Atlas Graphics Card Brace Support. A Video Card Holder, GPU brace, for custom Deskto Pc Gaming. a GPU stand case mod. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQK7DDW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kI9YzbH87M7TA

I've got this one. Works well and looks awesome!

https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-custom-Gaming/dp/B01DQK7DDW

GPU Brace. Best $20 I've ever spent.

edit : Price dropped, now it's $115.14 after store pickup
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Also on Amazon for the same price : https://smile.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-04G-P4-6251-KR/dp/B01MEFABEL Sold Out

Gotta get yourself a GPU brace, fam.

This one is actually really aesthetically pleasing

Just my opinion, I am no expert, but these seem like the best choices as they are popular, and consideration how much work it would take to design them.
Also check the most popular on Amazon, Newegg and PC part picker.

CPUs from one socket look almost the same right?
So a LGA 1151 and AM3+ CPUs.

For RAM, classic PCB with black chips, maybe another one with a very simple heatspreader in different colors, as it would take quite a lot of work to create realistic heatspreaders for little benefit IMO.

Any HDD, they all look similar.

For SSDs, Samsung are the most popular and very simple to do.

Three most popular CPU coolers prolly are CRYORIG H7, Hyper 212 EVO, and Corsair H100i, maybe with addition of a single fan AIO like Corsair H55.

GPUs are tougher:

• definitely MSI twin frozr, they use them for most cards
  
• ASUS new strix
  
• Gigabyte G1 Gaming as for 1070 and 1080 and Windforce for smaller cards
  
• EVGA hates you, it seems like they have a different design for every card, but the most popular for enthusiasts could be ACX 3.0 used with 1070 and 1080
  
  Motherboards and cases: the hardest parts to pick, almost every one part is completely different from the other.
  Just go by the most popular.
  
  Anything I forgot?

1060 6GB is probably the best bang for your (300) bucks. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IPVSLTC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_qhF-Ab1NSMRH5

What are your other parts / what games/resolution/FPS do you use?

It's also here at Amazon for $130, just in case shipping puts you over that mark from OP

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MCU1ERO/

Here are the other EVGA ones:

• EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING ACX 3.0 ($619.99): http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Graphics-08G-P4-6181-KR/dp/B01GE9RFNK
  
• EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC GAMING ACX 3.0 ($649.99): http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Graphics-08G-P4-6183-KR/dp/B01GAI6478
  
• EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW GAMING ACX 3.0 ($679.99): http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Graphics-08G-P4-6286-KR/dp/B01GAI64GO (same as link in title)
  

Find a used one on craigslist or ebay... come on man dont do that to yourself. You can get GTX 970s for pretty cheap last time I heard. Here less than $200 http://www.ebay.com/itm/EVGA-GTX-970-4GB-GPU-Graphic-Card-04g-p4-1970-kr-/152625694241?hash=item2389334621:g:qJMAAOSw0TxZapzH

Edit: Here is a GTX 1060 for $250 https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-03G-P4-6162-KR/dp/B01KU2CIIY/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1500180099&sr=1-2&keywords=gtx+1060&refinements=p_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A6066315011

Edit: Ok saw you said only $100. Save $25 take some aluminum cans back or wash someones car. Dont get a 750TI PLEASE http://www.ebay.com/itm/EVGA-GeForce-GTX-960-2GB-Video-Graphics-Card-/122592471052?hash=item1c8b14a80c:g:C5QAAOSwhilZZBhf

Here's the new version of the card, almost 5 star reviews, people say it runs cool.

From what I know, I think it's the SC or the 1060 (or specifically, the 1060 SC) single fan that runs hot. I can't imagine the 1050ti generates much heat tbh, but I may be wrong.

Hey! It looks like you've got a pretty solid build started here! I just want to point out a few things to make your life just a little bit easier.

1. The motherboard you have will NOT work with the CPU that you've chosen. You picked a Z170A board, which works with the 6th and 7th generation (if BIOS is flashed) of Intel CPU's, and you're buying an 8th generation. So I would recommend this board or this one instead. Either will work, it just depends on how much money you want to spend.
   
2. Don't buy the power supply you've picked. It puts out way more wattage than you'll use, so I would recommend saving some money and maybe picking up this one. As a bonus it has an RGB fan, so that's kinda cool. It's also fully modular, meaning that you only need to plug the cables into the PSU that you need instead of having extras to hide in your case.
   
3. I'd also save some money on your RAM. This set is cheaper, faster, and only requires that you use two of your RAM slots instead of all four. More upgradeability in the future!
   
4. Think about if you really need 2TB of storage right now. The 1TB SSD you have picked out is going to be great, and if you're new to PC gaming it's going to have plenty of space for awhile. You can always pick up a new HDD (like the Seagate one you have in your cart) later down the road.
   
5. With the money that you've saved, I think that you could upgrade your graphics card from your 1060 (a GREAT option, don't get me wrong) to a 1070 like this one. (EVGA is a great company in my opinion, and I love their graphics cards.) It's a great contender for both 1440p and 1080p gaming!
   
6. Others have said to get a cheaper air cooler instead of opting for the water cooler that you've picked. If you decide to go that route (completely fine) I would maybe go with something like this if you want something extra beefy to keep your CPU cool, or this less beefy one. Either way, 8th generation CPUs run hot, so the water cooler you have would work great.
   
   So there ya go! I hope that you enjoy your new build, it's going to be amazing! If you PM me I'll add you on Steam and we can play some games together when your build is all set!

The favorite 970 is in stock now: http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Graphics-GV-N970G1-GAMING-4GD/dp/B00NH5T1MS

I just got this on amazon to help with sag on my 1080. Mine was sagging less than yours but this was only $20 and an excuse to open up the computer and work on it a little bit.

Atlas Graphics Card Brace Support. A Video Card Holder, GPU brace, for custom Deskto Pc Gaming. a GPU stand case mod. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQK7DDW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hZVtyb51YN81C

Lots of GTX 1080's for sale online for $500-550 right now. Don't know where your looking.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MEEAE9J/?tag=pcpapi-20

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GJEE9BG/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1506694312&sr=1-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=nvidia+gtx+1080&dpPl=1&dpID=51OguWe7MEL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GAI64GO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506694312&sr=1-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=nvidia+gtx+1080&dpPl=1&dpID=51E6cekkZ4L&ref=plSrch

When a 1080 can be had for $120 more right now this seems like such a bad buy, even if it's below current market pricing for it.

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Windforce OC $499

Congratulations on the profit. Thanks for doing this.

Since I don't like my odds, I'll go all out. Price $669.99

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K5F8MJK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pCsgybHAAHMVW

This looks nice and should help.

So basically $10 more than a real GTX 1060 with video output and 3 year warranty? Looks like a good deal to me. No warranty and no video output for $10 more.

edit: unless you want dual fans, then they are around $240. so $30 more for video output and warranty.

It's a good version of the RX570 at a decent price. You can get it a little cheaper (£122) here, but some people have had dodgy dealings with Laptops Direct.

There's another option here for a Gigabyte card with 8GB memory for the same price (£130) but comes with 8GB VRAM instead of 4. It should be a better performing card in VRAM hungry games.

The Sapphire card you posted (your link doesn't work, but I assume you mean this one) is definitely a good quality card. The Gigabyte one is a bit less so (some people hate Gigabyte cards).

Realistically it's about value. You want the best value for your money. It may help to know your budget, what games you want to play and at what settings as well as what the other components of your system are/will be to make a firm recommendation.

If you can find another £30, you can get some 8GB RX580's like this one. On the other hand, if you just want to play Hearthstone, League of Legends and Minecraft, you may be able to save money buy not getting a graphics card and going with an AMD APU like the 3400G.

Why a 570 or 1060 (3GB) when an RX580 with GDDR5 and 8 GB of VRAM is 150-200 USD and beats both in basically all cats?

https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-1386MHz-Graphics-RX-580P8DFD6/dp/B06Y66K3XD/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549751694&sr=8-3&keywords=rx+580

https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-RX-580-vs-Nvidia-GTX-1060-3GB/3923vs3646

https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-RX-580-vs-AMD-RX-570/3923vs3924

I bought this RX 580 back in February for $190 (it's even cheaper now) and I LOVE it.

It's 249 on Amazon and you can also get the 20 MIR. https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-1060-WINDFORCE-GV-N1060WF2OC-6GD/dp/B01JNUO6BG/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1475078098&sr=1-1&keywords=1060

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DQK7DDW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MF7EQJZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1524742372&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=1050+ti&dpPl=1&dpID=51uQKREz3vL&ref=plSrch


You’re welcome. Not quite MSRP, but this is about as good as it’s gonna get.

I would pick up a 1050ti and see where that gets you. They are around $160 and will be 2.5x more powerful then your current card.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MEFABEL/?tag=pcpapi-20&th=1

http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-650-vs-Nvidia-GTX-1050-Ti/3154vs3649

No, do NOT buy the third card. If you're interested in getting a single fan EVGA card, pick up this one instead

Its basically the same card, but with MUCH superior cooling. Don't save a few bucks on cheap cooling.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQK7DDW/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474560315&sr=sr-1&keywords=GPU+brace

$20.00

Unfortunately amazon in Canada is sparse for good deals on computer components. To put it simply I've bought 1 computer component, an evga 760 dual superclocked for 230$ 1 year ago. That's how rare it is to find better pricing than the top 5 CDN stores.

I have amazon prime for other reasons than the free 2 day shipping and it's fantastic, but recently got premier from newegg and it has paid itself off faster in the span of 3 weeks. With their over priced shipping it made their good deals weak, but the free shipping is great and their sales back to strong.

Ncix recently moving to free shipping for a ton more items has been very attractive as well. I've almost split my purchases for electronic/computer parts to 50% newegg / 30% ncix / 10% Canada computers / 5% futureshop / 5% other

GPU holder

If you loose the CD drive and throw in an extra $10, you can get a 1050 Ti, which would be much better than the 750 Ti.

With decent internet you will be downloading all your games, and should not need a DVD drive, if in the future you do need one, try to find an external one on sale.

Was the name ever be "dual gaming"? I've known the "dual" branded asus gpu for a while and i don't think they ever use "dual gaming" on the box.

Even the gtx 1060 version only say "dual" on the box (https://www.amazon.com/GeForce-Dual-fan-Gaming-Graphics-DUAL-GTX1060-O6G/dp/B01JHQT1SE)

In contrary to popular belief, the PC performance issues in both Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Origins aren’t caused by DRM techniques, but by a way too conservative resource ceiling for textures.

“It has a much too conservative resource ceiling for textures”, says SpecialK “The engine loads, then unloads and later reloads the same assets hundreds of thousands of times over the course of an hour. All the while, VRAM is only ever 25% filled on my GTX 1080 Ti and none of that nonsense is necessary.”

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You can see the comments on his Github repo.

I've heard the base EVGA model for this card has heatsink issues. Go with the SuperClocked model https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-03G-P4-6162-KR/dp/B01KU2CIIY/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506275839&sr=8-3-fkmr1&keywords=1060+3gb+superclocked, it's 277$ on amazon. Higher clock speed and better heat sink.

[This one!] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JNUO6BG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Even without the rabates, it's going for the same price as this one, and unless you have a really small mITX case the STRIX is a better choice.

Actually you can get a 1060 for under $200 and consoles are generally sold for barely above cost, if not at a loss. They may be making money but there's no way over 1/3 of the retail sales will be profit.

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-03G-P4-6160-KR/dp/B01KUADE3O/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1484662962&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+1060

Here ya go!

Peripherals:

• Monitor: 3x Acer Predator XB271HU 27" 2560x1440 G-SYNC @165Hz
  
• Keyboard: Razer Deathstalker Chroma (No longer made AFAIK)
  
• Mouse: Razer DeathAddr Chroma
  
• Desk: Ikea BEKANT Sit/Stand desk
  
• Speakers: Logitech Z263 THX 2.1 Speakers
  
• Wireless Charger: Mophie Wireless Charger w/custom 3d printed mount
  
• Headphones: Bose QuietComfort 25 (not pictured)
  
  

  Tower:
  

• Case: Cooler Master N200
  
• CPU: i7 7700K @5.1Ghz from SiliconLottery
  
• MB: ASUS Maximus VIII Gene
  
• RAM: 2x GSkill Trident Z DDR4 16GB(2x 8GB) @3200Mhz
  
• GPU: 2x EVGA Nvidia GTX 1080 FTW @2050-2100Mhz
  
• SSD: Samsung 960 Pro NVMe SSD (512GB)
  
• SSD: Samsung 850 EVO (500GB)
  
• SSD: Samsung 840 EVO (250GB)
  
• Power Supply: EVGA SuperNova G2 1000 Watt
  
  

  Tower Cooling:
  

• Fans: 4x Noctua NF-F12-iPPC 3000RPM PWM
  
• Radiator 2x BXQINLENX 120
  
• Radiator Alphacool NexXxoS ST30
  
• CPU Waterblock: EKWB M8G
  
• GPU Waterblock: 2x EK-FC1080 GTX FTW
  
• Pump / Reservoir: EK-XRES 140 Revo D5 PWM
  
  

  Behind the scenes:
  

• UPS: CyberPower OL1500RTXL2U Double Conversion UPS
  
• 3D Printer: Lulzbot Mini

No, that PC is not enough to run Rust.
I see your budget appears to be very low, I'll give you a better suggestion.
At your price range, I'd suggest buying an older prebuilt, (sometimes colleges give their old PC's away for ridiculously cheap prices. You might be able to snag one there) but I'll give you a link to Amazon for one.
I would get this as it has an older I5, which even given its age, should do fine for Rust, and then upgrade it to suit your needs.
You also want 16GB of RAM if possible. The game has frequent stuttering on 8GB or even 12GB
This would probably be a good option, overclock it if possible
You're going to need a GPU. If you want to play it safe and go brand new. An RX 580 would be just fine for playing this game, hell you could probably do fine with a worse GPU. They regularly go on sale for under $200. $200 should be the absolute maximum you buy this card for.
If you have to go used, I'd suggest a GTX 770 if you want to save a bit of cash. The card should also be just fine for Rust, I'd try to snag anything used from the U.S to reduce the odds of being scammed (It's a huge business in cards made in the China area, unfortunately)
The last thing you will need is a new Power Supply, as the one that comes with the prebuilt sucks.

This Specific Power Supply should do you just fine. EVGA makes some of the best stuff out there when it comes to a power supply.

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If you don't feel qualified to do any of the modifications to the PC required, just look up how to do it. There are plenty of great guides out there for that sort of thing. Shoot me a DM if you want to know anything else.

Hm. GPU is 189€ with Amazon prime here in Germany. https://www.amazon.de/dp/B06Y66K3XD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tA46CbX50DHP9

I want a Moto 360:

http://moto360.motorola.com/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PaidSearch&utm_content=G_BD_HVBrand_Moto360G_BD_HVBrand_Moto360_Exact&utm_campaign=Moto360&gclid=Cj0KEQiA-PGiBRDRz4jH9o39yZwBEiQAWCBZNTFw30HsfoRoVkkuv93ltqaUj2wMGC7YpLF1s6a3ddcaAiSu8P8HAQ&dclid=CN7X-Zjm6MECFQHLhAodjmUAUg

A new Graphics card:

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperClocked-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2765-KR/dp/B00DHW4HXY/ref=lp_284822_1_7?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1415373802&sr=1-7

A New Monitor:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009656&utm_medium=Email&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL110714&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL110714-_-EMC-110714-Index-_-LCDLEDMonitors-_-24009656-S0B

A Nexus 6

And a Corgi:

http://media.tumblr.com/890a5b03fd449e8aa545f5b5356ba4f9/tumblr_inline_mr4ysj8Bzq1qz4rgp.jpg

Oh, shit, I was just looking at this on Amazon.

Anyway, I'm hesitant since I'm looking for a GPU brace that can be used for a PC that's going to be lugged around as well. Been searching for months, and found these options:

mnpctech I'm liking this the most because it's made of metal, has more options, but it's also the most expensive.

Puget Systems
Probably the first GPU brace on the market. I remember it used to have 4+ star reviews but now it's dropped.

Atlas This is new, and I'm liking it the second most.

MSI Another new option I've never seen. I like how the pole braces against the top and bottom of your PC case, but I can't stand the MSI Gaming logo even though I have an MSI 480.

I bought one of the Atlas Brackets several months back, just peace of mind. As I despise case windows and RGB in general it's purely for support.

If youre really worried, This is fairly cheap, and looks good.

I have both a PC and a PS4. Facts are facts like /u/Hello_Hurricane pointed out. The truth is that PC's have more graphics potential and the consoles are not nearly up to what a high end PC rig can handle. While the increase in performance is not always linear or can be cost prohibitive to some, it doesn't mean they don't exist just because you say so.
I've wrangled up some sources to educate you as you seem ignorant on the subject.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask or contribute to the dialogue beyond circlejerking your position on the internet.

PS4 Breakdown, it's a modified HD 7870 in there

PC GPU Hierarchy Chart

Link to Amazon Page for HD 7870, 8th tier of hierarchy

Link to Amazon Page for the GTX 1080, Top tier of hierarchy

EDIT: I didn't even talk about the min system requirements for NMS, I can't believe it! The minimum GPU recommended is a GTX 480 which is one tier below the consoles coming in at 9th tier of gpu available on the market. Consoles barely meet the minimum system requirements for this game.

Buy it from Amazon for same price - better return policy:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01GAI64GO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526134362&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=evga+1080&dpPl=1&dpID=51ol2hKoBWL&ref=plSrch

So, is this actually happening to 1080's now, a small trend, or just an anomaly because all other GPUs aren't available?

I don't tend to follow GPU stock once I buy one. Checking Newegg/Amazon does show low stock and a lot of other "offers" that are high. GTX1080's north of $600.

But, then on Amazon I see this regularly priced card (though OOS):

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Windforce-GV-N1080WF3OC-8GD-Graphics/dp/B01IR6LMLO/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1500306667&sr=1-3&keywords=gtx+1080

Hmm.

EDIT: Browsing my local CL - I do see 2 posts of the "Looking for GPUs" variety, and they now include the gtx1080 in the list. I also see 2 1080's for $550-600. But, then I see two other 1080's for a more normal ~$400-500.

I don't know what to think...

You expect someone to pay £500 for essentially a 'used' card?

I'd sooner purchase this!

Proper buyer protection with solid customer service and a full warranty. Not sure you can get away with charging that price, hell I picked up a brand new GTX 1080ti for £582 on Amazon two weeks ago...

Its also on Amazon for $644.99 with free shipping but it is in stock on September 11.

Here are the instructions for redeeming the code

That's a horrible deal, these are only 283 on Amazon

ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Dual-Fan OC Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JHQT1SE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_D4PXBb7D2KR7Z

Also 1070s here go for around 250

No, not VR ready.

At minimum, you'd need a better CPU ($58) and better GPU ($140).

So your spend would be $200 to make it VR ready.

You are being downvoted because this sub hates Nvidia, but this is a good recommendation. 1050Ti is $186 on Amazon but the RX580 is $250.

/u/tony_montana83 personally I'd go with the 1050Ti or even a 1060 if you are willing to pay around $250.

If you were to order from the US, you would have two very large additional costs: Import taxes and shipping. International shipping, even of small items, can be huge.

For reference, I live in Finland. I just checked on Amazon and this GTX 1070 has an estimated shipping & imports of 152$, totalling 652$, or 554€. I could buy the same card from a retailer for 520€. I checked another, cheaper GTX 1070 (Gigabyte G1 Gaming) and that came out about 20€ cheaper than buying locally.

So because it was in its own market segment, that meant that the artificial price limit that Nvidia set for the AIB's by charging $100 more for their reference cards, which AIB's simply picked up and added to, made it alright?

Price gouging is price gouging.

The Nvidia 1070 was billed in reviews as a sub-$400 card. It didn't hit $400 regularly until March of this year, and then shot back up again to $500 in late April early May, and hasn't recovered.

No one called out Nvidia for "scamming" their review prices then. No one has called out the fact that 1070's are still $500 on Amazon and Newegg, while they are screaming that AMD isn't hitting $400.

This is lunacy. Utter knee jerk lunacy.

