Is the GTX 1060 with 6GB a better choice than the GTX 1070 with 8GB?
Is the GTX 1060 with 6GB a better choice than the GTX 1070 with 8GB?
I'm contemplating whether to replace my graphics card, currently a GTX 1060 with 6GB, and move to a GTX 1070. Will this significantly improve my gaming experience? Here’s a breakdown of my current system:
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70, Military Green
Graphics Card: Gigabyte GTX 1060 6GB, WINDFORCE OC
Processor: Intel i7-4790k 4.0GHz, boosted to 4.4GHz
Memory: Corsair Vengeance, 16GB DDR3 (2x8GB)
Motherboard: Maximus VI Hero
Power Supply: AX760 ATX, 760 Watt, 80 PLUS® PLATINUM Certified Fully-Modular
Storage: Crucial CT256MX100 (256GB SSD), Seagate 2TB HDD, Hitachi 80GB SSD
Keyboard: Razer Cynosa Chroma RGB
Mouse: Logitech G502 HERO RGB
I also intend to upgrade my storage devices in the near future, aiming for a 1TB SSD for games, a 3TB HDD for less frequently used files and other data, and a separate SSD for booting my operating system.
Regarding your display setup: What is the resolution and refresh rate of your screen? With a 1080p, 60Hz display, the GTX 1060 might struggle, but you could continue using it if you’re prepared to adjust image quality settings. If you're looking at resolutions beyond 1080p and 60Hz, an upgrade is highly recommended. Currently, I’m planning to purchase a superior monitor around the holiday season and am presently utilizing two 1080p, 60Hz monitors.
The best choice for you hinges on the games you enjoy and your monitor’s resolution. A 1070 graphics card is roughly 30-40% more powerful than a 1060, providing significantly broader visual settings possibilities. You'll likely be able to run nearly every game at 1080p resolution, or experience playable detail and frame rates at 1440p. If you possess a 1440p display, upgrading might be beneficial; however, if your monitor is only 1080p, you likely won't see a substantial improvement unless you have a remarkably quick 144Hz screen, in which case the 1070 will certainly help you fully utilize that high refresh rate. Nevertheless, I recommend holding off for now. Currently, the GPU market is excessively costly given its performance levels. Soon, AMD will release new graphics cards, which will undoubtedly disrupt the entire market and allow you to achieve greater performance for comparable money or equivalent performance at a reduced price. No matter which GPU you ultimately select, whether from AMD or Nvidia, you'll receive considerably more value than you would today. Best of luck.
User joshnipshank1998:
User Shektron:
Could you tell me about your monitor's display specifications – specifically, its resolution and refresh rate? For a 1080p, 60Hz display, the GTX 1060 is nearing its limits, but you could continue using it if you’re prepared to reduce visual quality settings. However, for resolutions beyond 1080p at 60Hz, an upgrade is highly recommended.
Currently, I’m currently utilizing two 1080p, 60Hz screens. If your new monitors will be at 1440p or support a refresh rate exceeding 60Hz, then the GTX 1070 is recommended. If they're only going to be 1080p at 60Hz and your GTX 1060 isn’t providing adequate performance, then the 1070 is worthwhile. To enjoy detailed graphics in upcoming games, the 1060 simply won’t suffice. You'll likely need to settle for lower settings or play less graphically intensive titles with your 1060. Alternatively, considering the upcoming AMD generation is also a viable strategy, as suggested by another commenter.
Shektron :
joshnipshank1998 :
Shektron :
What's the resolution and refresh rate of your monitor? For 1080p 60 Hz, the GTX 1060 doesn't have too much left, but you can hold onto it for a little longer if willing to compromise on detail settings. For anything higher than 1080p 60 Hz, you should definitely upgrade.
Right now im just waiting on boxing day to buy a better monitor, but as of now im just using 2 1080p, 60hz monitors
Okay sweet, im most likely just going to get it. Im buying it off my friend for $380 so i think its a pretty good deal.
And what i plan on getting is getting two ultra wide curved monitors cause there's some going on right now for about $300 at 1440p 144hz
Get the GTX 1070 if your new monitors will be 1440p or will have higher refresh rate than 60 Hz. If they will be 1080p 60 Hz, then only get the 1070 if your GTX 1060 doesn't give you satisfactory performance. If you want to play at high details or better in games that come out within the next few years, the 1060 is not enough. Basically, you only stick with your 1060 if you are either fine with running newer games at medium or lower settings, or the games you play aren't very graphically demanding. In all other cases, the GTX 1070 will be a good upgrade, although waiting for next gen AMD is also a good option, as mentioned by a previous reply.
I’m probably going to acquire it soon. I'll be purchasing it from a friend for $380, and I consider that to be a favorable purchase.
My intention is to obtain two expansive, curved displays because of current discounts offering them at $300 with a resolution of 1440p and a refresh rate of 144Hz.
However, a GTX 1070 won’t be sufficient for running games at 1440p and 144Hz, particularly in graphically intensive titles. While it might manage 1440p at 144Hz for games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Overwatch, it will only deliver 1440p at 60Hz in more demanding games, and even then, with high settings. Furthermore, utilizing ultrawide monitors adds to the processing load – this applies to standard 1440p as well. You'll likely need to upgrade your graphics card again relatively quickly if you choose these displays.
I will not be playing video games as frequently because I use a significant amount of computer programs, such as CAD software and similar applications. And shoot! I was referring to one ultra-wide monitor combined with a standard-sized monitor positioned on the side.