GTX 1060 3GB

[Splodge1231]

Hi,

 

I am able to choose between the Palit GTX 1060 3GB (All linked below), the Asus GTX 1060 3GB (Mini) and the EVGA GTX 1060 3GB Superclocked (Singe Fan). I am looking for raw non-overclocked power. I don't really have an issue with power or thermals (Unless of thermal throttling). I can get them all for the same price.

 

Thanks

 

Palit - http://www.palit.com/palit/vgapro.php?id=2674

Asus - https://www.asus.com/us/Graphics-Cards/PH-GTX1060-3G/

Evga - https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=03G-P4-6162-KR

[genexis_x]

Personally, I'll get the cheapest one since 1060 isn't a very hot card and doesn't need a beefy cooling. However I do prefer 2 fan solution instead on single fan since the card will run quieter. I'll lean towards Palit Dual.

[Splodge1231]

1 minute ago, ZM Fong said:

Personally, I'll get the cheapest one since 1060 isn't a very hot card and doesn't need a beefy cooling. However I do prefer 2 fan solution instead on single fan since the card will run quieter. I'll lean towards Palit Dual.

Yeah, pricing isn't an issue, I'm just looking for the most performance

 

[genexis_x]

44 minutes ago, Splodge1231 said:

Yeah, pricing isn't an issue, I'm just looking for the most performance

They are pretty much all the same. Even the slowest 1060 3GB card is about 5-10% less performance compared to an OCed 1060 3GB. If you want the most performance, step up to a higher model is a much better decision.

[Jaminahat]

Definately go for the 6gb model.. It'll be worth it 100%

 

EDIT: The palit card you have linked there is the 6gb model anyway, i'd go for that

[Splodge1231]

3 hours ago, Jaminahat said:

Definately go for the 6gb model.. It'll be worth it 100%

 

EDIT: The palit card you have linked there is the 6gb model anyway, i'd go for that

Yeah, sorry, heard that too many times. I am literally at the end of my budget and can't go any further. It was this or a 970

[Jaminahat]

5 hours ago, Splodge1231 said:

Yeah, sorry, heard that too many times. I am literally at the end of my budget and can't go any further. It was this or a 970

The Palit one you have listed in this thread is the 6GB option... You said you can afford all of the ones you have linked? 

So why would you go for the 3gb option..? Plus the Palit one has dual fan

[Splodge1231]

13 minutes ago, Jaminahat said:

The Palit one you have listed in this thread is the 6GB option... You said you can afford all of the ones you have linked? 

So why would you go for the 3gb option..? Plus the Palit one has dual fan

Ok, I didn't mean to link the 6gb one. it's the 3gb

[alphaproject]

Still.... I second buying the 1060 6Gb it's much better. I have the EVGA SSC and it's great and so quiet and cool.

[Splodge1231]

1 minute ago, alphaproject said:

Still.... I second buying the 1060 6Gb it's much better. I have the EVGA SSC and it's great and so quiet and cool.

I literally have 0 budget for that unfortunately 

[alphaproject]

Awww..... Can't you wait for some Xmas money maybe?

[Splodge1231]

1 minute ago, alphaproject said:

Awww..... Can't you wait for some Xmas money maybe?

Well the reason the I am upgrading is for Virtual Reality

[Jaminahat]

1 minute ago, Splodge1231 said:

Well the reason the I am upgrading is for Virtual Reality

100% wait and save up for the 6gb version then... seriously, you'd be silly not too

 

EDIT: There is only like £60 difference in the two

[Splodge1231]

1 minute ago, Jaminahat said:

100% wait and save up for the 6gb version then... seriously, you'd be silly not too

Hmmm in the UK I can get the 3gb for 180 and the 6gb costs 255

[Splodge1231]

If you had to choose from the 3gb?

[Jaminahat]

2 minutes ago, Splodge1231 said:

Hmmm in the UK I can get the 3gb for 180 and the 6gb costs 255

I am also in the UK...

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zotac-NVIDIA-GeForce-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B01I5O5AP2/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1513457540&sr=1-3&keywords=gtx+1060+6gb

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Palit-NE51060015J9-1060D-NVIDIA-GeForce-Graphics/dp/B01IMZTEBK/ref=sr_1_19?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1513457540&sr=1-19&keywords=gtx+1060+6gb

 

Try these, they aren't too much more and will be far better, especially in VR.

 

[Splodge1231]

1 minute ago, Jaminahat said:

I am also in the UK...

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zotac-NVIDIA-GeForce-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B01I5O5AP2/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1513457540&sr=1-3&keywords=gtx+1060+6gb

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Palit-NE51060015J9-1060D-NVIDIA-GeForce-Graphics/dp/B01IMZTEBK/ref=sr_1_19?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1513457540&sr=1-19&keywords=gtx+1060+6gb

 

Try these, they aren't too much more and will be far better, especially in VR.

 

Ok thanks, I will consider it

[Jaminahat]

Just now, Splodge1231 said:

Ok thanks, I will consider it

Would definately be worth your time and the extra cash...

 

However, if you really cant stretch to £250 (Which i can't stress how much you should try too) then go for the palit one, hasn't got the best looks but its dual fan so should keep colder which also helps if you ever want to OC

[Splodge1231]

1 minute ago, Jaminahat said:

Would definately be worth your time and the extra cash...

 

However, if you really cant stretch to £250 (Which i can't stress how much you should try too) then go for the palit one, hasn't got the best looks but its dual fan so should keep colder which also helps if you ever want to OC

Im not trying to OC, I believe the other 2 cards are pre oc

 

[Jaminahat]

4 minutes ago, Splodge1231 said:

Im not trying to OC, I believe the other 2 cards are pre oc

 

Yeah i would personally go dual fan either way, or triple fan, but your budget doesn't accommodate for that.

[Splodge1231]

Just now, Jaminahat said:

Yeah i would personally go dual fan either way, or triple fan, but your budget doesn't accommodate for that.

Yeah, thanks ayways

 

[Splodge1231]

Hmmmm, I have been looking at the specs and the evga is the best. Right?

[blitzilla]

Just stop. The best  1060 3gb vs the worst 3gb difference is marhinal tou wont even notice it, number of fans dont matter the card runs cool anyway, the 6gb is  like 5-10% stronger than the 3gb does it mean its worth  80£ more? nothe value card is  the 3gb  just get it dont look back.  But if your about to pay more for a 3gb to get fancy scc version than just get the cheapest 6gb youll have better value there

[blitzilla]

Evga makes great card

[alphaproject]

The EVGA SSC 1060 6Gb I got is really, really nice.... no coil whine... dead silent... Runs games around 55-60c. The 3Gb would choke on the AAA titles far more because of the small amount of Vram. I can't imagine using 3 Gb from the 3.5/4 in the 970 which stuttered in Wolfenstein 2. People have stated that the 970 and 1060 6 Gb are close in performance but in real world gaming depending on your system I don't think the 970 is really as close as people think. I not only gained FPS but I gained quality as well.

 

I was able to max out Wolfenstein 2 but I had to turn down settings on the 970 to maintain a decent 45-60 fps but the 1060 handles it like nothing at a locked 65 fps.