Just for clarity, look at the opening comment here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkiZdSBux9E

And Jay here. https://youtu.be/wmfMfhRI6To?t=120

And Steve GN here. https://youtu.be/4yq7VVW76VY?t=720

Kyle Bitwit here. https://youtu.be/BHH-ycqpYuA?t=91

All of them mentioning a $350-400 price point. A price point the cards didn't hit for almost a year. And you can check 3camels for all of the price trending to prove that to be true. Sales and special deals not withstanding.
Just for Kyles video...

https://camelcamelcamel.com/MSI-GTX-1070-GAMING-8G/product/B01GXOX3SW?context=search

https://camelcamelcamel.com/MSI-GeForce-GTX-1070-GAMING/product/B01HHED116?context=search

https://camelcamelcamel.com/MSI-GeForce-GTX-1070-GAMING/product/B01L9VBLP6?context=search


Be sure to select 3rd Party new, which is usually Newegg pricing. When the card was actually in stock, it was almost always above MSRP, with only that slump between March, April, and May, depending on which was in stock at the time.

literally amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01IPVSLTC/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=all

Oh sorry, just from looking through the recent history i found that this was one of the lowest prices for a 1080, especially one that ships to canada. I did see the Jet deal and others similar to it but this is essentially a repost of this after it came back in stock, as it was posted here before.
Things like this are constantly getting posted here at the same price so i figured why not especially since this ships to canada (through newegg, which has the same deal but converted to CAD) Here are some examples of similar deals:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125880

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FX2KS6U/

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Windforce-GV-N1080WF3OC-8GD-Graphics/dp/B01IR6LMLO/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1500227696&sr=1-4&keywords=gtx+1080

Er, not talking about used at all.

Plenty of $500 1080s to be had:

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Windforce-GV-N1080WF3OC-8GD-Graphics/dp/B01IR6LMLO/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1503276125&sr=1-4&keywords=gtx+1080

And the $400 1080s are also new!

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/search?q=gtx+1080&sort=relevance&restrict_sr=on&t=month

Many deals just in the last month well under $500 BNIB of course.

if you looking for the cheapest 1080 right now then theres a gigabyte 1080 windforce up for 659 or the g1 edition for 690
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01IR6LMLO/
gonna come down to company preference at these price ranges

That's what she said ;-p

It's the ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1080 8GB mounted on a mini ITX board

The warehouse has two options for the Asus Strix GTX1080 right now. This one has the original packaging and comes out to $508.03 before tax. The one without the packaging would be cheaper, naturally. You have to add to cart and begin the checkout process to see the final price.

Sub $200? What about the $199 gtx 1060 3gb?

Guessing that you are in Europe so here's a RX580 8gb around 330.

The RX580 is a fantastic card and in combination with Freesync it will provide you with a wonderful 1080p experience. Being a RX580 user myself, I suggest undervolting and overclocking the card. It's really easy in Radeon Software and the free performance is totally worth it!

you could get a GPU brace/bracket or put something underneath it to keep it from sagging.

some people use legos or wooden blocks.

Only markings I can see are "THLVL" and it should be this thing:

https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-custom-Gaming/dp/B01DQK7DDW

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQK7DDW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_0iyCzbSV4VPYY

It's what I have (I have the aluminum one)

Prices on the 1070 are jacked right now - they were $330 on May 1 and $480 $430 on amazon today???

Edit: sample: https://camelcamelcamel.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-08G-P4-5173-KR/product/B01KVZBNY0

Why not go with a GTX 1050ti? You could get one cheaper, they're newer, faster in almost every way, and don't require external power connectors.

Here's one from EVGA for $150

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MF7EQJZ

Alright man, here's my recommendation if your wanting to go prebuilt on the cheap.

 

Score you a cheap Dell Optiplex tower from eBay for $250ish. These Dell Optiplexes in both i5, and i7 varieties come up a lot from cheap due to corporate surplus. They are built really well, and I personally think they look damn great for OEM. I use a Dell Optiplex 9020 as a home server currently. You may have to get a cheap hard drive, or some more ram, but that is just trivial stuff at that point.

 

Then to get you the sweet frames everyone wants, get you a new nVidia 1060 for $225ish, or be on the lookout on /r/hardwareswap for a used graphics card.

 

In the end, total cost should be well below $500 with some patience.

Amazon has the same price if they're tax-free for you. In stock this Friday, January 6th, however.
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-08G-P4-5173-KR/dp/B01KVZBNY0

This is a good card for cheap, not gonna be able to play bf1 or anything crazy, but perfectly sufficient for things like overwatch, minecraft, maybe even some titanfall 2.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MEFABEL/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1511600053&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=evga%2B1050%2Bti&dpPl=1&dpID=51JCtcV2ogL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

So nvidia ;)

You can already get 580 8gb cards for 190 bucks.

https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-1386MHz-Graphics-RX-580P8DFD6/dp/B06Y66K3XD/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=rx+580&qid=1550929634&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

Here's the pricing history on camelcamelcamel - It's an all time low for this listing on Amazon.ca.

Greatcandianrebates currently has upto 6% cashback available on Amazon's Black Friday deals.

GTS series is the mid-tier lineup of the XFX brand.

EDIT: https://www.amazon.ca/s/browse?node=17440060011

I've had this board for a couple weeks, so I'll give you a quick review if you're interested.

Some context : I got this board initially because I'm obsessed with smaller form-factor builds, didn't need WiFi, and completely understood Biostar's reputation among enthusiasts, but I didn't want to wait for ASRock, MSI, or the other brands. As much I would have liked a board that had a stronger looking VRM and such, I really didn't want to wait around for the expected release date of those boards only to find they're not coming for another month or something.

Here is my build : R7 1700, 32GB (16x2) Ballistix RAM, 1 M.2 SSD, 4x sata SSDs, GTX 1070, and a 600w PSU. ( <- links if you're interested in specifics)


Anyways, onto the board. Initial impressions were pretty good. Nothing looked cheap except the IO plate which is just a sheet of metal, but that doesn't bother me. What DID bother me was the audio jacks were blocked on the IO plate, so you have to remove bits to make it fit. Getting the prongs to line up properly was a bit of a hassle, too, but not the worst experience I've had with an IO shield.

Everything on the board looked pretty sound. It came with 4x sata cables, and that's about it. Setup couldn't have been easier. I plugged everything in and it booted up with no issues. This board (for me) does however have anywhere from a 5-10 second black screen before reaching the bios every single time. Not really sure what that's about. Also, with raid enabled, the bios will flash for a moment, show the raid console deal, then go back to the bios before booting completely.

I used a Samsung 960 EVO (250GB) M.2 on the back, and it immediately recognized it without any driver fuss. Has been working exceptionally. I have a raid 0 set up in the bios for my 4 other drives hooked into the sata ports. I had no fuss getting an image from my graphics card on the initial boot. Everything just worked.

The bios. It's not exactly sparse considering it's a cheap board, and it's a Biostar, but it's very vague about what everything does. Setting some things up was a bit of a hassle because the lack of documentation and the unhelpful descriptions on the right-hand side. Getting it into raid mode was easy, but fan control is still a bit of a mystery to me, and the overclocking didn't make much sense until I did some research.

The fan control doesn't make much sense in the bios. First off, the fans default to having PWM control off, so both headers will be running at 100% on first boot (which I'm actually glad they do). Manual control doesn't make a whole lot of sense. It gives you a min and max C for different fan speeds, but setting the fan speeds is a bit different. There is a lower percentage (?) speed, and... "speed sensitivity"? I don't know what it means, but manual mode hasn't yielded any results that I could make sense of. I've only messed with it a couple times, but I really don't know what I'm doing in that regard. If anyone has any experience with that, I'd love to hear from you.

Overclocking was a mystery to me for a while. There is no core multiplier settings on the first screen for OC tweaking, and the voltages work with an offset instead of a set value. Eventually I figured out the only real option is to set a P-state overclock (which I like, personally). The catch is, when you enable the P-state overclock, the only value you can change is the core multiplier. If you change the set voltage, it will default to what I assume is a lower P-state. When trying to set my own voltage, it wouldn't run any higher than 2.7GHz. After setting the core clock, you have to back out of the P-state settings and add voltage via the +vcore voltage offset instead. Another note, the P-state overclock is only for P0, I believe.

RAM overclocking seems fine. I haven't touched it hardly at all, but my 2400GHz RAM went up to 2667GHz without any extra voltage. The bios allows you to set timings, and the voltage offset for the RAM and SOC.

Windows setup was a little bit of a mess at first. After the fresh install, it kept crashing after 5-10~ minutes of use, and the only thing that fixed it was eventually making it long enough to install Windows updates (had to do error correction along the way because of a couple failed installs... slow internet is to blame). I think that is more of a Ryzen and Windows thing than it is the board's fault.

I've been running it at ~3.9 @ 1.38V on my 1700 for a couple weeks now. Trying to push it any further past 3.9 just isn't working for me. Not sure if that is a power limit of the 4-pin, or maybe the power delivery just isn't up to it? Maybe my CPU just doesn't like it? Either way, I'm quite happy even reaching 3.9 on my chip, and I'm even more impressed that the board has kept up with it so far.

Hmm... basic stuff. No WiFi, ethernet hasn't given me any issues, IO could maybe use an extra USB port here or there, but it's been enough for me. I'm very glad to see USB-C on there, but I haven't used it just yet. I haven't used the sound card at all. If that is a big factor for you, I can't really say how good it is. I have a DAC/AMP, and my phones definitely cannot be appropriately driven by the built in, so I can't say whether or not it's decent. If you want, I can borrow some other headphones from someone and try it out, but otherwise, not sure what else to say. I'm pretty happy with this little guy. Impressed, even.

If you have any questions, let me know!

EDIT : Added links to parts. Also here is my CPU-Z validation.

Was just looking to make sure the price I mentioned was accurate.

Still $386 at Amazon... if you dont mind filling out a $20 rebate.

Buying from Amazon though... you know they will have your back if anything goes wrong.

I bought an EVGA 1070 FTW from them back in mid august and they offered me a full refund when I contacted them a few days ago about this fiasco. That, is good customer service since I was out of the 30 day refund window.

You won’t get any takers at 380$ for 3$ more you can get a brand new card off amazon with warranty etc.

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1060 Mini 6GB GDDR5 Super Compact Graphics Card (ZT-P10600A-10L) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_x3E0Ab3T0R8BW

Not trying to hate just giving you a heads up.

Yo uso Logical Increments como guia.

GTX 1060 6GB o RX 480 para jugar ahora y un par de años en high/ultra 1080p.

La GTX 1070 es para 1440p ahora, si pensas armar con monitor de 4k o 144hz sería lo mejor, si vas por uno con freesync la 480 sin pensarlo.

Fijate que EVGA de Nvidia hubo quilombo con los thermal pads

• GTX 1060 6GB por $260
  
  > MSI GAMING / Gigabyte WINDFORCE van bien.
  
  
• RX 480 8GB por $245
  
  > ASUS ROG STRIX (mejor cooling) / MSI GAMING (la más silenciosa)
  
  > XFX GTR (para oc) / Sapphire NITRO+ (mejor perf sin tocar nada)

Why even spend $330 when you can save four bucks and get a factory overclocked card?

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IPVSLTC/?tag=pcp0f-20

Going by this on amazon, looks like they launched around $260, rarely dipped below $230 before the big rise, and are currently bouncing around ~$290 without sales. Of course, I'm making huge generalizations and prices/values will be affected by heat sinks, fans, and reliability.

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Windforce OC GV-N1080WF3OC-8GD Graphics Cards https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IR6LMLO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oCu2AbWQTY1XS

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 GV-N1080G1 GAMING-8GD Video Graphics Cards https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01GJEE9BG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XCu2AbV8WWHXE

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 DirectX 12 GV-N1080WF3OC-8GD 8GB 256-Bit GDDR5X PCI Express 3.0 x16 SLI Support ATX Video Card http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-125-880

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming GV-N1080G1 GAMING-8GD Video Card http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-125-869

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01IR6LMLO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7Td9Ab677PDK1
replace www with smile

There's also a chrome/Ff extension you can use to automatically switch amazon to smile

number 2 has a proprietary cooler on it.

edit: here is the number 2 for cheaper http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DHW4HXY/?tag=pcpapi-20

Here

Yeah, not something one wants, it can be argued it puts strain on the slot, you could either prop it up with legos (or some other creative way), or get something like this.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQK7DDW

they have some brackets for this:

https://mnpctech.com/gpu-support-bracket/mnpctech-gpu-support-bracket.html

or

https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-custom-Gaming/dp/B01DQK7DDW



was thinking about getting one, but I'm going to mount vertically instead.

Gpu sag is normal. Most people don't worry about it. It does bother me, though. Of course mine sags a lot more than that. I use this.

Hi guys! It's been a couple months since I built my first computer. Did some spring cleaning today and updated the colors and realized that I never updated with my new keyboard, which I believe brings the whole build together. :)

Specs:

Monitor: Acer XF240H 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700k 4.2GHz (Overclocked to [email protected])
GPU: MSI Radeon RX 480 4GB ARMOR OC
Mobo: Gigabyte Aorus GA-Z270X Gaming K5 ATX
Ram: Crucial Ballistix series 16GB DDR4 3000MHz
PSU: Corsair CXM 550w bronze
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62
Storage: 500GB Samsung 850-EVO series SSD and 1TB WD Caviar Blue HDD
Case: Phanteks Entoo Pro M
Keyboard: Tesoro Gram Spectrum Low Profile G11SFL w/red switches
Speakers: Logitech Z200
Mouse: Logitech G403 Prodigy
Headset: Steelseries Arctis 7 Wireless Gaming Headset DTS 7.1 Surround Sound
Fans: 4qty Corsair Air Series AF140mm Quiet Edition, 4qty Corsair ML 140mm (push-pull on the rad mounted on the front)
Flavour: NZXT Hue+ case lights
GPU Brace: Atlas Graphics Card Brace Support

Of course, constructive criticism always welcome! My boyfriend helped me with this first build, and it's definitely lopsided as far as the CPU and GPU goes, but I think of it as a work in process. :)

In op's defense here are some prices I found online.

Processor ($339.99):
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117826&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Processors+-+Desktops-_-N82E16819117826&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgOzdBRDlARIsAJ6_HNntpJGeKcrIqLK_yPxSRmiBoa8Lvce7tKruCKMuIBUeanOlFagQmK0aApfGEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Graphics Card ($550.83):
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-08G-P4-6286-KR/dp/B01GAI64GO

RAM ($129.99):
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231888&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Memory+%28Desktop+Memory%29-_-N82E16820231888&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgOzdBRDlARIsAJ6_HNluiesSkg9CxxBfxBDmz1HWxtmFUiMwnkaY7NVmjP6ZhSJRDLMI8AcaAot_EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds (EDIT: made a mistake with ram. Previous was DDR3)

PSU ($56.99):
https://www.amazon.com/Apevia-ATX-JP800W-Certified-Supports-Crossfire/dp/B01IE09DXM/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1539020247&sr=8-13&keywords=800+watt+power+supply

CPU Cooler ($29.99):
https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-RR-212E-20PK-R2-Direct-Contact/dp/B005O65JXI

SSD ($55.99):
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147676&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Solid+State+Disk-_-N82E16820147676&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgOzdBRDlARIsAJ6_HNkIQk5_jTrXnqxvt_MIapC1vkX1Gi07g7kvIAkyp_NlJE7IL1MrCvMaAuQEEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

HDD ($45.99):
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236339&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Hard+Drives-_-N82E16822236339&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgOzdBRDlARIsAJ6_HNkf9uXrvZly4mlfMtSPCSOJVbsDW1TXGscIqEVyzNOvp1Viya-ITYAaAmnyEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

339.99+550.83+129.99+56.99+29.99+55.99+45.99=$1209.77 (EDIT:Made a mistake with calculation and also want to note these all are found through quick searches and most don't look like top quality products. What op has is probably priced a bit more than all these parts. Also click on the frickin pc part picker on the post.) without case, monitor, and motherboard included. It is quite a steal in my opinion. By the way op are you wiling to sell just your CPU cooler to me? What would you price it at?

I don't know much about graphics cards, but aren't the GeForce 900 series DX12?


Unless DX12 "ready" differs from DX12 "support".

Here is another option as mnp is often sold out: https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-custom-Gaming/dp/B01DQK7DDW

Atlas Graphics Card Brace Support. A Video Card Holder, GPU brace, for custom Deskto Pc Gaming. a GPU stand case mod. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQK7DDW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FBb6ybC5V7AMH

There are support brackets you can screw in to the expansion slots to reinforce the card, or standing support brackets that you can use. I'm on mobile so I'm not sure how you'll see the links as I do.

I did a ghetto fix too, using $5 fishing line but I'm not encouraging it.

if you're looking for a cleaner solution

https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-custom-Gaming/dp/B01DQK7DDW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498743232&sr=8-1&keywords=gpu+brace

I bought this to hold up my Zotac amp extreme 1070 which is a massive sized card with 3 fans as well. Worked really great for me other than I had to modify it a little bit but that was due to my case.

Maybe something like this?

Looks like it might be this.

I've had really great experiences with Amazon Warehouse Used- Like New products, also I believe they have a 1-month no questions asked return/warranty program.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01GAI64GO/ref=sr_1_1_olp?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1498464130&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+1080

I included this one even though it's not EVGA or Asus because it's new and very competitively priced when taking into account the recent rise in GPU prices. IMO taking a few hours to paint over the yellow plastic to save $100-200 is a worthy investment. Hope this helps

https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-ZT-P10800C-10P-IceStorm-Wraparound-Ultra-wide/dp/B01GCAVRSU/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1498464130&sr=1-4&keywords=gtx+1080

EVGA GTX 1080 SC £409 after discount

MSI Gaming X 1080 (Like New) £421 after discount

EVGA GTX 1080 FTW £411 after discount

EDIT: Well you guys snapped these up quick

Setup was a bit difficult. Purely because I have the 2015 rMBP 13", which is notorious for boot issues with eGPU's. Check this page which has compatibility reports on all Thunderbolt Macs: https://support.bizon-tech.com/hc/en-us/articles/210709789-Mac-compatibility-list
For other Macs it is as easy as downloading drivers and restarting (Windows). And for the Mac setup (if you want it) its as easy as installing eGPU script on the Mac side and rebooting (after you disable SIP). The 1070 won't fit unless you buy a PCIe raiser cable, and an external PSU. However the 1060 will fit if you get the single fan version. Again you will need a different PSU, see https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-06G-P4-6161-KR/dp/B01IPVSGEC/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1495243716&sr=1-2&keywords=1060

Better off getting ($125.46 before tax
.. used, 6GB single fan) https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01IPVSGEC/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all

If you think this is fake, then here you go
https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-06G-P4-6161-KR/product-reviews/B01IPVSGEC/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_hist_1?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=one_star&reviewerType=all_reviews#reviews-filter-bar

Terrible deal. 1060 3g are regularly 350 range

https://mikescomputershop.com/product/7869853
https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-03G-P4-6160-KR/dp/B01KUADE3O/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1523383967&sr=1-1&keywords=Gtx+1060

Same price on Amazon, but free same day shipping if you have prime and not having to deal with Newegg in case something goes wrong.

Do I get the 1070 for 289$? is that a good deal?

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-08G-P4-5173-KR/dp/B01KVZBNY0/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1539505586&sr=1-1&keywords=evga%2B1070&th=1

This is almost half the price: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-04G-P4-6251-KR/dp/B01MEFABEL

And you can get a 1060 for about 280 USD: https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01KQUDE2Y

the 1060's are kind of high priced right now, if you want to save a bit more money but still see a massive boost in performance, i'd recommend the EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti SC GAMING 4GB, its got an extra gig of memory and runs at USD 159.99 on amazon right now. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MF7EQJZ

Finding a <$300 RX 580 8GB on Amazon isn't all that hard?

Wrong sub for those combined memes I guess.

/r/amd has a meme about how XFX adds a billion X’s to their products (with long names) so you get real product names like the XFX Radeon RX 580 GTS XXX Edition 1386MHz

Meme #2 is that everyone was “waiting for Vega” and “Vega insert edition Confirmed!” Thinking of course that it would be a 1080ti killer.

Spoiler: It wasn’t. (It was a 1070 killer that forced nVidia to release the 1070 ti). Also, Vega took forever to release and was sold out to cryptominers ever since so is never available.

So basically I combined two memes that are an insider-joke to the AMD subreddit and instead just looked like an ass when I had to type a giant message to describe the meme.

$30 more. It also performs significantly better.

Is this a gaming build? If so, then you might want to get an i5 6600k. The i5 is more than enough and will save you close to $100.

As for the graphics card, $240 is a lot for a 960. You can get this for $20 extra and it'll give A LOT more performance.

or ~865 AUD on amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-GeForce-STRIX-Graphics-STRIX-GTX1080-A8G-GAMING/dp/B01K5F8MJK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478827909&sr=8-1&keywords=STRIX-GTX1080-A8G-GAMING

In-store pickup and shipping available as of 2:39 PM EST.

In-store pickup still available as of 2:47 PM EST.

Out of stock as of 2:55 PM EST.

Back in stock (in-store pickup only) as of 3:05 PM EST.

Also available on Amazon.com: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Turbo Cooling, like new, for $548.59

Also available on Amazon.com: ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 ROG STRIX, like new, for $662.85

Also available on Amazon.com: Gigabyte Aorus GTX 1080 Gaming Box, like new, for $647.49

I was just scrolling through the Best Buy site and saw that the NVIDIA GTX 1080 Founders Edition was available! Hopefully this has helped someone finish their gaming rig!

What kind of games are you planning to play? A 1060 will be an improvement over the 750 no matter what, but for CPU intensive games like GTA/Witcher you are going to be pretty severely bottlenecked by that CPU.

