Turning a computer designed for extracting resources into one optimized for entertainment.
Turning a computer designed for extracting resources into one optimized for entertainment.
I own a computer mining setup comprised of:
ASUS ROG Strix B250 Gaming K4 Mainboard
Six EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB FTW ACX 3.0 graphics cards, featuring 6GB of GDDR5 memory, LED lighting, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) and model number 06G-P4-6268-KR
A stylish CORSAIR Hydro Series SP120 HX1200i power supply, rated at 1200 Watts with an 80+ Platinum certification
A 120 GB Sandisk SSD
And 4GB of RAM from HyperX Kingston.
My inquiry is regarding upgrading this system for gaming purposes. Should I focus on the B250 motherboard and GTX 1060, or should I instead sell everything except the graphics card and construct a new build using a Ryzen 5 2600 processor? I'm uncertain which option would yield the optimal results.
Thank you in advance.
I would liquidate all assets. Sixth and seventh generation Intel Core i7 processors remain costly, even on the secondhand market.
Which processor is being used?
My 7700K performs well with Battlefield 1 on a GTX1060...
If you’re aiming for more demanding gaming experiences, you could likely generate funds for an RTX2080 by selling six 1060s!
The CPU is a subpar Celeron, specifically an Intel BX80677G3930 7th Generation Celeron.
I intend to keep a single GTX 1060; I believe this will suffice for gaming Overwatch, Apex, CS:GO, and Anthem with high settings.
However, I'm uncertain about the best course of action.
It seems I’d first need to determine the ideal processor for my B250 motherboard (though its limited support for only 7th generation processors would likely result in a costly upgrade) and then contrast it against a mid-range build similar to the one Linus Tech recommended at the close of 2018, which centered around the Ryzen 5 2600.
Acquire a processor, possibly retain both of the 1060 graphics cards for multi-GPU configuration considering you possess them already. Obtain a bigger solid-state drive for your operating system and applications. This would be the most straightforward and economical approach, avoiding any financial loss from selling off previously owned items for personal use.
The GTX 1060 lacks SLI capability, and similarly, the RTX 2070 doesn’t utilize NVLink. An i5-6500 is readily available at a low cost ($130 USD secondhand via eBay) and would be a simple addition to a standard gaming setup.
Volgren:
The GTX 1060 lacks SLI functionality, and neither does the RTX 2070 utilize NVLink.
An i5-6500 is reasonably inexpensive ($130 USD secondhand via eBay) and would likely be a straightforward choice for a mid-range gaming setup.
I initially believed that because the 960 was capable of SLI, the 1060 could as well. You could also employ a 950 in an SLI configuration.
Currently, the specification requires a minimum of an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 in a multi-GPU setup (SLI) or an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 utilizing NVIDIA Link technology.