Need Help Choosing a GPU

[mechahitler45]

This will be my first build. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Bm73JV  I have spent time and looked into each of these parts and decided these will suit my PC gaming needs to start off with.I plan on upgrading my system after i get it. I am choosing to stick with the stock cooler because I am on a budget and have no plans to overclock. Noise also isnt a huge problem for me. I plan on getting the red variant of my case when it comes time to purchase all the parts but i prefer to focus on performance instead of looks. 

My budget is $200 - $300 dollars for my GPU but I can be fairly flexible. I want to be able to hit at least 60 fps at 1080p on high-ultra settings. The GTX 1060 3GB has caught my eye I am having trouble deciding which card to get and would love assistance anyway possible. I would like to stay on the green side of the fence but if there is an AMD card that makes a compelling fist choice Id love to hear about it.

I have peripherals and dont need OS. I live in Utah, USA

[TheLagDidIt]

dont go amd, too rare and expensive because of mining, 1060 is a great card, it is vr ready, if you want that

[Lord Nicoll]

2 minutes ago, mechahitler45 said:

This will be my first build. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Bm73JV  I have spent time and looked into each of these parts and decided these will suit my PC gaming needs to start off with.I plan on upgrading my system after i get it. I am choosing to stick with the stock cooler because I am on a budget and have no plans to overclock. Noise also isnt a huge problem for me. I plan on getting the red variant of my case when it comes time to purchase all the parts but i prefer to focus on performance instead of looks. 

My budget is $200 - $300 dollars for my GPU but I can be fairly flexible. I want to be able to hit at least 60 fps at 1080p on high-ultra settings. The GTX 1060 3GB has caught my eye I am having trouble deciding which card to get and would love assistance anyway possible. I would like to stay on the green side of the fence but if there is an AMD card that makes a compelling fist choice Id love to hear about it.

I have peripherals and dont need OS. I live in Utah, USA

I really recommend waiting until the mining craze is over, sadly GPU prices at the moment are massively inflated, you'd be lucky to find GPU's in this class at 150% of their value, let along RRP

[TheLagDidIt]

Just now, TheLagDidIt said:

dont go amd, too rare and expensive because of mining, 1060 is a great card, it is vr ready, if you want that

plus, plenty of manufacturers make red variants, or colors that would go well with the build, such as black

[DocSwag]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RJyxFT/pny-geforce-gtx-1060-6gb-video-card-vcggtx10606pb

 

Also, PLEASE do yourself a favor and don't get that psu. w1 PSUs are pretty bad, go get a Seasonic S12ii or m12ii or corsair CXM grey sticker psu instead.

[NTDaws]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BNmTf8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BNmTf8/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($157.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX B350-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($96.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.44 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PNY - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Video Card  ($279.99 @ Dell Small Business) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 5 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($37.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $740.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-01 21:12 EDT-0400

[mechahitler45]

11 minutes ago, TheLagDidIt said:

dont go amd, too rare and expensive because of mining, 1060 is a great card, it is vr ready, if you want that

Do you have a specific brand or model you would suggest?

[Wingfan]

15 minutes ago, mechahitler45 said:

 

Honestly, its not really a good time for GPU prices. Maybe get the cheapest one that will run your games "ok" and save up for a better one when prices come down. Or buy used, dont really recommend that tho.

[The Sloth]

21 minutes ago, Being Delirious said:

Video Card: PNY - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Video Card  ($279.99 @ Dell Small Business) 

OP look for a used 980ti before getting a gtx 1060. 

[mechahitler45]

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

OP look for a used 980ti before getting a gtx 1060. 

I live in an area that is very sparse for fairly priced components. Ive seen 5 year old cards being sold for the original price, but never a 980ti. Thanks for the suggestion, Ill keep an eye out!

[TheLagDidIt]

35 minutes ago, mechahitler45 said:

Do you have a specific brand or model you would suggest?

gigabyte has good styling that would work