Anyway, if you decide to buy one I'd definitely recommend the SC model instead - same price, same dimensions but much better cooling. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KU2CIIY/ref=psdc_284822_t2_B01MF7EQJZ?th=1

I'll leave the PSU recommendations for the US folks.

Also $644.99 on Amazon.ca

Is this a good price for a gtx 1080? I'm looking to upgrade since I bought a 1440p 144hz monitor

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IR6LMLO/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_vA3Azb9Y2FR3X

You're on Amazon.com, so that's in US Dollars, for the US website, 693 USD... that's nearly 900 Canadian dollars.

You would save nearly 200 Canadian dollars if you bought this instead: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IR6LMLO/?tag=pcp0f-20

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01JHQT1SE/?tag=pcp0f-20

Same price on Amazon but free shipping

Gigabyte windforce 1060 6gb oc edition. Just checked again. Only see one dp and one hdmi.

Edit: this exact model

CPU Cooler: Buy the Cyrorig H7. It's the best in it's price point at the moment, and looks amazing. You won't need a better cooler for anything unless you want to overclock, which you really don't need to do with a CPU as good as yours.


Video Card: For 1080p@60fps, I would advise the GTX 1060 or the RX 480. Both will crush 60fps at 1080p, but if you want extra future-proofing at a higher price, go for the GTX 1070. The 1060(try for 6GB), and the RX 480(try for 8GB) are excellent cards that will run any modern game well, even at 1440p. The 1070 is even better, but only really needed if you want something like Hairworks for The Witcher 3 or intensive mods for Skyrim.

RAM:Since you have a motherboard with 4 RAM slots, get another 2 4GB sticks of your current RAM and run it in quad channel, 16GB in quad channel is amazing for modern games, although your RAM's speed isn't probably high enough nowadays.

PSU:Upgrade if you want to(I'd advise it), but I won't go advising you on any because PSU's can be so inconsistent. Just try for one above 600w that gets good reviews and few failures, unless you feel OK about your current one.

For those of you who can no longer use SAVE15 on jet.com, this GPU (WINDFORCE OC 6GB) is usually on Newegg and Amazon for $269.99.

For an extra $20 on Amazon and extra $30 on Newegg, you can get the AORUS 6GB (triple fan).

Hi r/hardwareswap Before I begin all prices are negotiable as long as you are buying a decent amount of parts and shipping is not included in price but we can figure that out later.

Also before I begin with the sale I am willing to trade all or most parts to whoever can offer a Asus Strixx GTX 1080. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K5F8MJK/ref=twister_B01JBD39EA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 As my parts are not that expensive and I am withholding a few more valuable parts for sale. This only applies to those with a 1080.

I am willing to sell/trade my RX-480, HD 7870, and i5-2400 along with cash and the parts listed for a Asus Strixx GTX 1080. That is only if you have it.

Now for the sale!

P4P800/ SL7E6-$15

G33M02/ E2160-$15

Unknown Board/ SL5VJ- $10

Wifi Netgear WG311v3-$20

Wifi Asus WL-138GV2-$10

Dynex DX-E102 Network Adapter - PCI - 10/100Mb LAN- FREE with a wifi card Gvc

Dell SF-1156I/R2F Pci Fax Modem Card-Free with wifi card EVGA GeForce 8400 GS Graphics Card - 512 MB DDR3 - 32-bit - 520 MHz-$20

HP PCI Express X16 Graphics Card nVidia Geforce 8300gs (ranger) 128mb Mfr P/N 5189-0476-$15

Unkown Graphics Card-$10

Gigabyte Radeon X800 XT GV-R80X256V Graphics Card - 256 MB GDDR3- $20

450 Watt-$15

300 Watt-$10 250 Watt-$5

All RAM DDR2 and DDR1 -$10 Fans- $5

Non SATA DVD drives+ Floppy, 2 Working-$5

Cases- Shipping fees

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That was painful to read so hope that helps

Yes. you are spending about $30-50 more for the GTX 1060 3GB and you are getting a lot more performance. I don't recommend getting the 6GB version as it has been affected a lot by crypto mining (more VRAM = better for crypto mining, therefore, increased the price). You need to pay about $80-100 more for the 6GB version and you are getting a 5-10 FPS difference which is honestly not that great for the value. If you want to upgrade from the 1060 3GB I'd just recommend going for the GTX 1070 but the prices are still very high for the 1060 6GB GPUS and up.

[Click this] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqSV2cE4TT8) to see a video comparing the GTX 1050TI and GTX 1060 3GB

 

[GTX 1050TI 4GB] (https://www.amazon.com/Geforce-1050Ti-Graphics-STRIX-GTX1050TI-O4G-GAMING-Graphic/dp/B01MG9AKKZ?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01MG9AKKZ) is $184.99

[GTX1060 3GB] (https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-03G-P4-6162-KR/dp/B01KU2CIIY/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1510798848&sr=1-3&keywords=gtx+1060+3gb&dpID=51iuKmXAjbL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch) is $189.99

 

I think it is clear spending $5 more is better considering you're getting a 10-20 FPS difference in games.

You can get a single fan for 179.99 at Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KUADE3O?th=1&psc=1

The various names:

Founders Edition is nvidia's name for the reference edition of the current generation. It's carried by a lot of manufacturers, features a blower-style cooler, and no aftermarket overclocking. It's generally not recommended.

All others are brand-specific aftermarket cards, with custom cooler and frequently factory overclocking applied. Some of them may also have a custom circuit board layout. They'll all be in the same "region" of power, as the overclock won't be that massive, but they may run cooler, or allow more power draw for overclocking. You'll need to read the individual reviews - if you care. The differences are relatively small, the base chip is still definitly the deciding factor.

Upgrades:

RAM shouldn't be necessary for now. 8GB is still fine for gaming - 16GB can sometimes help, but it's not necessary, and I wouldn't invest in more DDR3 at this point.

A new power supply depends mostly on what you have right now. If it's some el cheapo model that you've used for years, I'd replace it - they don't get better over time. If it's something solid, it's fine to keep it, the wattage is definitly sufficient.

As for the GPU, if you're going for 144Hz in newer games than skyrim/cs:go as well, the GTX 1070 is worth a look, starting at $340 - though I'd spend a bit more on the sc black in that case. If you're not going for anything heavier, the RX 580 will be plenty.

If you're going for high framerate, also take another look at your cooler. You may be able to squeeze a bit more out of the CPU via overclocking, and at high framerates, the CPU is often the limiting factor.

Nope. Go to Amazon.in
See if the product you are looking for has a "global store" flair. Like this one I bought
Amazon will take care of all the hassle and deliver at your door.

The best historical price for that exact card on Amazon is $4 lower. From 10 days ago...

So after getting the job offer finalized (took almost a month but its due to work being light in the early half of the month), I decided to reward myself with a new graphics card. Didnt want to go big due to not wanting to get THAT cocky with money spending just yet so I ended up getting ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mini Graphic Card. Im looking forward towars it sinc hopefully I can finally run games like Witcher 3 on med settings. Anyone have this card and if so, how high can it go without needing to overclock? I did my research already so I have enough physical space to fit it, hence the mini size, and the power supply is 100W lower than what I have as a supply so Im certain it will work just fine.

144.99 for this one

https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-DisplayPort-128-bit-ZT-P10510A-10L/dp/B01MCU1ERO/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1505247166&sr=1-3&keywords=1050ti

Would this work for you?

It's a full height card, with a 2-slot wide cooler, but only one-slot mounting.

GTX 1050 Ti is the best in that price range but for a few extra bucks you'd be better off with a RX 470.

If you're willing to go up to $200 you can get a GTX 1060 or RX 480 which are MUCH better cards.

I bought this one for my nephews PC, works pretty good, Skyrim is buttery smooth at 1080p.

EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti SC GAMING, 4GB GDDR5, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) Graphics Card 04G-P4-6253-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MF7EQJZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Tb6.zbYGSEFY6

A 1050 will STRUGGLE at gaming at 1080p max. At least get a GTX 1050 TI (Which is hilariously cheap being only $15 more than a 1050): https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MF7EQJZ/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1493086759&sr=1-1&keywords=1050+ti

GTX 760 SC from EVGA is pretty good.

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperClocked-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2765-KR/dp/B00DHW4HXY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394377458&sr=8-1&keywords=gtx+760+sc

What is the difference, if any, between these? I think one thing would be the particular fan/cooling system used, but do any of these stand out as "the best one"? Or is this a case of same shit, different pile?

ASUS GTX760

EVGA GeForce GTX760

EVGA GeForce GTX760

EVGA GeForce GTX760

Ow that formatting..

If you want to overclock get a i5-4690k and a Z97 motherboard.

If you don't want to overclock, get a cheaper H97/H87/B85 motherboard instead.

You do not need watercooling for that graphic card. Though you should really get THIS instead.

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperClocked-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2765-KR/dp/B00DHW4HXY yes and thats just on amazon so i can find it for prolly 149$ brand new sorry...

inb4 people bitching about the 760 price

I just bought this one, and BL2 is now locked at a buttery 60 frames per second at max graphics and PhysX settings.

*edit: I REALLY recommend sticking with nVidia, especially if BL2 is your main game. PhysX, in my opinion, adds a whole level of immersion.

That's the non OC version of the card I believe.

The same card is here:

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Graphics-GV-N970G1-GAMING-4GD/dp/B00NH5T1MS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413477669&sr=8-1&keywords=gigabyte+gtx+970

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Graphics-GV-N970G1-GAMING-4GD/dp/B00NH5T1MS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1419050241&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+970+g1

340USD = around 470SGD

From one of the shops at at Sim Lim: http://puu.sh/dBVQo/4e8bc4c0d9.png


This is why.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NH5T1MS

This is generally considered the "best" 970.

Yeah unfortunately there's really not a lot out there. I found this Puget one that looks like it would snap if I tried using it with my 980Ti, and this one which I think is fugly, and probably also wont fit.

GPU Brace

Whether or not your hardware's at risk depends on how much it's sagging. If you wanna fix it though, there are different kinds that you can buy like this one on Amazon. I know MSI sells one for holding up multiple GPU's, too. Alternatively, if your case can support one, you can join the cool kids club and get a vertical GPU mount. I've also seen someone do a cheap DIY solution by tying some thin fishing line to the top of the case and GPU and holding it up that way.

Probably because there are plenty of mATX cases that only have two PCI-e slots in the back of the case. It'd be unwise to exclude tiny case builders and HTPC builders from an enthusiast market.

You could try something like this if you're having sag issues: https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-Gaming-Bitcoin/dp/B01DQK7DDW

Could always machine/3D print a brace similar to the card supports that you screw in with the thumb screws. https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-custom-Gaming/dp/B01DQK7DDW

the S340 has a shroud you could rest the mount on with support beams.

As for the CM bracket, your best bet is to see if you return it if it doesn't work out at all for you.

This guy.

you can get one here its a decent buy, i have one my self

Looks like just one slot is taken by it.

https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-custom-Gaming/dp/B01DQK7DDW

A little sag is normal and shouldn't be anything to worry about. However you could pick something like the Atlas Graphics Card Brace to prop it up, assuming you have some empty bays and clearance beneath your card. But in general, it's not necessary.

I use one of these for my 1080 works great.

https://smile.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-Gaming-Bitcoin/dp/B01DQK7DDW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525908943&sr=8-3&keywords=gpu+support+bracket

This is what I am getting, and I used something very similar in the past, I also have an clear LED panel that is rgb that will go over the top of the lattice work.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DQK7DDW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DQK7DDW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505505054&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=gpu+support+bracket&dpPl=1&dpID=51Mq7JpxSiL&ref=plSrch

Thinking about getting this EVGA 1080 FTW but not sure if I should do it now or wait. Will there be anymore GPU 1080 sales coming out?

I found similar item(s) posted recently:

Item | Price | When | Vendor
:-|:-:|:-:|-:
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW GAMING ACX 3.0, 8GB GDDR5X, RGB LED -|$680|4 days ago|amazon
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW GAMING -|$679.99|3 days ago|com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-08G-P4-6286-KR/dp/B01GAI64GO/
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW GAMING, 08G-P4-6288-KR, 8GB GDDR5X, HYBRID & RGB LED -|$669.99|1 day ago|evga
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW GAMING-|$629|1 day ago|evga
ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 TURBO -|$750|today|newegg

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MSI GTX 1070 is $430 AR @ Amazon plus you get a free copy of Gears of War 4

i7 6700K is $300 @ Monoprice through their Ebay store

X400 1TB SSD is $252 @ Platinum Micro's Ebay Store

> (BLOWER Version)

Avoid that one, unless you have a very small case where you actually need a blower-design.

I'd recommend the MSI Gaming X as for best cooler and better OC than those other models. (edit: those other two models are fine though! Nothing wrong about those)

>With one of these cards am I able to run the HDMI to the 4k TV I have on the wall and play my Steam games okay on it? Will the 4k scale down to 1080 or will me card try to run the games in 4k and overheat.

You can set the resolution to 4k (if available for the specific game) and play. Depending on the specific game and the visual settings it might not be going to run too well.

You can also display 1080p on your TV. It's either expanded to 4k (like watching a 480p video fullscreen on a 1080p screen) or only a quarter of the screen would be used.

Your GPU might run at 100% but that's okay and does not lead to overheating (unless it doesn't get enough cool air from outside of the case).

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1070-8G/dp/B01GXOX3SW/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479855470&sr=1-2&keywords=1070

there you go, one of the best cards out there for under 400, i would look at all the 1070s and find the one with the highest clock speed and lowest price, with black friday coming up, you should be able to find something

Also $351 from amazon warehouse

You can get this card through Amazon Warehouse for $375 with a full warranty.

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GXOX3SW?ref_=mw_olp_product_details

If anyone asks, this is more worth it than my other post https://www.amazon.ca/ZOTAC-GeForce-Compact-Graphics-ZT-P10600A-10L/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521959931&sr=8-2&keywords=1060+6gb+gtx

(Zotac 1060 6gb Mini)

Drop the SSD for now. The 32GB drive is worthless. Save up a bit more and you can get a 120-240GB drive for not much more. Put the money you save on removing the SSD towards getting a 1060 6GB like this one https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IA9FEOO/

EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING, ACX 2.0 (Single Fan), 6GB GDDR5, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC), Only 6.8 Inches Graphics Card 06G-P4-6161-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IPVSGEC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wgDZzb3T4FST8

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1060 Mini, ZT-P10600A-10L, 6GB GDDR5 VR Ready Super Compact Gaming Graphics Card https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_phDZzbXMY3P0C

MSI GTX 1060 6G OCV1 Graphic Cards https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2W09Q6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XhDZzb5BSXSZ3

Convinced? Can't hear you.

If you're looking to save as much money and pull it off as "playable" you're probably looking at replacing the fx6300 with an 8350 + hope you have a PCI-E slot for a USB 3.0 card.

If you have the expansion slot you can do this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-Black-Vishera-Clock-Turbo/dp/B009O7YUF6 - 75 Euros

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-Expansion/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/ - 20 Euros

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zotac-NVIDIA-GeForce-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B01IA9FEOO - 250 Euros.

I'd still recommend getting out of the AM3 CPUs and upgrading, but understand budget constraints suck!

There's this MSI Gaming X 1060 on amazon for $260 with a $60 rebate after purchase too, snap that up if you can, good card.

While Oculus Quest sounds like a goid option for you, the cheapest way to get into PCVR right now would be to buy a WMR headset and a cheap 1060 or 970 gpu. the Lenovo WMR has been going on sale for less than $200 and you can get a 1060 on Amazon right now for $284

MSI GAMING GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDRR5 192-bit HDCP Support DirectX 12 Dual TORX 2.0 Fan VR Ready Graphics Card (GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_A.B9Bb3WTB9ZY


Personally I think your better off with a Rift, but at least this is an option.

Looking for any good deals on 1060 6GB. Cheapest I've found is for the Zotac at $320 and EVGA at $329.

Thoughts?

Zotac: https://www.mikescomputershop.com/product/7821621

EVGA: https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-06G-P4-6161-KR/dp/B01IPVSGEC/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IPVSGEC/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=

There is also the single fan version which has the crappy cpu heatsink for $260.

Even though these aren't exactly msrp, We're getting closer

lol?

Gigabyte for the coil whine or EVGA for the House Fire. I kid, mostly.

EVGA 1060 SC version is alright.

Do not get the cheapo one (which overheats at 91C under load); avoid their ACX 3.0 cooled versions (SSC and FTW models) for now.

How mini is your ITX case? Do you really need to settle on a single fan option?

This card should easily fit:

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-06G-P4-6163-KR/dp/B01IPVSLTC

Also make sure you have one 6 pin PCIe power plug from the power supply.

https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-06G-P4-6163-KR/dp/B01IPVSLTC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1509733461&sr=1-1&keywords=evga+gtx+1060+6163

I'm waiting to pull the trigger as well.

get evga 1050ti for ~9.5k 1050ti is the best in the 9-12k range.

Here are two more options if you want.

Cheaper 1060
https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-ZT-P10600B-10M-Compact-Graphics/dp/B01I5O5AP2/ref=sr_1_7?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1501774761&sr=1-7&keywords=1060

1050 TI
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MF7EQJZ/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1501774761&sr=1-8&keywords=1060

I'd say RTX 1660 TI https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GeForce-GTX-1660-Ti/dp/B07N824KNV/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=rtx+1660&qid=1563303111&s=gateway&sr=8-1

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600x https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-Processor-Wraith-Cooler/dp/B07B428V2L/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=amd+ryzen&qid=1563303029&s=gateway&sr=8-5

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MSI B450M Pro- M2 https://www.amazon.com/MSI-ProSeries-Micro-ATX-Motherboard-B450M/dp/B07FJ8V8FV/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=am4+motherboard&qid=1563303061&s=gateway&sr=8-3

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Should be around 550, but if it goes over your budget get a Ryzen 5 2600 , or you can downgrade the gpu and get a XFX Radeon RX 580 https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-1386MHz-Graphics-RX-580P8DFD6/dp/B06Y66K3XD/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=amd+gpu&qid=1563303407&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Just like everyone else is saying you should wait to see what 3rd gen Ryzen has to offer before making a purchasing decision on a new CPU. Rumor has it 3rd gen ryzen is going to get another core count increase and significant boost to clock speeds so its worth holding off til then. With regards to your GPU you mentioned its starting to give out on you? I assume its out of warrenty by now so that is why you are looking at getting a new GPU.

In the interest of value i would seriously avoid the RTX 2060. The GTX 1660ti is looking like a good value proposition currently and if i had to pick between the 1660ti or the 2060 i would go for the 1660ti. On the other hand you could consider getting an RX 580 8GB. This one on Amazon is only $189.99 and should perform a bit better compared to the RX 480. (assuming you were satisfied with the current performance of the 480) https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-1386MHz-Graphics-RX-580P8DFD6/dp/B06Y66K3XD/ref=sr_1_3?crid=385DKW1HZJU1A&keywords=rx+580+8gb&qid=1550951906&s=gateway&sprefix=rx+580%2Caps%2C307&sr=8-3

He's talking about the ridiculous XFX GTS XXX Edition... normally 380$ so now its still around the range of most RX580's ($190)

link here

The 8GB 580 is roughly equivalent and had been on sale lately for less. unless you want to go Nvidia over AMD for whatever reason, keep looking.

Also, r/bapcsalescanada

Edit: XFX 8GB 580 (with the 3 games, afaik) on Amazon, also for $280-something.

Scroll down on the product page there's a "Special offers and product promotions section" there confirming you should've gotten the codes. For example on this model: https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-1386MHz-Graphics-RX-580P8DFD6/dp/B06Y66K3XD/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1537173786&sr=1-3&keywords=rx+580

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Edit: I have checked and only Asus strix and Msi models don't have this on Amazon.

Not sure if you bought already but that graphics card went on sale for $190 Today

I've got two questions that I hope are simple.

1. What, specifically, is involved in replacing a GPU? I have zero experience w/ PCs, though I have replaced HDDs in playstations. Is it simply a matter of unscrewing the card, removing it, and screwing the new one in? Is there a significant risk of damaging the new GPU? (IE are they delicate or have a lot of exposed parts?)
   
   
2. How would I be able to tell whether or not my PC can support an additional storage drive? I've got 2 HDDs and a small SSD boot drive currently, but am thinking of adding a larger SSD for games w/ long loading times.
   
   EDIT, also, I'm looking for a good, relatively cheap GPU upgrade. Currently rocking an obsolete HD6870 w/ 1gb memory. I'm looking at this card: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y66K3XD/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
   
   It's an XFX RX580 GTS w/ 8GB memory. If you know of any similarly priced cards you'd recommend instead, please let me know.

