Should I Get The 1060?

[Maihym]

Should I get a 1060 or a 1070? At the moment I really only have about 200-300 saved up. I could go a bit higher but should I get a 1060 founder's edition. My current build is as follows:

 

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($334.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.16 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($41.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($41.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($159.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Superclocked Video Card  ($233.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit  ($129.95 @ B&H)
Monitor: Samsung T24C550ND 23.6" Monitor
Keyboard: Redragon Karura K502 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech G930 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($93.99 @ Best Buy)
Other: Uping High Precision Programmable Wireless Gaming Mouse With 2000 DPI, Nano Receiver, 5 Programmable Button, 5 User Profiles - Black, M006 ($14.99)
Total: $1407.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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[Zyndo]

I always recommend getting the best hardware you can afford. If you can only afford a 1060, that would be good for your 1080p gaming experience at 60Hz. If you get a 1070 then you can do more with it, or it will have extra headroom available when games become more demanding in the future.

[sazrocks]

Unless you want to go 1440p anytime soon, get a 1060 but don't get the founders edition, the small sc ones from evga cost $260 and have better cooling. Msi also makes a cheap dual fan version too.

[Maihym]

42 minutes ago, sazrocks said:

Unless you want to go 1440p anytime soon, get a 1060 but don't get the founders edition, the small sc ones from evga cost $260 and have better cooling. Msi also makes a cheap dual fan version too.

OK, would I be able to run Arma 3 at max settings? Or GTA 5 at the max settings for 1080p at at least 60 fps.

[Jeet Chowdhury]

Interesting topic indeed... Almost same configuration... Although using ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO MOBO and ASUS 960 4 GB STRIX... Which one should I go for ASUS GTX 1070 Founders or ASUS GTX 1070 STRIX? 

[Maihym]

My question still hasn't been answered.

[Totalimus]

1 hour ago, Maihym said:

My question still hasn't been answered.

Zyndo did, didn't he?

If you are refering to GTA playablity then you would be fine definitely. My friend runs x2 MSAA + Very high settings on GTX 970 and gets stable 60fps. 1060 = 980. But get 1070 if you can