gaming. I personally gained over 40FPS in BF5 by going from 1600 to 8700k. Same in other games like Origins, League of Legends and Witcher 3.  In Lol I had massive FPS increase from 100 to 200+ by moving to Intel.

[Ankerson]

2 hours ago, AllTattersNoBrains said:

Which would be better for 1440p, 144hz, 60+fps. I know the 2060 is really close to the 2070 but I wasn't sure if it could handle 1440p. The max I would spend on a GPU would be $550. Don't care about rtx. The monitor would be freesync G sync compatible. Don't have a computer yet but just coming up with a build. I know a lot of people have asked about this, but I haven't really been able to find an answer. Thanks. 

 

CPU ryzen 2600 overclocked to 4.2gz

RAM 16gb DDR4 3000

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/AllTattersNoBrains/saved/nLNdXL

 

If you are planning on playing at 1440P then the RTX 2070 would be the starting point if you want to actually play at reasonable settings to take advantage of the higher resolution.

 

The 2060 and below are really 1080P cards.

[AllTattersNoBrains]

Thanks for the feedback 

[Stormseeker9]

13 hours ago, lmeneses said:

You think the 2060 is bad value and not the 2070? Also, when has ryzen been bad for high refresh rate gaming? @AllTattersNoBrains with your budget, obviously the 2070 is the more powerful card; however, in most games, the 2070 only provides 10 more frames over a 2060. So, it is kinda hard for me to recommend it when you can get a 2060 for about $100 less

And once you overclock the 2070 it shits on the 2060... I’m running above 2ghz in my 2070 for 1440p and get between 75-350 FPS depending on game / graphical settings 

[TheDankKoosh]

13 hours ago, PopsicleHustler said:

It isn't, but even 8600k is miles better for high refresh rate gaming. I personally gained over 40FPS in BF5 by going from 1600 to 8700k. Same in other games like Origins, League of Legends and Witcher 3.  In Lol I had massive FPS increase from 100 to 200+ by moving to Intel.

Not always, the 8600k is seeing some weird issues in some games with frametime performance in some games, not to mention that zen+ is a fair bit better than first gen due to latency improvements. An overclocked 2600 performs in between the 8400 and 8600k and after tuning the memory timings and speeds with the 2600, it catches up with the 8600k. 

[TheDankKoosh]

13 hours ago, AllTattersNoBrains said:

I like the monitor

Yeah, the GFT27DB is now the only high refresh 1440p monitor that I'm suggesting since it has similar color performance to more expensive ips panels with much better response times, granted the viewing angles are inferior, but they are pretty damn good for a TN.

 

 

[lmeneses]

2 hours ago, Stormseeker9 said:

And once you overclock the 2070 it shits on the 2060... I’m running above 2ghz in my 2070 for 1440p and get between 75-350 FPS depending on game / graphical settings 

Well, when you overclock the 2060 it closes the gap lmao

[Princess Luna]

16 hours ago, AllTattersNoBrains said:

ryzen 2600

Your CPU also will struggle with 144hz so I say make the wise purchase, go RTX 2060 and just adjust in game settings.

[TheDankKoosh]

1 hour ago, Princess Cadence said:

Your CPU also will struggle with 144hz so I say make the wise purchase, go RTX 2060 and just adjust in game settings.

A 2600 at 4.2ghz and tuned memory will do 144hz just fine, I'd say it's much better then spending way more on a 9700k and downgrading the gpu.