I said talking into factors of conversion rate and also import tax (I don't live in USA) . Here's the link to gtx1050ti

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MF7EQJZ

There's an offer in India due to festival and check out the price

https://www.amazon.in/gp/aw/d/B01M27X994/ref=psdcmw_1375354031_t1_B01MG3IX4F

To put it into perspective my entire PS4 cost around 22k

$132 for an RX 460 is a very bad deal. You can get a 1050 Ti that will vastly outperform it for almost the same price. If you are willing to shell out 30 more dollars (after rebate), you can get an even bigger performance boost from an RX 470. Other than that, you should be good.

I know nothing about the inner workings of a computer. My 14 year old son plays games on his all the time (mostly Steam). For Christmas 2014, I got him this. I am struggling on ideas for what to get him, so I have been googling and found this on a list of "perfect gifts for the pc gamer in your life" or whatever. My question is, Is this a decent upgrade? Would it make that much of a difference for him?

Also, sort of related, but not really. He said he needs a new XBox controller that he uses for his computer games (he broke his). He has an Xbox 360 that is old and he never plays on. Do I have to get him a 360 controller? Most of the ones I have been seeing are for the Xbox One. Also, do I need any kind of adapters?

Thank you so much.


edit: Also, if you can suggest any other parts or things that will improve his experience I would greatly appreciate it. Like I said, I know nothing so this is all very confusing for me. Amazon links would be amazing.

I have a computer hardware question. This might not be the IDEAL sub to ask, but I know there are many PC enthusiasts here.

I have a 6 year old gaming computer. It was pretty much top-of-the-line when I built it. I believe my GPU is my current bottle neck, and am considering replacing it. I'm wondering what the community would recommend for the upcoming 3.0 release, but something that wouldn't be completely overpowered for the rest of my components. I've been holding off on building a new PC until S42/SC are closer to release (which could still be years?)

Current Build:

• AMD Phenom II X6 1100T, 6-Core 3.3GHz, 3.7GHz Turbo
  
• 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
  
• Radeon HD 6970 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5
  
• Intel 510 Series Solid-State Drive 120 GB SATA 6 Gb/s
  
  My current GPU's Core Clock runs at 880 MHz with 1536 Stream Processors
  Memory: 2GB GDDR5 @ 1375MHz (5.5Gbps)
  
  I'd like more video RAM for sure, but i don't want to spend too much now and take away from my budget for my next PC. I'm considering a EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.
  
  Is this going to be a waste if my CPU can't keep up?
  Is this not strong enough? Would it still be my bottleneck?
  Is their an issue running an AMD system with an Nvidia Card? Should I stick to an AMD card?
  What would you recommend for 3.0 (among other games), that would more-or-less match my system and be over/under powered?
  

Is there a noticeable difference between the SC and non- SC versions of the 1050ti cards? Is the SC worth the extra $10?

https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MF7EQJZ?th=1&psc=1

Vs.

https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MEFABEL?th=1&psc=1

No no no, forget about the 750ti its the same price $109

https://www.amazon.com/GeForce-Express-128-bit-Graphics-GTX750TI-OC-2GD5/dp/B00IB9P1KG/

as the rx460 $112 (discounted right now)

https://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-NITRO-Graphics-11257-02-20G/dp/B01J1M4HDS

And the 1050ti $150

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-04G-P4-6253-KR-Rodgers/dp/B01MF7EQJZ

You should really consider the rx470 though... its $162 and totally worth the extra $12 if you planned on getting the 1050ti.

https://www.amazon.com/PowerColor-470-AXRX-4GBD5-3DH-OC/dp/B01JGNP79K/

Any of these would be a BIG improvement over your old 560! (the rx460 and the 1050ti are about double as powerful as the 750ti!)

If you want to spend ~150 you should go for a GTX 1050ti such as this one

I understand. You can get a HDMI port with an external graphics card. [GTX 1050 ti] (https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MF7EQJZ) that's got an HDMI port. Hope this helped. Good Luck!

Ah gotcha. Do you think the Gtx 1050 ti would be a good card? https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MF7EQJZ

I extended my budget a little bit since there are some good sales going on with cpus rn. I decided on getting an fx 8350 for my CPU upgrade, and I am thinking about getting the 1050 ti. Do you think that would be a good card comparing it to my current 650ti? It is either this, or the 1060 mini.

Would it be smart if I just bought a decent used gpu and a stick of 4 gb ddr3 for the mean time. Like

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MF7EQJZ/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1478778275&sr=1-1&refinements=p_n_shipping_option-bin%3A3242350011%2Cp_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A6066316011

Ahhh, good 'ol LGA 1366, one of my favorite platforms of literally ALL TIME! You have a few options for upgrades definitely. I would recommend a Xeon x5670 as a great cheap CPU upgrade. You will also want a GPU upgrade, that old quadro FX is gonna be awful for any gaming, something like a GTX 1050 ti would be a great choice. You will also want some more RAM, upgrade that 4 GB to at least 8 GB. It will be DDR3 1066 or 1333 MHz most likely so get some of that. I actually run this exact CPU and GPU combination, a screenshot of my Xeon system here and it works very well for 1080p gaming. I also use it for 4k gaming with a bunch of older games, on my 4k TV.

Edit: Almost forgot! Also get a cheap 120 GB or 250 GB SSD! You may want to save a bit more money first though, these upgrades will be more than $150.

They are the same card, but I wouldn't buy either. The Turbo is an inefficient blower style card, which means it will run hotter and louder than other options. Also, paying £286 for a 6G 1060 is way overpriced. You can get a GTX 1660 for £230:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PSSLPWH/

For an even better value, it looks like there are RX 580s available for as little as £159:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06Y66K3XD/

Well this is the one I was checking, and the US version I referred to at the bottom of the page:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-Radeon-GDDR5-DVI-D-Graphics/dp/B06Y66K3XD

I don't think it's as bad as the MSI RX 580 Armor, which overheats really badly, but probably worse quality control than the big manufacturers in terms of faulty cards going out.

Definitely been there.

Alternatively, you can go for a refurb 3770 with an RX 580.
The CPU has 90 day warranty fulfilled by Amazon, and is actually a great deal. Double check the 3770 is compatible with your mobo though.

Other than that, eBay is your friend if you trust strangers.

Yes your processor is still very good to this day,

https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-1386MHz-Graphics-RX-580P8DFD6/dp/B06Y66K3XD?ref_=ast_sto_dp

or

https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-GeForce-Windforce-Graphics-Gv-N1650WF2OC-4GD/dp/B07QF6NH2S/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=gtx+1050ti&qid=1568521867&s=electronics&sr=1-9

these two i'd say are pretty good for the money and if that's still too much or if you have more to spend let me know and i'll try to help you some more (:

I did a little bit of research and i found this card which might use more power but gets anywhere from 10-20 fps extra most of the time and also has 2gb extra vram.

I like the XFX card: https://www.amazon.com/XFX-1386Mhz-Graphic-Cards-RX-580P8DFD6/dp/B06Y66K3XD/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493690907&sr=8-1&keywords=XFX+Gts+XXX+Edition+Rx+580

for $250

Your R9 290 performs slightly worse than that card so I wouldn't go with that one something like this should be better: https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-1386MHz-Graphics-RX-580P8DFD6/dp/B06Y66K3XD/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1538298335&sr=1-6&keywords=rx+580&dpID=41aPQA9mndL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Was looking at nitro+ ones like OP mentioned he got, didn't realise that was the price for used ones on amazon - new ones are $240 it seems.

Although, you can get an 8GB XFX rx580 for only $190.
So 580s for 200 or less, is quite possible currently.

Assuming you're going by current Amazon prices ($179/$189), and you're already a fan of XFX, then you might want to consider the XFX RX 580 w/ 8GB VRAM: https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-1386MHz-Graphics-RX-580P8DFD6/dp/B06Y66K3XD/ which they are currently selling for $189

I can't speak to XFX as a brand, but if you already considering them, then this card seems like the best bet -- You get the RX 580, plus you get the 8 GB of VRAM.

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You've got here a RX 580 for a very good price: Radeon RX 580 189.99$

You can wait till a new year when all prices will decrease after chrismas but I don't think that you will find rx 580 or 1060 gtx for a smaller price than this one.

Amazon has a big sale atm on a 1060.






EDIT: Amazon also has the 580 $10 cheaper. either is a good choice.

Your build looks good, but is there a reason you’re going with the 1050 ti? For about the same price, you could have an RX 580 that has twice the vRAM and should outperform the 1050. It should be possible to find one with a small form factor as well if space is a concern.

Example: XFX Radeon RX 580 GTS XXX Edition 1386MHz OC+, 8GB GDDR5, VR Ready, Dual BIOS, 3xDP HDMI DVI, AMD Graphics Card (RX-580P8DFD6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y66K3XD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bXd5CbVBEKM82

> Can I get any decent upgrade for such a small budget?

Yes, you can get the RX 580 8GB card, which is an optimal choice for 1080p gaming. Averaging at least 60 FPS on high to ultra settings in practically any game out there today, should not be an issue for it. Refer to the link below. You can also search eBay for used GPU's as well, many of which can be found for a good price.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y66K3XD/?tag=pcpapi-20

Also, I would try to find a CPU upgrade for your board. Maybe a Xeon CPU would be an option assuming it relatively cheap and compatible with your board. You will also want to overclock as well to get the best performance possible out of it. Refer to the link below for 1366 Xeon's that might be an option for you.

https://ark.intel.com/search?q=x56

What do you guys think of this gpu:

https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-1386MHz-Graphics-RX-580P8DFD6/dp/B06Y66K3XD

It’s seem to be a really good price for a Rx 580

https://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-Radeon-GDDR5-DVI-D-Graphics/dp/B06Y66K3XD/ref=sr_1_8?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1536873058&sr=1-8&keywords=rx+580

Preforms basiclly the same and is a bit cheaper.

I don’t know if the sale is in Canada but it’s 100 bucks off in US here it is

Much appreciated. But when comparing old spec to new spec how do you know it's better other than the pricing? For example this graphics card on [amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-1386MHz-Graphics-RX-580P8DFD6/dp/B06Y66K3XD/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=graphics+card&qid=1556097878&s=gateway&sr=8-3_) compared to the 1080 TI, is the 1080 being the bigger number means it's better than the 580?

Multiple upgrades. Motherboard. You may not see much a performance increase but it will allow vastly more upgrades. I recommend the b450 gaming plus max (which is atx so make sure it fits). Dont know if you have an ssd or not, but if you thats a cheap upgrade that makes a huge difference. Your cpu is ok as it is, so unless you have a huge budget, id leave it. Your gpu NEEDS an upgrade. For 150gbp or 256cad you can get an Rx 580 (8gb) which is really nice, but on a lower budget you can get a gtx 1050ti (4gb). Dont know much about your ram but i'd upgrade to 16gb ddr4-3000 but make sure its compatible with your mobo + cpu

If you're in the US, $180 for that brand/model on Amazon. It's a good 1080p@60Hz GPU.

Should I change anything on my GPU? This the exact model that I have. I'm not sure how demanding most of the games I play are, but one that I feel needs overclocking for better performance is Division 2.

If you don't want used, Rx 580

I think prime gives free shipping

https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-1386MHz-Graphics-RX-580P8DFD6/dp/B06Y66K3XD/

$319 base w/ $20 MIR = $299 (basically the same cost as a GTX 1060 6gb these days)

Can go slightly worse card to save $9 but it's not worth it in my opinion.

In comparison, 1070's are starting at around $460.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126109

This OC'd triple fan one is $490 - $20 MIR = $470, so is probably your best bet for the money.

 

So is the 1070 going to be $170 better for you? Particularly as you have a Freesync monitor at the moment? I dunno, that's going to be your call.

GPUs have been trending downwards in cost though, so we may (hopefully) be seeing the prices of them return to reality. I bought my 1060 6gb for $199 right before prices went all stupid, so there's plenty of room for continued improvement in the GPU market.

> I live in germany did you took that into account

I mean yes everything is from Amazon Deutschland

PCPartPicker seems to be messing up the pricing on several different items, not sure why.

Here is a seperate list I made browsing Amazon myself, pretty much the same build at 956.80

CPU

Motherboard

Memory

SSD

HDD

Video Card

Case

PSU

Minor difference in PSU and GPU, but should be about the same.

FYI all, Amazon has had the 8 GB version at $199 for months, and it's a very nice card.

Where exactly, can you screenshot it?

Go to: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y66K3XD/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1


And show me the amazon packaging on this specific item from amazon

That's more likely because of increased availability due to Sapphire discontinuing the Nitro+ line and only making Pulses.

You could find an XFX RX 580 8GB from between 180-190USD as early as December of last year.

Amazon

Newegg

How about a gtx 760? http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperClocked-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2765-KR/dp/B00DHW4HXY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393890020&sr=8-1&keywords=gtx+760

This is my card and its dirt cheap used: GTX 670 4GB FTW+ Edition or you could go with a new one with the superclocked edition: Found here lol or if need something cheaper, try the GTX 760 SC

I use this, and it performs like a BEAST. I might buy another one this weekend. 2 of them is more power than a titan B-)

CPU - Intel Core i5-4460S is ~220

GPU - GTX 760ti is ~220

CPU - http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=96203&vpn=BX80646I54460&manufacture=Intel&promoid=1416

GPU - http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperClocked-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2765-KR/dp/B00DHW4HXY

personally I think you picked out good parts. If money does matter though, I'd go for the 750ti and 4460.

8 in stock at amazon.

i've got a evga gtx 760 with 2 gb gddr5 ram, pm me if interested


http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperClocked-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2765-KR/dp/B00DHW4HXY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421730997&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+gtx+760

I'd like to see which brick and mortar stores were complaining. When I buy computer components, I don't have much of a selection here. That is unless I want to pay $40 more for the same component.

if you want cheap, grab a basic 750ti or a used EVGA 760 SC

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DHW4HXY/

I got that used 760 and it was literally just plug and play with the exception of proper scaling needing the nvidia web drivers but those were as easy as finding the ones for my build of el cap and double clicking to install that package.

Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $199.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $29.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard | ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $88.98 @ SuperBiiz
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $72.00 @ Newegg
Storage | Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $109.97 @ SuperBiiz
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $54.99 @ Amazon
Case | Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case | $88.99 @ NCIX US
Power Supply | Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $114.99 @ Best Buy
Optical Drive | Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer | $19.98 @ OutletPC
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $779.88
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-27 10:41 EDT-0400 |

For the GPU:
In your budget

Not in your budget

and there's some leftovers for your peripherals etc ... :D

I recommend the Gigabyte model.

Woahhhh buddy... That graphics card is totally overpriced and unnecessary. A GTX 970 will perform at the same tier, costs less and is a newer generation gpu. This is a decent one.

If you want a full system for under $800 that will last you 10 years, good luck. But I did my best picking out these parts:

Core i5 4430: http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-4430-Quad-Core-Desktop-Processor/dp/B00CO8T9VC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422398980&sr=8-2&keywords=core+i5

Motherboard: http://www.amazon.com/MSI-Motherboard-Motherboards-B85-G41-MATE/dp/B00D12OASW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1422399026&sr=8-3&keywords=lga+1150+motherboard

RAM: http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-HyperX-FURY-2x4GB-1600MHz/dp/B00J8E8ZLK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1422399065&sr=8-3&keywords=8GB+ram

GTX 970: http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Gaming-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B00NH5T1MS/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1422399112&sr=1-2&keywords=GTX+970

Pick your own ATX Case: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=atx%20case&sprefix=atx+ca%2Celectronics

Power Supply: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Watt-EPS%C2%A0-CX600/dp/B0092ML0OC/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1422399192&sr=1-2&keywords=corsair+power+supply

Hard Drive: http://www.amazon.com/WD-Green-Desktop-Hard-Drive/dp/B008YAHW6I/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1422399223&sr=1-1&keywords=2tb+hard+drive&pebp=1422399227833&peasin=B008YAHW6I

This system should last you a while

Save your money grab a good 970. Like this or this

BTW, same price on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Gaming-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B00NH5T1MS

I don't know about you, but I prefer just cheap monitors as it doesn't make any difference to me. This is an acer 1080P monitor for $116. As far as graphics card, maybe a 970. Actually cheaper than a 780 and 770 currently from what I can see. Here's one for $370. Don't forget you need windows and a psu, and maybe a DVD drive

You could save money and get a cheaper Cooler master hyper 212 evo or Arctic freezer i30.

Probably a cheaper case. Maybe a Rosewill Challenger U3 or a Cooler Master elite 430 or Cooler Master HAF 912

And maybe a better CPU with the money you save on those things. AMD has pretty good performance to price ratio. FX- 8350 is a lot better and only like $10 more. And is 8 core if that means anything. You can check at http://pcpartpicker.com/ to find compatibility. Most likely with the AMD processor you would need a different mobo

Yeah it'll definitely fit. Video cards are getting pretty heavy these days, but most of the weight is help by the two screws on the back of your case. With some cards, due to the way the weight is balanced on them, they can sometimes sag. Generally speaking, if there is any sag at all it is very minimal and will not affect the card in any way besides how it looks. Even so, it's not a bad idea to do something to correct the sag if you start to notice any. Every now and then a post will pop up in /r/PCMasterRace about someone fixing it in a unique way, but just putting anything beneath the far end of the card will keep it from sagging.

You could get a specialized tool, like this, or like this if it does start to sag. Alternatively, you could do something like what this guy, you could ziptie it, or you could use legos.

Anyway. Chances are you won't have to deal with any sag, but if you do there are some solutions for you.


Okay, so for your brother, you can probably do it and everything will be just fine, but there are a few issues. First of all, when you're looking at whether or not a PSU will be good enough, you want to look at the average output instead of the max, just so be sure that you aren't pushing it too hard. The PSU is the heart of your system. If it fails...well...other things will likely fail too and you'll be in a bit of trouble. The 960 draws aboout 100W at full load, and I doubt the i3 draws much either, but I can't know for certain without knowing its model number.

It would be nice to know specifics about the 350W PSU...does it even have the 6 pin connector for a video card? If not, do not use the molex to 6 pin adapter that is sometimes included. It's a great way to start a fire and/or kill components.

400W minimum is recommended for the 960, just so that you're sure to not blow anything up. If you've got the cash to spare, I would highly recommend upgrading your PSU, this one will ensure that nothing bad happens. If you can't afford the upgrade or anything, go ahead and put it in there and see how it runs, just make sure you don't do any overclocking at all. Like I said, everything will probably work, but it's always better for thing to be certain than it is for them to be probable.

Sorry if my replies seem somewhat less coherent, got my wisdom teeth out a few hours ago and I'm a tad bit loopy.

I like the astehcitcs of this one better

I use This one for my Fury Nitro and it's fantastic!

Most people get a figurine or something under it to lift it up, but there are such things as this that help and look cool!

If you can, move the fan from the top right to the top left, so there's a clearer path of intake to exhaust. Otherwise, it looks fine.

I would also highly recommend you get yourself a PCIe brace of some form, as it looks like your graphics card is sagging, which could lead to damage to the card and/or motherboard over time.

https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-Gaming-Bitcoin/dp/B01DQK7DDW

Should be fine, but if you're concerned or want better aesthetics, something like this will be cleaner than using an ad-hoc solution like a figurine or the like:
https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-custom-Gaming/dp/B01DQK7DDW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1474731756&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-Gaming-Bitcoin/dp/B01DQK7DDW

Or legos.

Or just don't mind it since it's not really an issue as long as you have it screwed in, almost all the weight is going into that screw/case.

Best looking option: https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-custom-Gaming/dp/B01DQK7DDW

Here's a photo of it in my PC (old pic):
http://i.imgur.com/t7PtNuv.jpg

> Will I have to worry about gpu sag? Should I get a support bracket?

GPU sag indeed is something that does seem to happen very randomly. I think that it's not something you have to really worry about too much. I haven't seen or heard about a single GPU destroying the motherboard it's PCI-e slot.
The old school method of "fixing" it, was to use a fish line.

But yes, you can also buy a support bracket. I wouldn't order this right away, this one blocks some PCI-e slots.

I would recommend to buy a GPU with a backplate, this helps a good amount with sag. But it can still happen, in general I really haven't seen a GPU die because of sagging.

> For the keyboard I will probably just go to that pc store I mentioned a while back and just see if I can try out some keyboards in person and get one that fits me well. For the mouse the mionix seems great, I'll probably side with that.

Sweet! Yes it's really nice to get a feel for the mechanical switch before you buy it. Also, a mechanical switch is very different compared to laptops. So give it at least a couple of minutes, you have to get used to it!
But if you don't like it, then don't worry, there are lots of "flat" keyboards of high quality as well.

> I have to say, the more I read about these processors the more I'd like to overclock in the future.

Overclocking really isn't very difficult anymore these days. I've provided guides & the software that you need to overclock the CPU & GPU. It's really not too difficult and you should be able to do it, it only does take time! A good overclock needs at least 12 hours of stress testing.

> The external usb optical drive looks great. Never knew they existed! Can they write disks as well? The one you linked me seems like it can write and it comes at a pretty cheap price. Good deal.

Yup! It does write disks as well. CD & DVDs.

> How did you determine the power supply? I'm sure the 750 watts you chose is the correct one, just wondering for my own knowledge how and why you chose it. Just an online calculator? How much spare power will there be if I overclock in the future?

