AMD RX 580 8GB vs GTX 1060 6GB! I NEED YOUR HELP!

[TheFafnir]

So im building a new computer for my friend and I have sourced all the other parts except the gpu. For this I have decided either the GTX 1060 6gb or the RX 580. Both cards are bascially the same price. Where I am confused is does the 2GB more vram from the rx 580 outweigh the lower core clock than the 1060? The games he will be playing mostly are: Overwatch, Fortnite, GTA V and Sea of Thieves. I want your guy's opinion on this topic.

 

Thanks in advance!

[Nocte]

For the same price I would go with the RX 580. It's a slightly better card overall, but the 1060 can pull more FPS in some of those games depending on optimisation. 

 

In DirectX 12 games the RX 580 wins in most (if not all) of them. 

 

In DirectX 11 they trade blows depending on the game. 

[MrTiC]

Overwatch & fortnite, Rx 580 with a 144hz freesync .. 

[TheFafnir]

All these games will be played on his 1080p monitor. Cpu is ryzen 5 1500x

[TheFafnir]

So still the rx 580?

 

[Crunchy Dragon]

-Moved to Graphics Cards-

[Shoob]

The 1060 performs better in most of the games you've mentioned. The only real advantage of the RX 580 is the Freesync support, so if you plan on getting a Freesync monitor, definitely get the 580. It consumes about 100W more than the 1060 so that should also be taken into consideration.

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

Definitely the RX 580. Trades blows with the 1060 in terms of raw performance but it has FreeSync not to mention those sexy AF coolers from Sapphire

[TheFafnir]

@Crunchy Dragon What is your opinion on this subject and could you rate this build? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dRkdq4 no overclocking for the cpu

[Bananasplit_00]

Last time I checked benchmarks the 580 8gb was on average a little better and it also has freesync so I'd get the 580

[Crunchy Dragon]

1 minute ago, TheFafnir said:

@Crunchy Dragon What is your opinion on this subject and could you rate this build? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dRkdq4 no overclocking for the cpu

For the same price, I would go with the 580, mostly for the extra VRAM.

 

They're fairly equal cards though.

[TheFafnir]

Ok bros RX 580 it is. Rate this overall build for it! https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dRkdq4

[Shoob]

1 minute ago, TheFafnir said:

Ok bros RX 580 it is. Rate this overall build for it! https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dRkdq4

If you're getting an RX 580, get a Sapphire one. Nitro+ is the best 580 available. Pulse is slightly hotter and louder, but still a really decent card, better than MSI Armor.

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

3 minutes ago, TheFafnir said:

@Crunchy Dragon What is your opinion on this subject and could you rate this build? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dRkdq4 no overclocking for the cpu

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

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($174.69 @ OutletPC) - 2 more cores will make compooter go moar fastar. The included Wraith Spire can handle moderate overclocks so there's no need to buy a $30 cooler
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($55.98 @ Newegg) - The only budget B350 board with decent VRM cooling
Memory: G.Skill - Flare X 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($160.98 @ Newegg) - Flare X is made for Ryzen. Only 2400 but you can overclock the crap out of it
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.85 @ OutletPC) - Best SATA3 SSD other than the 860 Evo rn.
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.89 @ OutletPC)  - The Barracuda 2TB. Works fine for a game drive
Video Card: Sapphire - Radeon RX 580 8GB NITRO+ Video Card  ($324.98 @ Newegg) - Sexiest RX 580 on the market and it's a great cooler too
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.99 @ Amazon) - You chose it not me. I'd get a meshify C instead though
Power Supply: EVGA - 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ B&H) - 650w, 80+ Gold, modular, EVGA 10 year warranty. What more could you want?
Total: $1029.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-06-20 14:32 EDT-0400

[TheFafnir]

THANKS GUYS!

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

1 minute ago, TheFafnir said:

THANKS GUYS!

No problem, that list I gave ya will handle 1080p 144HZ gaming in eSports and 75+ FPS in AAA games at High-Ultra just fine. I say go for it. 

 

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BTW have some peripheral reccomendations

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nWw3RJ
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nWw3RJ/by_merchant/

Monitor: AOC - G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($195.94 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master - MasterKeys Pro S Wired Standard Keyboard  ($112.74 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech - G502 Proteus Spectrum Wired Optical Mouse  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Headphones: Corsair - HS50  Headset  ($49.48 @ Amazon) 
Total: $408.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-06-20 14:39 EDT-0400

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