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Install Ryzen 5 1600 paired with GTX 1060 graphics card

Install Ryzen 5 1600 paired with GTX 1060 graphics card

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g_ft
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04-05-2017, 04:23 AM
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I understand the 1030 isn't ideal, but I'm sure an upgrade is possible. The 1600 might be limited soon, so I could switch to something like a 1660 later—once prices return to MSRP, and with a £560 budget, I think my current build offers good value. For tips on improvements before purchasing, you can check https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jDzcwz. Thanks!
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g_ft
04-05-2017, 04:23 AM #1

I understand the 1030 isn't ideal, but I'm sure an upgrade is possible. The 1600 might be limited soon, so I could switch to something like a 1660 later—once prices return to MSRP, and with a £560 budget, I think my current build offers good value. For tips on improvements before purchasing, you can check https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jDzcwz. Thanks!

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Oxidian_LP
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04-18-2017, 06:39 PM
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Because the 1600 lacks built-in graphics, it’s likely you’re working with some form of separate graphics. The chances are high that what you have now isn’t significantly worse than a GT 1030. Try allocating a bit more and opt for a card with at least 4GB of VRAM from any model—even a GTX 970 would outperform a GT 1030. Stay patient and careful, and you might find a GTX 970 around $150.
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Oxidian_LP
04-18-2017, 06:39 PM #2

Because the 1600 lacks built-in graphics, it’s likely you’re working with some form of separate graphics. The chances are high that what you have now isn’t significantly worse than a GT 1030. Try allocating a bit more and opt for a card with at least 4GB of VRAM from any model—even a GTX 970 would outperform a GT 1030. Stay patient and careful, and you might find a GTX 970 around $150.

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04-19-2017, 11:19 AM
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It's suggested to use an SSD for your operating system and to upgrade the HDD to a 2TB drive rather than sticking with a single drive. This provides double the capacity at only a modest extra cost of 10-15 dollars.
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TheBrickMonkey
04-19-2017, 11:19 AM #3

It's suggested to use an SSD for your operating system and to upgrade the HDD to a 2TB drive rather than sticking with a single drive. This provides double the capacity at only a modest extra cost of 10-15 dollars.

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Kimisar17
Junior Member
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04-19-2017, 12:21 PM
#4
You won’t require 16GB of RAM; a pair of 4GB units would work just fine based on the cost!
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Kimisar17
04-19-2017, 12:21 PM #4

You won’t require 16GB of RAM; a pair of 4GB units would work just fine based on the cost!

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zNightly
Junior Member
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04-19-2017, 05:38 PM
#5
If you're looking for a GT 1030, opt for the GDDR5 instead of the DDR4. The speed boost can be around 30-40 percent, which is huge! Don't settle for DDR4 just because it's available.
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zNightly
04-19-2017, 05:38 PM #5

If you're looking for a GT 1030, opt for the GDDR5 instead of the DDR4. The speed boost can be around 30-40 percent, which is huge! Don't settle for DDR4 just because it's available.