Reviews! Both the CPU & GPU are actually very power efficient. This system will pull around 250W at most under full load, 300W if you overclock heavily. Because when you overclock, you need to provide more voltage to the CPU & GPU thus more power is needed.
I went with 750W to allow the option for SLI later (adding a second GPU for more performance) if you ever want it.
This PSU is more than enough for overclocked CPU & GPUs.

• GTX1070 power consumption (card only) 193W at it's peak for just the card. The rest of the system doesn't pull more than that either.
  
• GTX1070 power consumption (full system) 225W during gaming, with an i7-6700K overclocked to 4,4GHz.
  
• GTX1070 SLI power consumption (cards only) 329W for both GPUs, that's 421W left for the rest of the system before you hit 750W.
  
  > 'm thinking of a red/white theme in the red s340 case. How do I get some components to be red or white? I see many peoply just use high temp engine paint enamel. Can I remove the shields off the ram? How can I change the color of the fan rings? What about the cables?
  
  Yes, yes, yes, all possible. I can make the system more red & white. There are RAM sticks that are white, there are motherboards that are red & white. Cables are also available in red & white.
  
  It does easily add a lot of extra cost tho!
  
  > Oh and for the monitor I decided to stick with the one you already picked. I did some research on monitors and I think the asus pb258q is the right one for me. I play cs:go but not at all competitively. I do play a lot of killing floor as well.
  Can't wait to start the build!
  
  Awesome! I'll puzzle together a suggestion for you after I'm done with work later today.

done

I’m not as familiar with the o11 as most users here are, but you could install your other radiator in that area to the right of your mobo and have fans blowing through it as exhaust. That way you can bypass the whole bottom radiator situation. Then you can install a fan bracket (after purchasing one) on one of those fans to hold your pump.

This album is a good example of what I mean and it’s a popular layout for components. You could also do a vertical mount for your GPU if you’re worried about sag, or you could get one of these. I know this would all require ordering more things and waiting, but it would be worth it IMO.

There are some cool gpu supports on amazon

Atlas Graphics Card Brace Support. A Video Card Holder, GPU brace, for custom Deskto Pc Gaming. a GPU stand case mod. Bitcoin, Mining, Made In USA Items https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQK7DDW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fSvXAb4JEZ43G

That sag... I'd recommend buying a brace. I know motherboards are designed with sag in mind, but sag really worries me. I picked up this brace and it looks clean and provides plenty of support. Awesome build though, very clean.

I've heard good things about this GPU support bracket.

Looks good man! I just built mine with somewhat of the same setup. Just a recommendation, since this is brand new, you should pick up one of these GPU bracket supports I noticed mine started to sag after a few months. It's normal for these big GPU's to sag and isn't bad or anything, I just think it looks nice when it's setup nice. The bracket looks good inside a build too.

^ This. There are a few different options.

This is a bracket that will run along the bottom of the card to support it.

This is a DIY fix. I would recommend this if you are strapped for cash. The guy explains what you need to do it; basically a trip to the hardware store and 2 minutes to get the correct height.

There's always bracing options like this

This is a pretty popular support bracket to help with GPU sag.

Might want to try something like this for some proper support for that GPU.

I just ordered one of these, haven't tried it out yet since I'm waiting on my 1080ti

https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-custom-Gaming/dp/B01DQK7DDW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493081877&sr=8-1&keywords=gpu+brace

Here is a link for a great looking brace. Don't know how important aesthetics are for you but it is less than $18.

https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-custom-Gaming/dp/B01DQK7DDW

It has to be this one.

I've seen in another thread a while back someone got one of these

I am really not convinced that those reinforced slots prevent much sag. If you are really worried about that then you could either look at something like this if you have a slot open below the GPU. Some also just make a small pillar out of e.g. lego bricks to give the card a bit more support, that would be a rather easy and cheap solution

Subjecting liquid cooling to external pressure changes is asking for seal failure. Use air cooling.

Subjecting HDD to vibration is asking for premature disk failure. Use a cloud repository and SSD.

To avoid GPU removal use something like this.

$20

I bought one of these and it works great!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DQK7DDW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got one of these for my meaty 1070 and it works great

Seen this GPU brace being used

They told me the same thing, I was like...how bout no?

Maybe I should email them back with this solution, so they dont keep telling people to RMA their cards.

Also: I bought this to support the card and it works great.

I went with ASUS STRIX because I have ASUS HERO MB. It's just me, I like going with the same brand. I believe the STRIX will have sag after time, not convinced of its anti sag bracket. I bought this to help https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DQK7DDW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There are other products similar but I already have this. Not sure if it's gonna work as this support brace is meant for 2 slot cards but it seems flexible and may help.

yea i grabbed the one on amazon good reviews,

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DQK7DDW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Nylon string thing and GPU brace

Gonna SLI, and I really prefer the normal mount. I did buy a graphics card brace though to help with the sag. It's on its way.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DQK7DDW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use this for my Asus Strix 1080ti

Any reason you're choosing old tech? The 4xxx series chips and LGA1150 sockets are old, and no longer used. Why not just opt for a i7 6700k and a z170 board, they're practically the same price. RAM needs to be DDR4, and will be a bit pricier, but you can save $70 by choosing the EVGA 1080, and pay $609. Otherwise it looks fine.

Edit: Here is the card I have and would get. Cheaper, too.

GTX Link https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-08G-P4-6286-KR/dp/B01GAI64GO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472775720&sr=8-1&keywords=EVGA+GeForce+GTX+1080+8GB+FTW+Gaming+ACX+3.0+Video+Card

Excellent, I've always bought EVGA for my 650 Ti and 970, was looking at this 1080 FTW for $679, sounds like that should be 100% fine then.

EVGA just got some in stock directly to their Amazon storefront. EVGA is selling them 30 dollars above msrp, u wont get a better deal. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GAI64GO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.cTWAbGD6WKG7

In terms of brands EVGA, ASUS and MSI are the ones I'd recommend.

ASUS

EVGA

MSI

Edit: If I had to recommend a specific card I'd choose the ASUS ROG STRIX

> 1080GTX yeah most def 1200 https://smile.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-08G-P4-6286-KR/dp/B01GAI64GO/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1486392148&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+1080.


Dont just sput nonsense

I would also recommend the EVGA card, they're known for having excellent customer service, including a 90 day trade-up policy which I suspect you will want to take advantage of if the rumors of upcoming the 1080Ti are true. However, rather than the founder's edition that you have linked to, this one is a more powerful, more recent version card which is cheaper because the founder's edition was priced 100$ higher simply due to limited initial quantities available.

Ultimately, picking a graphics card is about researching the specs they offer, looking at benchmarks to compare them, and looking into the company's reputations.

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Psu

Case

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24 pin white cable

This is everything that I have in my PC,I don't know the buget,beacuse I upgraded my pc so many times,i think it's around 1500-2000 euros.

It means you'll spend more money in the long run, but if you're planning on doing a full new system build in the near-ish future anyway, and if you can get a pair of them for $600, I'd say go for it. Honestly SLI 980Ti's aren't exactly weak either. They'll be about the same performance as a single 1080 so long as the game supports SLI.

Hold on I'm pretty sure 1080s are down to about $600 for an overclocked version. If they're the same price I would DEFINITELY go for a single 1080.

If you are looking at that 980ti for 670 USD, you would get more performance for cheaper with this 1080.

Link

https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-GeForce-Founders-Graphics-08G-P4-6180-KR/dp/B01FWI6F08
$970

https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-08G-P4-6286-KR/dp/B01GAI64GO
$795

http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-geforce-gtx-1080-1607-1733mhz-cd-131243.htm
$987

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/zotac-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1080-8gb-gddr5x-video-card-zt-p10800a-10p/10439861.aspx
$828

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX62656
$819

Those i7s are like ~$400-500 here too. I would say it's gonna cost more than buying piecemeal, but compared to most prebuilt's cost:parts ratio it's not as bad as it could be.

All of the mid-range cards are way overpriced right now so if price isn't an issue you may have to go high-end. The 1070 is about the same price for the 1080 so just go for the 1080 if you can.

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-08G-P4-6286-KR/dp/B01GAI64GO - this is a good 1080 for the price

happens within 5-10 seconds for me.

using this setup:

I have my res scaled at 150%, all settings on Ultra. GPU limit off. Nvidia Control panel I have all the settings for BF1 set to override to the highest setting if possible.

> BenQ XL2720Z @ 1920 x 1080

> OP: Windows 7 64-bit

> CPU: Intel Core i7 6700K @ 4.00GHz (No Overclock)

> RAM: 16GB Corsair DDR3 @ no clue... (2 x 8 GB)

> GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW (No Overclock) 08G-P4-6286-KR

> DISC: Samsung 850 EVO 1TB

I am signed up for text alerts through the Nowinstock website and never got a notification about Amazon getting them in stock. Are you signed up a different way? This is where nowinstock is checking maybe I got that set up wrong. Thanks

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01GAI64GO/ref=olp_twister_child?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&mv_style_name=1

Amazon and B&H both have it currently for $679. I'm looking at it now.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1257992-REG/evga_08g_p4_6286_kr_geforce_gtx_1080_ftw.html

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GAI64GO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

If you're willing to spend that much for that 1070ti, just get the 1080, it's uses faster GDDRX5 memory and the price for some models are the same. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01GAI64GO/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1524452943&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=gtx+1080

I'm extending them, one on 1440p, other on 1080. I just tried messing with the resolution and scaling of each monitor individually, the scaling didnt change anything, but adjusting the resolution of the problem monitor caused it to refresh and the line went away, even after going back to my normal resolution. I'm just not sure how to make that fix permanent. So to clarify, the issue happens when extending the monitors. I just toggle between mirror and extend as one method to get it working again.

My display settings revert back to extended when I restart, and graphics card is a 1080 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GAI64GO/)


and I'll go double check on my drivers. thank you for your input!

I am confused by your comment. The 1080 does support Direct X 12, No?

I googled it and all the results point to yes. And the card I'm buying has it in the title. Unless DX12 OSD means something else?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GAI64GO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GAI64GO exact page and seller from where I bought the card. Thanks for the EVGA power link suggestion as well. It looks really nice, I’ll have to check it out..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125871

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GeForce-GTX-1070-GAMING/dp/B01GXOX3SW?ie=UTF8&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER&redirect=true&ref_=olp_product_details

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487248&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-Veeralava%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=6202798&SID=

Also pretty sure all of the founder's editions text light up but I think they're green only (or yellow? can't remember)

by that do you mean this one

if your mobo has pcie-3 lanes, you should be fine, what's your processor if i might ask? also, i would personally recommend the Asus Gtx 1070 Strix edition, or MSI or EVGA's editions over the founders edition.

• Asus Card
  
• MSI card
  
• EVGA card

> you would save around $170AU by ordering an EVGA one from Amazon

That's a hot tip. It looks like you can get the MSI 1070 from Amazon too, though. No you can't, I just misread the amazon page. It also looks like the EVGA one doesn't ship to Australia?

What's the downside? Can you RMA locally to MSI, or do you have to send it back to Amazon in the US?

Current shopping cart:
Graphics - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IPVSLTC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A1D9VA4FDB43MN&psc=1

Motherboard - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0131GA4WI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&psc=1

Processro - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MRRPPQS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

SSSD - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F9G414U/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

RAM - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DPSQPF2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Case - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DPSQPF2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Power - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017HA3SQ8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?smid=A2I4D0WO1JEMBA&psc=1

Harddrive - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013QFRS2S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

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I got it for 260$ from Amazon.com Total cost was 320$ for me including taxes+shipping.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IPVSLTC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Since the price between the 1070's and 1080's on amazon are so close right now, I would have to recommend this 1080.

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Windforce-GV-N1080WF3OC-8GD-Graphics/dp/B01IR6LMLO/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1500755145&sr=1-2&keywords=gtx+1080

why???
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Windforce-GV-N1080WF3OC-8GD-Graphics/dp/B01IR6LMLO/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1500378173&sr=1-3&keywords=GTX+1080

A strix will not outperform any 1080

An 8600k is a great choice and it'd save you $110 so you could upgrade to a 1070ti (link) or 1080 (link) to get better gaming performance.

The k chips don't come with stock coolers anymore, and the stock coolers wouldn't be adequate anyway. Since you don't plan to OC, a Cryorig H7 (link) would fit the bill too keep it cool and quiet while still fitting in the same budget.

Wow that is a pretty good deal. Ive been looking at the Gigabyte card as it does look a bit cheaper. Amazon has the windforce for $676 (https://www.amazon.ca/Gigabyte-GeForce-Windforce-GV-N1080WF3OC-8GD-Graphics/dp/B01IR6LMLO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501738353&sr=8-3&keywords=gtx%2B1080&th=1). Ive heard EVGA is a bit better, but im hearing the other way as well.

nah, you can get a brand new gigabyte gtx 1080 here for $500.

I wish the Nintendo Switch was out because I really want one.

As for things that are out, I would love to have either:
Divinity: Original Sin 2 which is $44.99

or some sort of GTX 1080 like this which is about $630.

A lot of people are going all out here, which I can't blame them as this opportunity really doesn't come along very often.

Would it be cool if I win if I could get an extra $1,000 donated to a charity? I'll have to do some research into which charity, but let's keep this love spreading.

that's interesting because my gigabyte 1080 is silent really even under load https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IR6LMLO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 but it is a long card with three fans even though this card is only 10 mm shorter

My go to budget case is the Corsair 100R or its silent version. They're both really solid cases that stay relatively inespensive.

Use the savings to get this 1080: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IR6LMLO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502241363&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Gtx+1080&dpPl=1&dpID=51bpp6rWCmL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IEKG402/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521012120&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=2tb&dpPl=1&dpID=5152Tk32IxL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07598VZR8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521012014&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=i7+8700k&dpPl=1&dpID=51cmJqb4I2L&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075RHWCC4/ref=pd_aw_fbt_147_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Y8HXXRND52YXQAJCPVDA

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0134EW7G8/ref=pd_aw_fbt_147_img_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Y8HXXRND52YXQAJCPVDA

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005BE058W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521012102&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=evga+supernova+750&dpPl=1&dpID=51UcIW5x4QL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IR6LMLO/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521012187&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=1080&dpPl=1&dpID=51bpp6rWCmL&ref=plSrch


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073SBX6TY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521012150&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ssd+m.2&dpPl=1&dpID=41GJN9qS2CL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XX8Q1CL/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521012171&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=nzxt+kraken+x62

The parts are
8700k
Mobo z370
2x8gb ddr4
Kraken x62 to keep the cpu cool
Thx 1080(had to drop the ti due to prices)
M.2 ssd for boot drive
2tb hdd for storage
Evga supernova 750w
If you have extra change invest in noctua high static pressures fan to optimize cooling

Keep an eye on /r/bapcsalescanada/. Most of the 800-850 models are usually blower/founders edition. Those usually run a bit hotter and loader than the other models (you can recognize them by their single fan), but a 1080ti is still a 1080ti.

There are also 1080 deals like this, and occasionally even hit 600 dollars.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01IR6LMLO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Was on sale for $660

What about these? http://hardwire.in/home/2054-gigabyte-gtx-1070

http://www.amazon.in/gp/aw/d/B01IR6LMLO/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502718461&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX118_SY170_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=gtx+1080&dpPl=1&dpID=51bpp6rWCmL&ref=plSrch

Rayzen 5
"Amazon.com: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX: Computers & Accessories" https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Processor-Wraith-Stealth-Cooler/dp/B07B41WS48/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541748155&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ryzen+5&psc=1

The new geForce 1060
"Amazon.com: ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Dual-Fan OC Edition VR Ready Dual HDMI DP 1.4 Gaming Graphics Card (DUAL-GTX1060-O6G): Computers & Accessories" https://www.amazon.com/GeForce-Dual-Fan-Gaming-Graphics-DUAL-GTX1060-O6G/dp/B01JHQT1SE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541748298&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=1060+6gb&dpPl=1&dpID=51T1GaSIVLL&ref=plSrch

Motherboard
"Amazon.com: ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING AMD Ryzen AM4 DDR4 HDMI DisplayPort M.2 USB 3.1 ATX B350 Motherboard: Computers & Accessories" https://www.amazon.com/ROG-B350-F-GAMING-DisplayPort-Motherboard/dp/B071SGQP1Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1541748454&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=am4+motherboard&dpPl=1&dpID=51tl1-gPBdL&ref=plSrch

8gb x2 ddr4 ram
"Patriot Memory Viper Elite Series DDR4 8GB 2400MHz (PC4-19200) Single Module (Black/Grey) - PVE48G240C6GY at Amazon.com" https://www.amazon.com/Patriot-Memory-2400MHz-PC4-19200-Single/dp/B074Q1G6VR/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1541748631&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ddr4+ram&dpPl=1&dpID=41pVPcbOWIL&ref=plSrch

Power
"Amazon.com: EVGA Supernova 750 G3, 80 Plus Gold 750W, Fully Modular, Eco Mode HDB Fan, 10 Year Warranty, Includes Power ON Self Tester, Compact 150mm Size, Power Supply 220-G3-0750-X1: Computers & Accessories" https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Supernova-Modular-Warranty-220-G3-0750-X1/dp/B005BE058W/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1541748778&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=power+supply&dpPl=1&dpID=51UcIW5x4QL&ref=plSrch


And pc case that you like :)

This is the one i have ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Dual-fan OC Edition VR Ready Dual HDMI DP 1.4 Gaming Graphics Card (DUAL-GTX1060-O6G) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JHQT1SE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zSmCzbDTGJ9YQ

2600K and 16gb of DDR3 could carry a better GPU. You'd be pretty well off with an RX 480 or a GTX 1060. Going way up to the $400-$700 range of GPU would be really questionable with a 2600K, but it's not so behind as to not be useful to the current $200-$270 range cards.

Some of the best picks for a 2600K right now:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JHQT1SE/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MU0OIN5/

RX 480 is generally a few percent faster with 2gb more RAM for a few bucks cheaper, that's what I'd go with. GTX 1060 is a little more expensive for slightly less performance potential, but Nvidia is much more actively involved with game developers on PC so many titles are very well optimized for their hardware. Both are really quite good so it's a hard choice.

Amazon has an Asus version for$365,

ASUS GeForce 6GB Dual-Fan OC Edition VR Ready Dual HDMI DP 1.4 Gaming Graphics Card DUAL-GTX1060-O6G https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01JHQT1SE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_EgrTzb8WF1TKD

Or this from New egg at $350. https://m.newegg.ca/products/N82E16814125879

After shipping, they're both about the same price. How do I decide between the two or does it matter?

So no speed posted on the ram. A really small power supply, Free Linux operating system with no Windows Key, case is on sale $64 with a $10 rebate and free shipping: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=n82e16811146189&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleKWLess&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleKWLess-_-DSAFeed-All-Products-_-cases(computercases-atxform)-_-NA&ignorebbr&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvJCGgLDz1QIVRDaBCh1IxQzuEAAYASAAEgKpjfD_BwE

A 750GB hard drive which you can pick up 1 TB for $50 new free shipping: https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Description=1tb%20hard%20drive&Submit=ENE

The Video card is at least one third the price you are requesting: around $300 Shipped: https://www.amazon.com/GeForce-Dual-fan-Gaming-Graphics-DUAL-GTX1060-O6G/dp/B01JHQT1SE

If you shipped the system free it would totally be very decent price, all in all for the 5 1600 which is about the best bang for the money out there. Good luck.

You are talking about this one ? Yes it would definitely be a great choice, and you'll run games at high setting without problems. But it's 200$ more expensive.

Monitors
>Dell UltraSharp 27" 4k "HDR" (sooo beautiful)
Acer KG240 24" 144hz

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Fluance SX6BK (Requires Amp/Stereo for power

PC
>NZXT ELITE
GTX 1060
Samsung 250 EVO
Corsair 650W
EVGA 16GB
i5 7600K @ 4.8GHZ
Corsair H100
seagate 2tb

Peripherals
>Razer Blackwidow Ultimate OG (2011 - cherry mx blues)
Razer Deathadder
Corsair Mouse Mat
Gamecube Controller
Mayflash Adapter

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Ikea Adjustable Legs
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Merax Racing Chair ($163)

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So this card wouldn’t be bad to get?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JHQT1SE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_acCbBb6WAAZKD

Im buying everything from amazon just because of the one day delivery convince, I added this Power supply
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0106RDIN2/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB

This motherboard
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06WVFFXXL/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB

Downgraded to 1060
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01JHQT1SE/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB

Idk what to choose for the memory and same thing for the fan idk if 140mm or 120mm makes a big difference. I cant send a wishlist link because it shortened and it wont let me post on the sub

this is just the ssd and the cpu
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07B41WS48/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01K8A2A0E/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2UXO5LPTDY3LN

I found an Asus Dual OC 6gb for $250 on Amazon last December. That seemed like a very respectable price at the time and paired with an i5 3570k @4.0ghz they are basically both hitting close to 100% utilization on most demanding new AAA titles at max settings 1080/60, particularly those games which are also CPU intensive.

That's for reference. My point is you may want to compare my CPU to yours and consider whether your CPU will give you more headroom (i.e. won't bottleneck the card) than mine, at which point a 1070 would be more logical to get the most out of your system. Assuming you can find one at a decent price (like max $100-150 more than I paid for my 1060) which sadly seems really unrealistic right now. And if the 1060 6gb is the right card for you and you don't wanna wait until prices go back to normal, which seems to be happening slowly but who the hell really knows, then I wouldn't pay more than $280 absolute maximum for a 1060 6gb OC version. I was ready to do that myself before I found a good deal around Christmas, and I jumped right on it bc throughout November and December the price had been hanging out around $270.

Check this link to see how prices have been changing over the past year. Aside from special promo codes and bundle deals, in my experience at least Amazon seems to represent the average/lowest prices of cards at any given time, as long as they are in stock:

https://camelcamelcamel.com/GeForce-Dual-fan-Gaming-Graphics-DUAL-GTX1060-O6G/product/B01JHQT1SE

The 1060 matched my motherboard

Nope on the synergy. I've got a 1060 and love it, this one just got a pretty great discount down to $240 if you're ok using rebates.

Think I'll sell the 7950s and snag this. Thanks for the input

Which country are you from? Are you checking online shops or physical shops in your town? Which version of GTX 1060 are you specifically interested in? How much money do you want to spend on it? I don't know why you are having trouble finding it in stock, I just checked a few gtx 1060 versions from different manufacturers and on several websites, and they all say 'in stock' or 'available'.

Personally I recommend Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE OC 6G (GV-N1060WF2OC-6GD).

Example link to Amazon / Link to Newegg

I would get this one. It's currently $20 off AND has a $20 rebate.

I just picked up a GTX1060, they are getting cheap now. If you don't need to game during the 5 weeks they need to RMA the card, you could use the onboard graphics of the H97M - otherwise any modern GPU should be resalable in two months or so on ebay for not a ridiculous loss... something like this is $250 and won't completely suck: https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-1060-WINDFORCE-GV-N1060WF2OC-6GD/dp/B01JNUO6BG/

edit - whoops, just read that H97M does not have onboard graphics. But still, you can sell your temp GPU used for not much of a loss after a few weeks.

I'd get one with 2 fans and a backplate, but otherwise it should be fine.

Something like this for example: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137018

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JNUO6BG/?tag=pcpapi-20

I've been holding out for a good deal on an RX 480 8 GB or GTX 1060 6GB, is this or this the lowest or close to the lowest I will be able to find either of them? I'm considering holding out until Friday for a better deal then jumping on one of these if one doesn't come up.

Edit: I just found this deal but I've never used Mike's Computer Shop. Seems like a good deal, is Mike's a good place to buy from?

also, for a quick clarification....the GTX 1060 is a pretty nice card, I'm running on myself though I have the 6gb. If you decide to pick up this deal I think the video card will be a bit under powered for the VR head set but to use as a non VR gaming PC it will hold it's own. Just food for thought, this is still a really good deal. I personally would jump on it and just upgrade the card 3-4 months down the road to a 1060 6gb for about $250 and I don't think you'll have to worry about power supply.

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-1060-WINDFORCE-GV-N1060WF2OC-6GD/dp/B01JNUO6BG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481324813&sr=8-1&keywords=gigabyte+gtx+1060+6gb

how does this compare to a 1060, like this

This seems to be a good one for that price. I believe that it will go down for black friday or it has already gone down.

The GTX 1060 6GB is way above an RX 480. GTX 1060 3GB is at the same price point.


Maybe if you're not in the US, but even MSRP for the 1060 at 6GB is higher.

That's rough. The only other place I've seen any of those below MSRP is Amazon. It's with a Mail-in though

Ok, one more thing:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01JNUO6BG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474945837&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=gtx+1060&dpPl=1&dpID=51wcPo7WeEL&ref=plSrch

(let me kno if the link works)

my friend suggested this graphics card instead. he said it has smaller RAM, but makes up for it in clock speeds. Whats your opinion on it?

For $$30 more is the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE OC 6G worth the difference over the Zotac, or not really? https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01JNUO6BG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1HU0UETW2PFPN&psc=1

https://smile.amazon.com/ASUS-GeForce-STRIX-Graphics-STRIX-GTX1080-A8G-GAMING/dp/B01K5F8MJK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474574769&sr=8-1&keywords=strix+1080 Uhh don't mean to be that guy but that exact card is brand new on amazon for cheaper

Well I'm sure that is part of my problem I'll update it in a moment.

One of the grouping I'm starting to look at is
Processor I7

Mother Board

Ram

GPU If I can't do the Ti depending on price.

I might as well give you another opinion, as long as you know that is all it is.

This is the card I would buy

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-GeForce-STRIX-Graphics-STRIX-GTX1080-A8G-GAMING/dp/B01K5F8MJK/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1474188872&sr=1-5&keywords=1080+gtx

2 HDMI ports... this thing is made for VR

Reference cards are sexy but 3rd part versions improve temps and performance, get an ASUS or Gigabyte model.

Edit: added links to gpu models

Also on Amazon with a 5 day pre-order if you prefer buying through them.

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-GeForce-STRIX-Graphics-STRIX-GTX1080-A8G-GAMING/dp/B01K5F8MJK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525539272&sr=8-3&keywords=1080+strix

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01K5F8MJK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519357659&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=asus+rog+strix+1080&dpPl=1&dpID=51JaCX3Oe1L&ref=plSrch

The 1080 strix is one of the cheaper 1080s on newegg and amazon, is this normal? I thought it was one of the more expensive ones. Amazon lists it as a sale (I think?) but it's been like that for a while. Mike's also says 799.99 is the non sale price.. I only recently got into GPU shopping about a week ago, so I'm not sure what prices are supposed to be.

Last time I saw a price this low was back during Cyber Monday. I got this for $560, with $20 rebate ($540)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K5F8MJK/

My advice? IF you really want a 1080 then you should wait 2.5 more months for the this year's Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. I dont think they'll be priced at $540 again like last year.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $198.88 @ OutletPC
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $53.88 @ OutletPC
Memory | G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | $32.98 @ Newegg
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $67.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case | Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case | $39.99 @ SuperBiiz
Power Supply | EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $43.49 @ SuperBiiz
Other| EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB| $210.00
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $647.21
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-05 01:59 EDT-0400 |

Graphics card can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-03G-P4-6162-KR/dp/B01KU2CIIY/ref=sr_1_12?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473055006&sr=1-12&keywords=GTX%2B1060

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-03G-P4-6160-KR/dp/B01KU2CIIY/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1510794858&sr=1-3&keywords=gtx%2B1060&th=1

Same price as Amazon has it listed, with I'm sure faster shipping and a better return policy.

Here you go

This is extremely difficult on your budget. I would highly suggest opening up to used parts. Specifically, the Dell Optiplex. Pair that up with a 1060 3gb and you're in business. That leaves you $250 for a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. This may not look fancy, have a window, or ssd. BUT, it will play the shit out of games at a very reasonable price.

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-03G-P4-6162-KR/dp/B01KU2CIIY

Enjoy

Take a look below for GTX1060 minis, in both 3 and 6GB versions. Zotac tends to be the cheapest and is a decent choice. CPU bottlenecks are little unpredictable because it depends very much on the CPU utilization of the game in question, as well as the resolution you plan to play at (the higher, the more work the GPU has, so the less a CPU bottleneck affects things because the GPU has more work to do per frame, giving more time for the CPU to feed more data for the next one).

GTX1060 mini #1, GTX1060 mini #2, GTX1060 mini #3.

• 750 Watt Power Supply. $89.98
  
  
• Generic Corsair Case. $64.99 You can shop around for something better looking for a little more money.
  
  
• DDR4 3200 RAM (2*4GB Sticks) for $147.99 and DDR4 3200 RAM (1*8GB Stick) for $160.32. You can also drop to 3000MHz and save like $5-10 but not worth it in my opinion.
  
  
• GTX 1060 3GB for $304.99 or GTX 1060 6GB for $389.99.
  
  
• i7 8700k for $449.99 or i7 7700k for $422.96. 8700k is 8th gen and 7700k is 7th gen. You can drop to any processor around an i7 7700 (No "k") without seeing issues I'd assume. WoW is a processor heavy game though. Still my i7 8700k only ever reaches maybe 30% useage that I see.
  
  
• Heat Sink + Fan. Cooler Master is good. $34.99
  
  
• i7 8700 will require a 300 Series Motherboard like ASUS ROG for $141.50 or ASUS Prime for $84.99. The 7700s will take a 200 series motherboard like this one for $129.61 or this one for 149.99. Basically just make sure it has all the hook-ups you need (sound and USBs and shit) with the proper chip set and supports DDR4 RAM with minimum 1 PCI Express slot for your GPU.
  
  
• Samsung 860 Evo 500GB SSD for $179.94 or the 250GB for $109.94. Any decent SSD will do. Make sure it has enough room for your OS and the game(s) you play. You can use any regular HD to store other stuff on. Samsung is a good brand for them.
  
  When trying to decide on what power your PC needs a good website to use is http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/ - it'll give you a general idea since I get confused with all the "i7/i5/i3 XXXX gen X" nonsense too.
  
  That'll build you a tower. Then you just need external components. Monitor, keyboard, mouse, headset, chair, desk, etc. Depending on what you have available and stuff it can vary so I'll let you price out that stuff.
  
  $1,358 pre-taxes if you go with i7 8700k, and GTX 1060 3 GB. For the tower. Taxes in, plus all the other components you're still looking at pushing close to $2000. That's CND I think. If you do a little shopping around you might get a decent deal on a few items and look into different price points between AMD and Intel if you choose their Board/Chip/GPU combos.

EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB SC GAMING, ACX 2.0 (Single Fan), 3GB GDDR5, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC), 03G-P4-6162-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KU2CIIY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bgD-AbF781395 get this not a 1050ti it’s soooo much worth the extra $30 trust me 1050ti is not very good and can’t run on high settings with good frames and a 1050ti for that much money is a ripoff they use to go for a good amount cheaper atleast this is close to msrp.

Honestly I would swap out the GTX 1050ti with a 3gb 1060. Right now you can get a 1060 for around $250 and it would be a huge step up from the 1050ti. Plus it should run most games on high at 60+ fps. Other than that, it looks like a great budget build!

Here's a link to the one my buddy just bought -

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-03G-P4-6162-KR/dp/B01KU2CIIY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526913904&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+1060+3gb

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KU2CIIY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501281876&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=evga+geforce+gtx+1060+3gb&dpPl=1&dpID=51iuKmXAjbL&ref=plSrch

Get this GTX 1060 3GB for $210

Your PSU should be plenty.

I'll go down the list of what you have:

CPU: You wont be able to upgrade this CPU with a recent model without upgrading the motherboard itself. This would result in a pretty hefty investment for a relatively little boost to gaming performance.

GPU: The R9 280 was a fairly beefy card for its time, meaning that it has a high power draw, much higher than a mid-end graphics card of today. An Nvidia GTX 1060 3gb would give you the most bang for your buck in the current market. The newer technology in it would mean much better performance at a lower power draw, (and lower power draw leads to lower heat generation)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01KU2CIIY/ref=olp_twister_child?ie=UTF8&mv_size_name=0&mv_style_name=4

Mobo: Nothing much I can say on this. it gets the job done and can support modern graphics cards. it wont support current gen AMD CPUs though.

RAM: 8GB is plenty, and you can wait to upgrade until RAM prices come back down

PSU: With a 550W power supply, you're in fairly good shape. Honestly, I feel it's more of an aging/natural wear and tear issue than obsolescence.

Case: It is a solid case with enough airflow to not cause your GPU to melt. You can monitor the GPU temperatures and if you feel that it's thermal throttling or getting too close to it, you can move to case with more airflow.

What would be the reason to get this gtx 1060 (dual fan) as opposed to this one (single fan)? About the same price and I have some credit at best buy

What? The link is Amazon.

Price hasn't been this low since before the mining boom in June:

https://camelcamelcamel.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-03G-P4-6162-KR/product/B01KU2CIIY

Looks like it was, then amazon ran out of stock:

http://camelcamelcamel.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-03G-P4-6162-KR/product/B01KU2CIIY

Certainly the best gaming deal on the page.

Did you build your PC yourself or what? Top Tier graphic cards are around ~300€ and those are running all games on pretty much the highest settings. If you're talking about the Nvidia Titan X then yeah that costs over $900 but that's like the most powerful card we have around which you definitely won't need to play your games. Here for example the Nvidia Geforce 1060 a very decent card for only ~$200.
What build did you get ? I can't imagine spending more than $1000 and not have a top tier rig.

Hello again! I'm home now so I can get you a bit more information.

[Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/Geforce-Phoenix-Graphics-PH-GTX1050TI-4G-Graphic/dp/B01M360WG6/ref=sr_1_11?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1483856782&sr=1-11&keywords=gtx+1050+ti) has the ASUS 1050 ti for $150, while the 1050 ti is slightly better in [just about every regard] (http://hwbench.com/vgas/geforce-gtx-1050-ti-vs-geforce-gtx-960) over the 960.

Or if you wanna meet your budget, go for a [1060] (https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-03G-P4-6160-KR/dp/B01KUADE3O/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1483857004&sr=1-2&keywords=gtx+1060) for $200, and [embarrass] (http://hwbench.com/vgas/geforce-gtx-1060-vs-geforce-gtx-960) the 960 in performance.

If you're concerned about reliability keep in mind that the reported issues with the 10 series cards has been no higher than with the previous generations. Spending the money on the right card today will pay off in the future as new software comes out that can utilize the newer hardware in your machine.

If you have any more questions feel free to ask, good luck with your purchase!

edit: To note, a higher end graphics card will more than likely be bottlenecked by the CPU you have depending on the software you're running. So you may not see the maximum performance until you upgrade that. Still a valid decision in my mind, as one day when you decide to upgrade your CPU you'll have a GPU that's ready for it. It's the right way to go if you're upgrading one part at a time as they age.

>GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

check this page on Amazon, the 5th photo on the right left side shows the ports. Click on it, then you can hover over it to see the enlarged image.

EDIT:Dunno left from right

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-03G-P4-6160-KR/dp/B01KUADE3O

tl;dr: is the premium price of the GTX 1060 6gb worth it over the GTX 1060 3gb?

edited for clarity

i built a pc last march on a z170 motherboard and an i5 6600k, but i recycled my video card from my previous build. it is a 2gb radeon 7870 that i bought back in april of 2013, so... pretty ready for an upgrade? the primary reason that i'm looking to upgrade is that i'm finally pulling the trigger in water cooling and i want a card that i can find a water block for. EKWB offered one for my current card but they no longer do.

i think i have decided on the GTX 1060 either in the 3gb version (currently $200) or the 6gb version (currently $260). I'd like to keep it under $250 but if i'm really going to see a big enough performance benefit with 6gb over 3gb i'll adjust the 'budget' upwards by $10.

these days i am primarily concerned with pushing multiple monitors, and i play both WoW and FFXIV. the card is still doing me pretty good, so if there's a good reason to hold off for awhile, i could just shelf the idea.

When searching, check the 'Ship to Singapore' box, and on the product page look for

> Price: $199.99 + No Import Fees Deposit & FREE Shipping to Singapore

For example, this GTX1060 graphics card is eligible - https://smile.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-03G-P4-6160-KR/dp/B01KUADE3O/

You get free shipping if your order is over US$125, and the price can be a lot better than Sim Lim Sq. The downside is that shipping can be a bit slow, up to 2-3 weeks, but if you're not in a hurry it's well worth it.

How about a GTX 1060? https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-03G-P4-6160-KR/dp/B01KUADE3O/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473958730&sr=1-4&keywords=gtx+1060

the 3 gb version is in stock for $228.86 at least https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KUADE3O?ref_=sr_1_2&s=electronics&qid=1500025849&sr=1-2&keywords=Gtx%2B1060&pldnSite=1&th=1

Throw in a GTX 1070, that should be all you need.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KVZBNY0

Maybe consider an EVGA G2 550 for your PSU, you will get better longevity and overclocking. $80 well spent when you consider it will last 10+ years.

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Supernova-220-G2-0550-Y1-Modular-Supply/dp/B0106RDI3W

If you wanted to check these out you could save some money on the video card. The monitor is half price but it’s a tn panel. I’ve used both but it’s up to you if you want to spend more for the ips. Sorry for the format I’m new to posting.

EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition, 8GB GDDR5, LED, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) 08G-P4-5173-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KVZBNY0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Hst2AbTWY910Z

VIOTEK GN27D 27 Inch 1440p 144hz Curved Computer Gaming Monitor Samsung VA Panel Freesync FPS RTS Optimized https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078P57ZWL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Rut2AbYJA6CG1.

You can buy 1070;s on amazon for 515$ and 1080's for good deals as well and on NON Blower Cards just a FYI as amazon is cheaper than everywhere else.


https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-08G-P4-5173-KR/dp/B01KVZBNY0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495908452&sr=8-1&keywords=1070

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor | $239.99 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler | CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler | $34.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard | MSI Z270 SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $129.99 @ Amazon
Memory | Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | $112.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $74.99 @ Best Buy
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | Asus Radeon RX 480 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card | $259.99 @ Amazon
Case | NZXT S340 - Designed by Razer ATX Mid Tower Case | $94.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $79.99 @ Amazon
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit | $92.99 @ Best Buy
Monitor | LG 29UM67 29.0" 2560x1080 60Hz Monitor | $269.50 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $1440.40
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-21 15:10 EST-0500 |

• If you want to try 21:9 ultrawide, this should be a good place to start.
  
• I included a CPU/MOBO/Cooler that can handle modest overclocking, incase you want to jump into it. There's a good guide on /r/overclocking and many youtube videos out there to get you started.
  
• I went with a RX480 because the monitor supports Freesync. This an AMD only technology and would make this setup truly worth it.
  
• Now if you didn't want a 21:9 ultrawide, you could swap that out for a GTX 1070 and a 144Hz 24" 1080p Monitor. Though I will note, that this monitor is also freesync and would benefit from an AMD GPU. That being said, the RX480 has a hard time reaching 144 FPS in most newer games.
  
• A note -- The 21:9 Monitor I included has support for 75Hz Freesync over Display Port, despite the product page on some sites listing it only at 60Hz.

Dude... You can get a 1070 for just a bit more.

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-08G-P4-5173-KR/dp/B01KVZBNY0/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1497036268&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+1070

It's available here on the U.S. amazon store.

if you live in the US, then get this.

I know this is more than you were looking to spend with tax, but just wanted to let you know: https://smile.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-08G-P4-5173-KR/dp/B01KVZBNY0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493727819&sr=8-1&keywords=EVGA+GeForce+GTX+1070+8GB+GDDR5&sa-no-redirect=1

Between those 2:

• 560CAD: ASUS GeForce GTX 1070 8GB ROG STRIX Graphic Card (STRIX-GTX1070-8G-GAMING)
  https://www.amazon.ca/ASUS-GeForce-STRIX-Graphic-STRIX-GTX1070-8G-GAMING/dp/B01HEQYQHA
  
  
• 530CAD: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition, 8GB GDDR5, LED, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) Graphics Card 08G-P4-5173-KR
  https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-08G-P4-5173-KR/dp/B01KVZBNY0/
  
  Which one should I pick? Or any 3rd option? (Ideally sold by amazon.ca - no 3rd parties)
  
  

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $189.99 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard | MSI H110M PRO-VD PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $46.88 @ OutletPC
Memory | Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory | $46.97 @ Jet
Storage | PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $64.99 @ Best Buy
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.78 @ OutletPC
Video Card | Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card | $249.99 @ Jet
Case | NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $59.99 @ NCIX US
Power Supply | SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $49.99 @ B&H
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit | $88.58 @ OutletPC
Monitor | Acer GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor | $188.83 @ Jet
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1045.99
| Mail-in rebates | -$10.00
| Total | $1035.99
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-30 06:33 EST-0500 |

Here's my current build. I think before I buy the parts, I want to upgrade to a 1070; mostly to make sure everything runs smooth as butter on a 144hz monitor.


For 1070s, I've mostly looked at this one. (EVGA 1070, $389.99)


For the price, is this the best 1070 I can get? I'd rather not spend much more than $400 on a GPU.


BTW: The cheap-ish mobo on the build is still worrying me a bit. Will I be fine with it, or should I upgrade to a nicer mATX/ATX board?


Thanks!

hate to break it to you, but that's the current going rate for brand new on Amazon.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KVZBNY0?tag=slicinc-20&ascsubtag=932fa978371911e7961deea10ebe15520INT

If you look for other sellers, Amazon is still selling it for 289 Prime available to be delivered at the end of the month. I just ordered mine at 11:15 EDT. Link

Type|Amazon|3rd Party New
:---|:---|:---
Lowest|$336.35 on May 02, 2017|$349.99 on Apr 12, 2017
Highest|$734.99 on Dec 18, 2017|$1,099.99 on Jan 15, 2018

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>without cracking the 100 dollar mar

Not new.

The cheapest new GPU that I can recommend is the 1050TI which is 140$.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MCU1ERO

This is the exact gpu I have
https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-DisplayPort-128-bit-ZT-P10510A-10L/dp/B01MCU1ERO

That Nvidia GT 710 is really meant to give you graphics when your CPU doesn't support it so you have SOMETHING to display. It really sticks out to me as the bottleneck of your system. Get a GTX 1050 ti ($150), the difference will blow you away.
EDIT: Here's one for 129.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MCU1ERO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_40EfAb0J7PW6S for the power this is a steal.

The 1050 TI should be sufficient. If you can find one for ~200, a RX 570 or 580 might be a better buy since they're more powerful but expensive too.

Cheapest 1050 ti I found https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MCU1ERO/?tag=pcpapi-20&th=1

Cheapest RX 570 https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126189

GTX 1050ti Mini $180 preorder on amazon
If you can wait a little maybe you can find a 1060 3gb at this price.

or a used 970. Go on /r/hardwareswap

first of you will need a new gpu I would recommend the 1050ti heres a link

https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-DisplayPort-128-bit-ZT-P10510A-10L/dp/B01MCU1ERO/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1483387038&sr=1-1&keywords=1050+ti

the 1050ti I linked will fit in pretty much any system and will get you 60fps on most games at 1080p

secondly you'll need an extra stick of ram for 8gb
(wont link this since you need to figure out what ram you are currently using and other the same type)


Your proccessor should be fine however if you want to upgrade your best bet is picking up a used 3570k from ebay since it uses the same socket as your i3 and also a pretty good value nowadays

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=i5+3570k&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xi5+3570.TRS0&_nkw=i5+3570&_sacat=0

Lastly I would buy a ssd which should make programs open faster and your pc experience in general will feel smoother

https://www.amazon.com/250GB-Internal-Solid-State-Drive/dp/B01LXDQX35/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1483387611&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=ssd&psc=1

I looked at both the cards. 1050 Ti, would be a good choice I think then. This mini 1050i

https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-DisplayPort-128-bit-ZT-P10510A-10L/dp/B01MCU1ERO
139. Free shipping.

go on ebay and buy 2x2GB extra ddr2-800 ram sticks (240pin) to get a total of 8gb. This should only cost 30 dollars or so. Might be even cheaper to get a full 2x4 GB, for a total of 8gb, and just replace your current 2x2.

Then, buy a new GPU, the gtx 1050 ti would be nice. Only requires a 300 watt PSU (double check that you have that, is listed on your PSU itself) and doesn't need an extra 6 pin connector. Will handle overwatch quite well.

Also, make sure you are running windows 10 64 version to get full access to 8gb of RAM.

Wow, thank you for such a thorough reply!

I definitely agree that I shouldn't risk overstressing and breaking my current rig when I have no suitable replacement.

Would you say there is any significant risk in replacing my GPU with a low power consumption card such as this one? At least until I can gather the funds for a whole new build.

Which would be better: a zotac geforce gtx 1050 ti 4gb or an msi geforce gtx 1060 3gb?

Edit: Thanks!

You might be surprised.

If we take it as an even 100W difference.

the average cost of 1KWH in America is 12 cents, and 100W is 0.1KWH.

The card doesn't consume full power all the time, only when it's gaming, so let's assume that someone is gaming full use 8 hours a day, 365 days a year on a 670 instead of a 1050Ti.

0.1x 12c = 1.2c or $0.012 per hour

0.012 x 8 = $0.096 per day

0.096 x 365 = $35.04 in extra electricity bills for a whole year.

The cheapest 1050Ti I can find actually in stock on Amazon right now is $229, (which is also consistent with current PCPartpicker pricing) where I can find completed listings for GTX 670s on ebay for about $70.

We're obviously comparing a used card to a new card with a warranty, but I'm still only suggesting it as a low cost alternative for the short term to get by until prices fall.

Never the less that's $144 difference ($229 - $84.99), you could power 4 years of 8 hours a day gaming before you'd come close to even. I'm only suggesting it's for 6 months to a year ;-)

For the 1050, i bought this one
and also this ram

You should be able to fit a mini 1050 ti (like this one https://www.amazon.com/d/Computer-Graphics-Cards/ZOTAC-GeForce-DisplayPort-128-bit-ZT-P10510A-10L/B01MCU1ERO) in there no problem.
It looks like the psu is standard atx size so you may be able to upgrade the psu if you want a better gpu but no promises because I'm not 100% sure about the size.

I probably should have said normal sale price, not necessarily normal price. Cheapest I could find right now is $169.99 from amazon. EVGA has sales every wednesday though and they often have a few cards around $150. /r/buildapcsales is a great place to find good sales too.

A lot of GTX 1070s are compatible with your build. You need one that is under 10" long, is not tall, and has a 2-slot cooler. You can not have 2.5 or 3-slot-wide coolers.

I would choose this GTX 1070 that is also short, to keep all your options open. They were selling for under $380 a few days ago.

https://smile.amazon.com/MSI-GTX-1070-GAMING-8G/dp/B06X1GZB5F

https://us.msi.com/Graphics-card/GeForce-GTX-1070-AERO-ITX-8G-OC.html#hero-overview

Edit:
I think you might want to buy an EVGA GTX 1050 Ti video card. They have a step-up-program where you can return their products directly to them for credit on more powerful cards from them, for 90 days after purchase.

https://www.evga.com/support/stepup/

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MEFABEL/

The price of these cards is also up, but only $35 in the last few weeks.

The non SC version of 1050 ti is going for [$130] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MEFABEL/ref=twister_B01N2QQH3J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) on Amazon. Would you go any lower than $125?

I you can swing the extra $15, definitely look into getting the 4GB version of the EVGA (instead of only 2GB): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MEFABEL

This is what I'm talking about.

The build zealots are absolutely wrong when it comes to budget setups.

Just buy this ($400) and insert this ($140). You're done.

Building starts making sense at $800 or so, and becomes hugely superior above that.

Mine was around $180-200CAD (after taxes), if I recall correctly, and assuming that's what you're asking.

EDIT: $195CAD - just checked.
EDIT2: Aww. If you're from the US, you can get it for $150. Lucky you guys D:

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MF7EQJZ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484274677&sr=8-2&keywords=GTX1050ti

I can definitely confirm this as I recently upgraded from a 635 to a 1050 TI and the difference is amazing. I was lucky enough to have some bday money saved up so it only costed me a little bit.

This was the card I got but I'm sure you can find better deals out there. I had to use Amazon because of the gift cards I had.

Bonus benchmark results

You guys realize the GTX 1050 ti is still decently priced because it sucks for mining right?
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MF7EQJZ

Here's a good link

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Optiplex-390-Intel-Core-i5-2400-3-1GHz-8GB-RAM-500GB-HDD-No-OS/132342896399?hash=item1ed040570f:g:basAAOSwmY9Zy55v#viTabs_0


be sure to watch this video to see my reasoning for recommending this to you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPJGVbdXgrs


here's a good 1050ti

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MF7EQJZ/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1509808289&sr=1-1&keywords=1050ti


as for your OS, do you have another computer ?
i'd say you should make your own bootable windows 10 USB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLfnuE1unS8

then just use unactivated windows 10, then just buy a code later on when you can, thats what i did

that guy tech deals is so helpful and informative haha

Si sirve. Te recomiendo intentar ahorrar un poco mas y comprarte https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MF7EQJZ/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1494201022&sr=1-8&keywords=rx+470

Thank you so much! My motherboard can handle such an advanced card?

EDIT: Any suggestions on a card $100 to $150 less? I can afford to do the 1070 if I need to.

Would this be a good option for me? : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MF7EQJZ/ref=psdc_284822_rv_t1_B076SBNZ68

Sorry for the delay, I'm doing a lot of reading lately.

Yes! You're right. It's most likely a video card issue, so a bug.

I recently switched from an older AMD Sapphire Radeon R7 265 to a more modern GeForce GTX 1050 Ti SC; Then followed my instructions from Part 2 (turn all graphic settings off / low, with draw distance set to "far") and on the Geforce there were still bullet trails! I'm guessing the drop pod indicators were the same way, as per your testing.

I don't know if it's particular to that video card, AMD graphic cards in general, or just that the card was on the low end for the game and so "couldn't do" some effects in some configurations.

I'll edit the post going forward. Nicely done, thanks.

Edit: punctuation

Is that better than this? It's in my cart currently.


MSI GAMING GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 DirectX 12 VR Ready (GeForce GTX 1070 GAMING X 8G) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GXOX3SW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0ZQLyb3C0GYBK

Some items you can, others you can't. Here's an example of one which you can ship to here: https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GTX-1070-GAMING-8G/dp/B01GXOX3SW/

Ah that's fair. I was comparing it to my card, because I was considering going for SLI and getting a second: https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GTX-1070-GAMING-8G/dp/B01GXOX3SW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499965021&sr=8-2&keywords=MSI+GTX+1070+gaming

$600 for that card, which would not be what I would get if I was getting a brand new 1070.

slam dunk for a factory overclocked 1070 in that range, a 1080 is going to be nearly 700 dollars for most of them. a card like this is a good option

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1070-8G/dp/B01GXOX3SW/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1478381880&sr=1-2

I wonder how many order they have taken since it went live this week? Curious if any of them are going to be fulfilled. The MSI GTX 1070 is still on backorder on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GXOX3SW/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

i got this pls be good lol

It looks like a full size one will fit but if you save some space they have a shortened version of it with the same power. It just has 1 less fan. Look up the Zotac 1060 Mini 6 GB. I see it on Amazon for $260 right now.

The GTX 1060s are on sale at many major Canadian retailers (and online). Consider looking at some of those deals as well.

For example: ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1060 Mini 6GB GDDR5 Super Compact Graphics Card (ZT-P10600A-10L) for CAD $329.99

There's some great deals for under $250 on Amazon right now, provided you're in the UC. A Zotac 6gb GTX 1060 for $229.99, or an Asus RX 580 for $246.99

Die alte Graka ist nur ca. 14cm lang.

17,4cm GTX Mini

43cm RX 580

Bei einem neuen Case habe ich bedenken ob die Kabel lang genug sind.

Bei so nem Fertig-PC von HP wird jeder mm Kupfer berechnet worden sein.

HOLD ON!!! I missed the GTX 970, you prob don't need to upgrade anything at all bar maybe the RAM. As is you should be able to just about clear 100fps on highest settings in Overwatch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6s41VuUbio

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Pop a 1060 6GB in that (Amazon have one from Zotac at £239 which is an excellent price right now, it's due for release August 7th so best to pre-order now because it'll be snapped up very quick in my opinion) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01IA9FEOO/?tag=pcp0f-21

You could also get a 1070 though they're all £400+ with a lot of websites saying 'due for release soon' (August where specified). A bit overkill possibly but it allows you to stagger the upgrades which is always nice (e.g. when you need to upgrade the CPU, Ram and mobo in 2-3 years the 1070 will still be a beast at 1080p and won't need it, allowing you to get something more high end). Unless you see one closer to the £350 mark though I think that 1060 6GB is the best value for you. EDIT: Actually, found one at £369, well worth considering - https://www.unatechnology.co.uk/shop/components-storage/components-storage-graphics-multimedia-io/components-storage-graphics-multimedia-io-graphics-cards/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-1070-mini-itx-oc/

Also I'm not too knowledgable on RAM but that seems really low frequency - you might be as well to dump it or see if you can get a few quid selling and picking up this, 16GB of 1600mhz will do well and £80 is a really good price (will take a few weeks, but what you have will probably suffice in the meantime) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010FUN5AQ/?tag=pcp0f-21

Everything else is good for now, even on the 1060 6GB you'll be clearing 120fps+ on ultra or 100+ on 'epic' settings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jqBtshCx8E

Well it’s £230 on Amazon at the minute so maybe £150-180

Hey guys, I currently have a 6800HD. I'm looking at upgrading to a GTX 1060, more specifically this one. Is it worth it, or should I spend the extra on a different version?

I’d say try and find a 1060 for that money
There are 3gb for like $230 or here’s a 1060 6gb for $270

So I gave my younger brother my old X51 a while back and for Christmas this year I'm thinking about upgrading the old GTX 660 OEM in it to a Zotac 1060 6GB. The PC is mainly limited by the proprietary 330W PSU. Comparing the specs on those 2 pages it seems like I would be good to go, but does anyone have some extra input?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IA9FEOO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503937282&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=1060+mini&dpPl=1&dpID=51tY8oN0%2BTL&ref=plSrch

RAM should be $200 or less right?

There's a zotac 1060 6gb going cheap rn in the UK, not sure about the US.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01IA9FEOO/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1501840276&sr=1-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=graphics+card&dpPl=1&dpID=51tY8oN0%2BTL&ref=plSrch

UPDATE: As of 5:37 EST, still in stock

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01IA9FEOO/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=all

https://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/B01IA9FEOO?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGZZEZH27SCMC24Q&tag=pcp05-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=12738&creativeASIN=B01IA9FEOO

289 euros

May I ask what country are you buying from? 340 is definitely overpriced for the 6gb at that point id go for the 3gb version

These two are already gone?!

https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-Gaming-GV-N1060G1GAMING-6GD-Graphics/dp/B01IEA1IMQ

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GeForce-GTX-1060-GAMING/dp/B01IEKYD5U

MSI 1060 Gaming X is currently in stock on Amazon...five left, better hurry! It is slightly over your budget though.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor | €104.64
Motherboard | MSI - B350M GAMING PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | €84.00
Storage | Crucial - MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | €90.00
Storage | Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | €45.00
Video Card | MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card | €271.00
Case | Corsair - 100R ATX Mid Tower Case | €54.00
Other | Corsair CP-9020097-UK VS550 ATX/EPS Vs Series 80 Plus Power Supply Unit | €46.00
Other | Crucial 8GB Single DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-192000) DIMM 288-Pin Memory - CT8G4DFD824A | €85.63
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | €780.27
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-12 13:00 GMT+0000 |

ALL of these are from Amazon UK, i just simply converted all prices from Pound to Euro. Build was £690 or 780 Euros Total.

RYZEN 1200 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-YD1200BBAEBOX-Wraith-Stealth-Cooler/dp/B0741DN383/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510491545&sr=8-1&keywords=ryzen+1200

MOBO - https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-B350M-GAMING-PRO-Motherboard/dp/B06WXX7FR2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510490987&sr=8-1&keywords=MSI+-+B350M+GAMING+PRO

1TB HDD - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Desktop-Hard-Disk-Drive/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1510491127&sr=1-2&keywords=1tb+hdd&dpID=51DmuZNyIGL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

275GB SSD-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1

GTX 1060 6GB - https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-GTX-1060-GAMING-DisplayPort/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1510491432&sr=1-2&keywords=gtx+1060+6gb

CASE - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CC-9011075-WW-Windowed-Mid-Tower-Computer/dp/B00RORBQNW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510491311&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+100r

PSU - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020097-UK-PLUS-Power-Supply/dp/B00TE4XSMA/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1510491365&sr=1-1&keywords=500w+psu

RAM - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-DDR4-2400-PC4-19200-288-Pin/dp/B019FRED60/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1510491809&sr=8-3&keywords=8gb+ddr4&dpID=41TDZYwtkwL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IEKYD5U

I got this on Feb 1, direct from Amazon for $340.

Also this:
www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-06G-P4-6163-KR/dp/B01IPVSLTC/

What is the difference between these two cards?

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1495720592&sr=1-2&keywords=msi+gtx+1060

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Video-Graphic-Cards-G1060GX6SC/dp/B071Y1B51N/ref=sr_1_24?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1495720592&sr=1-24&keywords=msi+gtx+1060

Yikes my dude. You did exactly what I told you not to do. Go back and reread my post. It says everything I would respond to this with.

But you say you pissed people off? I don't know that others are pissed, or at least I am not, I would say it's more of just like, "smh this guy doesn't want to listen to the truth." It's your gpu. Trust me. Or don't trust me, trust someone else in this thread. Not that guy who says to get VanillaFix tho, that doesn't fix the main problem.

I will say it one final time:
It. Is. Your. Lack. Of. Dedicated. GPU.

You do realize that vanilla minecraft uses openGL too, like it's not just mods that use it.

If you want anecdotal evidence then I will give you some. In a new world, max settings(with render distance 16), on minecraft version 1.12, pure vanilla, I get around 150-200fps depending on how fast I fly through the world loading chunks, but if I stand still I get from 200-500fps. Those are the numbers that you should be looking for from vanilla if you want to get runnable ftb packs with large amounts of mods

Now on enigmatica 2, I have to download that, because I still haven't gotten around to doing that for playing it in the first place lol

but before even getting the results from that I can again tell you that it is your gpu. I have a worse and older cpu, but I have an actual dedicated gpu

If you're responding, use something about java code, java optimization, java garbage collection, opengl rendering systems, or another graphics library that you think minecraft uses in your response. If you include none of that I am assuming that either you didn't read all my post just now, or that you don't know enough about those topics to comment. If the later is the case, then you should trust the opinion of those who do know enough about those topics to comment. I happen to know enough about those topics to comment, so trust what I am saying, it's your gpu. Get one.

I've got three suggestions for you:
1080ti: https://www.amazon.com/Nvidia-GEFORCE-GTX-1080-Ti/dp/B06XH5ZCLP
1060 6gb: https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U
and the 1050ti 4gb dual fan: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-02G-P4-6150-KR/dp/B01M5BQRIO?th=1

three difference price ranges. 230, 330, and 1200

If you want my real opinion, get this one: https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-256-bit-Graphics-Backplate/dp/B07GG9L5X1

it's comparable to the 1080ti. Or if you want something a little cheaper but better than the 1060 get a 1070

At the moment the RX580 is price hiked due to the boom in etherum, I would go for this instead: https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U

That Samsung 840 Pro is an older part, and not showing up as in stock. The 850 EVO is an easy choice, if it's still in budget.

Unless you already have that 840 in your alienware and are carrying it forward to your new build...

Instead of that 1060 ARMOR card, maybe the Gaming X, since it's $210 after rebate. Think it has a backplate and bit better cooling.

A 1060 is $300 US on its own. It would be tough to build the rest of the PC for just another 200.

Either way a 1060 can run Bioshock Infinite - a now old and quite amazingly optimized game at 4K 40FPS. That's not exactly ideal for a PC player, but sure that kind of works. Still, Bioshock is a fairly old game. I believe the point here is to discuss more recent/modern games. It could not handle AC: Origins at 4K or something like the new Tomb Raider.

It still seems to me that making the claim that you can build a $500 PC that can run 4K is a bit of an overstatement. It's possible, but it comes with a lot of caveats and downgrades. It is still much better to purchase a One X if you want 4K gaming or even a PS4 Pro. It'll be upscaled 4K, but still.

I bought this one, and I can confirm that you should, most definetely, get an RX 480.

I just want to give you this prices as a reference:

• This item:MSI Arsenal Gaming AMD Ryzen 2ND and 3rd Gen AM4 M.2 USB 3 DDR4 DVI HDMI Crossfire ATX Motherboard… $114.99
  
• AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler $234.39
  
  
  You can invest like additional 100$ in the CPU and that gives you a solid ~ 500, as I've seen Ram veries from 100-150 (depeneding on your preferences)
  For a Video Card - https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=Nvidia+1060+MSI+gaming&qid=1571422248&sr=8-7 as a price reference (thats a low-mid end video)
  
  and that leaves you with power supply, the case itself (be careful those can be a devil to pick).

You did a good job. That will work. If you can afford it, add a low capacity SSD to install your OS on, and put everything else on that 1TB HDD. If there's anything I could change, I find MSI to be among the most reputable for most hardware, especially GPU. MSI 1060. That being said, the PNY has solid reviews. The thing to worry about here is longevity. I don't have bad experiences with PNY products, but own few.

I am also wary of ASRock products, particularly mobos. They have been hit and miss from what I have seen, but honestly there is nothing notable I can reference it's not a particularly bad choice. This will be a great build for what you need. Good work.

That is an excellent choice, you can get [this] (https://m.newegg.com/product/index?itemnumber=N82E16814127963) for 25$ more if you are willing to spend, it has higher clock speeds, a little better cooling and better looks.

Edit: it also has backplate to protect it from accidental screw drops or something, and i found [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IEKYD5U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487777321&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=gtx%2B1060&dpPl=1&dpID=51ATILxFwwL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1) from amazon, it is exactly the same as the one i sent but is 25$ cheaper (same price as the less powerful version you found).

You could use This 1060 for your case as it is small enough

What is your PSU and motherboard? because most should have the PCI-E cable for the card and most motherboard's should have the slot for a graphics card

I was looking at the EVGA GTX 1060 6GB link and it seems like it would be a good upgrade

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-06G-P4-6161-KR/dp/B01IPVSGEC/ref=sr_1_14?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1487689217&sr=1-14&keywords=rx+480+8gb

Personally, I have had some problems with temperatures. I just posted a question about it here, so I don't know anything yet. I'm getting around 85 degrees under load, with the fan at 100%, but even then, the noise levels haven't bothered me all that much.

The website where I bought mine is Danish, and can be found here. I'm pretty sure this is the same one though.

1060 6GB card and it fits the budget. EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING, ACX 2.0 (Single Fan), 6GB GDDR5, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC), Only 6.8 Inches Graphics Card 06G-P4-6161-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IPVSGEC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_voynzbZ72Q9QT

Oh sorry I meant to write a laptop not a pc(if your interested the power supply, motherboard). I'm gonna install the os with a USB(a friend said he got an extra 1 with a deal or something)

Also will this do? EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING, ACX 2.0 (Single Fan), 6GB GDDR5, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC), Only 6.8 Inches Graphics Card 06G-P4-6161-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IPVSGEC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IVMmzbXPGC5H6

If prices are still high, you could sell the 290, snag a 1060 (check /r/buildapcsales they go for ~$250-280 recently) and hold out till Vega. I'm waiting on Vega.



Edit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IPVSGEC/



You could resell this in a month or so for basically what you paid for it when Vega is out.

I'm convincing myself that I need a new GPU, and it was looking at this one:

www.amazon.com/dp/B01IPVSGEC

My rig is currently what is in my flair (i5-3470, 750Ti, 8GB), my MoBo is an Intel DB75EN, PSU is 600W.

Will that 1060 work? Is there anything I should be aware of, something I should get or upgrade first before purchasing a new GPU? I'm only interested in 1080p gaming, no VR and no 4k.

You've inflated those prices by a hell of a lot: 1060 , 1070 , and the 580 . I'll agree that the 480 prices are incredibly high atm.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IPVSGEC/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496612953&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=1060&dpPl=1&dpID=51pKcy00N-L&ref=plSrch is this version of the 1060 6g fine?

I’d say the best bang for your buck is this:

EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 SC GAMING, ACX 2.0 (Single Fan), 6GB GDDR5, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC), 06G-P4-6163-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IPVSLTC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TQIVBbT959D9F

It runs blackout well on high for me at least

Not necessarily. I've had some big cards before, but there are good compact single fan cards. Consider your needs, look at the card's measurements, check PCPartPicker compatibility, or ask around. I got a Corsair Carbide 400R a few years ago, thinking I might try SLI. I never did and no longer plan to, and while it's a great case, I now wish I picked something a bit smaller. YMMV, though!

I'm considering buying a GTX 1060 in the next few days. I'm currently running an i5-2500k at 4.2 GHz with a 6950 1GB (lol).

Should I go with the 3GB or 6GB model? I'm leaning toward the 6GB. This EVGA one, specifically. When I bought my 6950 in 2011, I chose 1GB over the 2GB version and ended up regretting it, so I'd like to avoid that this time. Budget isn't a huge concern.

There is a slightly cheaper GPU on Amazon if you're looking to save a bit and you have prime. Also LTT has a good video on RAM speeds right here, concluding that higher ram speeds result in only a tiny performance increase.

https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-06G-P4-6163-KR/dp/B01IPVSLTC/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482773752&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+1060+6gb+evga

I'm looking to upgrade my GTX 660 Ti to this card. I have Amazon Prime so I save a few bucks shipping. I was hesitant going from a full size card to this mini but I can't seem to find anything bad about this card after doing a bit of research. Thoughts? Is that an ok price?

By all means build it if that's something you think you'd enjoy but there's no shame in buying either. I've always built but I don't look down on anyone that uses a prebuilt machine. I might give them shit at lans but it's never anything serious.

Right now is a great time for buying GPUs without breaking your wallet. You can pick up a 1060 for pretty cheap which will probably run everything you'd want to play no problem. There's also a 3GB version if you're on a budget but for the price difference I'd go 6GB if possible.

I'm just talking in general here and didn't check all of the specs on the two desktops you listed. I'd assume those desktops have a PCI-E slot and the power to run that card but don't take my word for it. Make sure to research before buying obviously.

> https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-06G-P4-6163-KR/dp/B01IPVSLTC

Yeah that looks smaller, put it in pcpartpicker and if there's no compatibility warnings then you're fine. It wasn't even a major issue, just a bit of a pain

https://www.amazon.com/ASRock-AB350-PRO4-ATX-Motherboard/dp/B06WWF165R

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-06G-P4-6163-KR/dp/B01IPVSLTC

https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Processor-Wraith-Stealth-Cooler/dp/B07B41WS48

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-06G-P4-6163-KR/dp/B01IPVSLTC/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1526083889&sr=1-2&keywords=1060+6gb

https://www.amazon.com/Patriot-Memory-3000MHz-Channel-PV48G300C6K/dp/B0157UPYZ8/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1526083935&sr=1-2&keywords=8gb+ddr4+3000mhz+ram

swap out the ram and gpu for these two and you should be good. the 1060 6gb will play any game 1080p 60fps + and the ram has faster memory clock which ryzen does well with.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IPVSLTC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483837228&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=superclocked+gtx+1060&dpPl=1&dpID=51rdJo6WqmL&ref=plSrch here you go. Even a guide on it somewhere on the internet.

Canadian dollars, but this is the one I'd get if if buying new, (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01IPVSLTC/) but Im actually really hoping to find a used one. 1070s are too pricey to be practical IMO. I might use an 1030 until the 1100s are released to see of the price of the current ones come down.

The real practical side on me is trying to talk me into a 2400G APU since I'm not a serious gamer.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | Purchased For $0.00
CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $29.49 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard | ASRock Z170M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard | $127.99 @ SuperBiiz
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory | $64.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Sandisk Z400s 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $70.98 @ Newegg
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $74.99 @ Newegg
Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB SC GAMING Video Card | $259.99
Case | Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case | $79.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | Cooler Master 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $108.99 @ Newegg
Monitor | Asus VX248H 24.0" 60Hz Monitor | $139.99 @ Amazon
Keyboard | Cooler Master OCTANE Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse | $49.95 @ B&H
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $995.35
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-21 09:25 EDT-0400 |

Build Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/CMkFtJ

You can get the GTX 1060 in this build from Amazon or Newegg when it's in stock.

I see on your list you have listed the GTX1070 founders edition. Amazon has the MSI Gaming X 8 which is the best non-watercooled 1070 MSI makes for the same $449 price. The Gaming X 8 version comes with a custom PCB, additional power connector, backplate, and MSI's custom cooler.

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GeForce-GTX-1070-GAMING/dp/B01GXOX3SW/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468135924&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+1070

Been wanting to get myself a GTX 1070. But even the prices in US are on the higher side. Probably due to the low supply right now.

According to Nvidia India, there are a lot of middle men involved in getting the 1070's and 1080's to this region. Hence the higher pricing here.

Dealers in SP Road says that third party cards would be coming out by July end. Don't expect anything below 40k for now.

Edit: Turns out the MSI GTX1070 Gaming X 8G and ZOTAC versions are out here.

Amazon (MSI): INR 46,999

http://www.amazon.in/MSI-GTX1070-Gaming-8G-Graphics/dp/B01GXOX3SW/ref=sr_1_12?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1467034090&sr=1-12&keywords=gtx+1070

PrimeABGB (MSI): INR 40,999

http://www.primeabgb.com/online-price-reviews-india/msi-geforce-gtx-1070-gaming-x-8g-graphic-card/

PrimeABGB (ZOTAC): INR 38,699

http://www.primeabgb.com/online-price-reviews-india/zotac-gtx-1070-amp-edition-graphic-card-zt-p10700c-10p/

Alright, thanks I think I'll go with the i5 then. Any thoughts on using this for a video card

If you're getting an MSI GTX 1070, I'd go with the Gaming X 1070, which is only about $10 more and has much better cooling.

Also, that monitor doesn't have displayport as an input, so the only way to get 144fps would be using DVI.

whoops, my bad. i got this thing https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GTX-1070-GAMING-8G/dp/B01GXOX3SW/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1493004202&sr=1-2&keywords=gtx+1070

Thinking about getting this beast: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GXOX3SW/ref=twister_B01J1YUH3U?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

Can't seem to find the Radeon RX 580 8GB NITRO+ Video Card anywhere.

Edit: Maybe here: http://www.nextwarehouse.com/item/?2684878_g10e

Am I missing something? Is this not the same GPU for $260 cheaper?

Although these are hard to grab because of stock shortages, when they are in stock they sell at $450 new from your Amazon link. You may consider lowering your asking price a bit to gain more interest in it.

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-08G-P4-6173-KR/dp/B01GX5YWAO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500864448&sr=8-1&keywords=nivida+geforce+gtx+1070

and

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GXOX3SW/ref=twister_B01J1YUH3U?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

Asus 970 Motherboard:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A33PHLA/ref=psdc_1048424_t1_B00LUY72F6

HyperX Fury 2 sticks of 8GB RAM:
https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-2133MHz-Non-ECC-HX421C14FBK2-16/dp/B00TY6A1LY/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1495393708&sr=1-3&keywords=16+gb+ram

Acer 23.8 in 2560x1440 monitor:
https://www.amazon.com/Acer-G247HYU-smidp-23-8-inch-Monitor/dp/B01N1J0B3Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1495393837&sr=1-1&keywords=acer+monitor+1440

Seagate 2TB Firecuda hybrid drive:
https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-FireCuda-Gaming-Solid-Hybrid/dp/B01IEKG2HM/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1495393885&sr=1-6&keywords=1tb%2Bssd&th=1

AMD FX-8350 Processor:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D48KFFO/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza

Power Supply:
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Modular-Warranty-Supply-210-GQ-0750-V1/dp/B017HA3RGE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1495395594&sr=8-3&keywords=750w+power+supply

MSI Geforce GTX 1070:
https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GTX-1070-GAMING-8G/dp/B01GXOX3SW?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAI3VLI6HITR26KCBQ&tag=userbenchmark-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01GXOX3SW

Any cheaper/better options, please feel free to let me know!
Thanks again. :)

Damn, if only they were still in stock.. I'm thinking of just getting the EVGA 1070 Hybrid, MSI MSIGaming X , or the Zotac 1070. I'm thinking that $80 for a Liquid Cooled, slightly-higher clock speed might be worth it.

Any thoughts?

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1070-8G/dp/B01GXOX3SW

this 1070 is cheaper than that 960.

Get an MSI 1070 8gb https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01GXOX3SW/?tag=pcp0f-20

not a deal. same price on amazon. no rebate needed.

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GTX-1070-GAMING-8G/dp/B01GXOX3SW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506598069&sr=8-1&keywords=MSI+GeForce+GTX+1070

Oh my god this is amazing!!! Thanks so much for doing this! Maybe I can finally get my long awaited graphics card...Life playing on ps3 and integrated graphics for the past 10 years has been hard (25 fps on Battlefield 4 on lowest settings). This would be a dream come true for me if I won.


Thanks again for doing this OP!! (Jesus, there are some expensive requests on this thread. How much did you make OP?!?!?!?!?!)

Can i ask you for a gpu? Wanted a gtx 1070
It's very costly in India. Not affordable by me.
https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1070-8G/dp/B01GXOX3SW
$405
Thanks a lot op!!!!!

I think it's the Gaming X. If you pick this one, make sure to take a picture and tell me how it is. I really want a 1070 but can't afford one yet.

In that case... https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1070-8G/dp/B01GXOX3SW/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479855470&sr=1-2&keywords=1070

Here you go:(amazon.com/gp/product/B01GXOX3SW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Comes out to about 660 dollarydoos if you pick standard shipping, and apparently stock will be in around the 25th :)

You can pre-order them now on Amazon for $450.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GXOX3SW/

Does anyone have experience buying a GPU from Amazon US? Depending on how much we actually have to pay in import fees, it might end up being cheaper than the [CAD prices] (http://www.ncix.com/detail/msi-geforce-gtx-1070-twin-76-132423.htm).

Here's the Amazon Link and the Newegg Link

It was available for preorder on Amazon earlier, but sadly its not anymore. As of right now the MSI 1070 Armor is available for preorder on amazon.

You can use nowinstock.net to find where its available.

MSI GTX 1070 8G TWIN FROZR is Rs.46k.
There are many founder's edition cards in stock as well.

http://www.amazon.in/gp/aw/d/B01GXOX3SW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1467287173&sr=1-3&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=gtx+1070&dpPl=1&dpID=51y7rQKEq4L&ref=plSrch

cool. it's only like $130 more than the MSI.

I'm not the most technical, had a friend help me with my build, so apologies for the incoming newb question: what's the main difference between gettinf an 8gb gtx 1080 strix and an 8gb gtx 1070?

1070 in reference: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01GXOX3SW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1504853171&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=gtx+1070&dpPl=1&dpID=51y7rQKEq4L&ref=plSrch

I'm using this card I don't -think- it came with a program but I could double check.

i checked price of shipping for this item: https://amzn.com/B01GXOX3SW

S&S: 102 AED

Borderlinx: 194 AED

Oh yeah, the length might be a problem. Try to measure how much space there is.

Something like a AMD Nano should fit fine. Get a used one or when they are on sale. New they are probably not good bang for the buck.

Or the 1050ti can also be super small (14cm): https://www.amazon.de/Zotac-Geforce-1050-ZT-P10510A-10L-Grafikkarte/dp/B01M8M5T4T/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1485867481&sr=1-2&keywords=1050ti

Here is a short version of the 1060 (20cm):
https://www.amazon.de/Zotac-GeForce-1060-1506-ZT-P10600A-10L/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=sr_1_5?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1485867520&sr=1-5&keywords=1060

Short AMD 460 (28cm) : https://www.amazon.de/MSI-V809-2210R-Graphics-GDDR5-schwarz/dp/B01LWT78UM/ref=sr_1_9?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1485867546&sr=1-9&keywords=amd+460

AMD 470 (21cm): https://www.amazon.de/XFX-RX-470P4SFD5-PCI-Express-Grafikkarte-schwarz/dp/B01JM2DF2G/ref=sr_1_5?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1485867689&sr=1-5&keywords=amd+470

I have this GPU in my PC.

If you want to fit in an SSD, you could squeeze a bit more out of the budget. For example, you have a $330 1060 in your proposed build, but if you're willing to do a bit of waiting, there's usually a 1060 on Amazon for $280 (such as this Asus model right now.) If you're going for mini (maybe that case is small?), there's actually a Zotac mini 1060 for $250 right now. That would leave enough room for a 240 GB A-data SP550 SSD.

wait you mean this one? https://www.amazon.de/Gainward-3736-Grafikkarte-6144MB-HDMI-3x-Speichertaktgeschwindigkeit/dp/B01IOL3HCO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1469171955&sr=8-5&keywords=1060


Or this one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zotac-GeForce-Single-PCI-Express-Graphics/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1469172182&sr=8-4&keywords=gtx+1060

[Zotac 1060 mini $310 CAD on amazon]
(https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-ZT-P10600A-10L-GDDR5-Compact/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1469587063&sr=1-2&keywords=ZOTAC+GeForce+GTX+1060)

GTX 970 right now is decent value for money if you plan on mostly playing DX11 titles in 1080p. You can get one for 200 pounds, slightly more if you want a premium quality custom model with factory overclock, such as this GALAX Black Edition. But I would not recommend it. 970 had a good run, can personally confirm that it works great - I have MSI 970 4G Gaming edition, bought it 1 month after launch, served me exceptionally well. But its a 2 year old GPU - it was primarily designed for DX11 games, it runs them exceptionally well - it even outruns RX 480 and 1060 in some titles! - although it does have full DX12 support. Even async compute - despite what some AMD fanboys say, 970 supports, it just doesn't benefit much from enabling it. And drivers for it are about as good as they will ever get, there is not much more performance to gain from driver optimization, aside from fixing some game-specific bugs (there is a good side to it tho - its very stable and reliable, never had a driver crash when gaming for over a year when I play on stock clocks, even when playing indie/beta games)

I am right now playing most games on mixture of high/ultra settings and getting 60fps average. But I can already see the card starting to struggle with more recent titles - The Divison it wont reach 60 unless I give up on ultra settings. Its a Ubisoft game, but still. I am managing, because I don't mind not having everything on ultra, and I also got my 970 to reach 1560MHz core clock - thats 300MHz over reference stock clocks (50 MHz from factory overclock, and another 250 from Afterburner), I am running it on 1460 MHz by default right now, because at 1560 I do get an odd glitch or texture artefact on less stable/optimized games. I am gonna replace it next year probably, 2018 at the latest - but thats only if Vega disappoints me as much as Pascal did.

My point is - the 970 has great reputation, its a good cad, and those who bought it on launch got a great value from it - maxing out games for 2 years, and then 1-2 more years of relative comfort playing at OK settings that don't make eyes bleed. But buying one right now - its just not something I would recommend to anyone who wants good GPU that will last for a while.

If you really want nVidia - just get a 1060. Its a good performer, it runs DX12/Vulkan better - although RX 480 is still better for those new APIs - and its only gonna get better as drivers mature.

This Zotac 1060 is tiny and easy to install, will run cool, and costs 233 pounts, which is just 20 pounds more than 970. Additional 2GB of VRAM alone worth the extra 20.

zotac mini https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-ZT-P10600A-10L-Compact-Graphics/dp/B01IA9FEOO

same price on Amazon, though not that great of a deal... also missed on the $185 deal yesterday, MP wouldn't load in chrome, next thing i know, OOS. FML

https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-ZT-P10600A-10L-GDDR5-Compact/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8#Ask

Is this "ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1060 Mini" just as good as a regular 1060 card? Only 1060 I can find on Amazon for the MSRP

I bought the Zotac Mini 6GB for $325 canadian = $246 USD
https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-Compact-Graphics-ZT-P10600A-10L/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473780139&sr=8-2&keywords=zotac+1060

I'm saving up my money to upgrade my GPU and PSU. This is what I've been thinking of getting. What do you guys think?
GPU PSU

I don't know shit about PC, so I'm going to post my specs here in case this is a terrible idea.

Prebuilt Dell XPS 8700

Motherboard: Dell 0KWVT8

Processor: 4th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790 processor (8M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz)

Hard Drive: 2TB 7200 rpm

RAM: 12GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz (4GBx2 + 2GBx2)

Current Graphics Card: Geforce GTX 745 4 GB

Power Supply: 430 watts/460 watts, 4-pin or 6-pin connection (dell rep told me it was 430 with a 4-pin, but PCMR told me it's 460 and 6-pin)

Case: Dell XPS 8700

Budget: $350

Thanks!

Oh you’re right. A 6GB is 312,- ....the 1080 is 8GB.

https://www.amazon.de/Zotac-GeForce-1060-1506-ZT-P10600A-10L/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1523999887&sr=8-14&keywords=%22gtx+1060%22

Do you think the Zotac NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB Mini is also a good option?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=twister_B01IRC040S?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

is this considered a blower card?

• https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-ZT-P10600A-10L-Compact-Graphics/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1493159353&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+1060+mini+6gb

Also, it it looks like the GPU is priced incorrectly, at 270 on amazon. Would you think the Zotac single fan version would be an alright alternative?

Single fan. Here's a link to the card.

that card should be fine, i just wanted to make sure it would fit cause some of those cards can get pretty big, the one i just bought is https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IA9FEOO/?tag=pcpapi-20 but I have a miniATX build. if you enter your current build on pcpartpicker it should show you compatible power supplies, the best advice i have for those is make sure you get a big enough one and dont skimp out cause you can screw yourself

No for $60 more usd you can get a new one from amazon. for $230 usd you can get one but its a blower card

https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-ZT-P10600A-10L-Compact-Graphics/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1543435953&sr=1-5&keywords=1060+6gb

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_jmy-BbR2J4H3K

1060:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01L0TD0V0/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01IA9FEOO/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01IOWT4DO/

480/580:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01IPFMVCQ/

You are right. however the 580 here is mostly not released.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zotac-NVIDIA-GeForce-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B01IA9FEOO

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zotac-GeForce-NVIDIA-Cores-Graphics/dp/B01KKJAJM4

Seems reasonable.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01IA9FEOO/?coliid=I3ET3KKGNN021D&colid=1Z1DHHJYAFBLG&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it


Zotac NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB Mini GDDR5.


Will this card be a good upgrade? I'm currently using a Radeon RX 460, I'm looking to upgrade my CPU to a Ryzen 7 2700x as well. The CPU is probably overkill, but I'd like to future proof with that and make a gradual upgrade on my GPU.


Thanks

I bought a 1060 on Tuesday and got it on Thursday from Amazon. I used the free prime trial to get free shipping. This is the one I bought. https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-Compact-Graphics-ZT-P10600A-10L/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1478308491 The AMP version is factory overclocked.

Despite being half the size it's a full 1060. At first I thought it was a cut down version, but benchmarks show it gets the same performance as the stock version. http://www.computershopper.com/components/reviews/zotac-geforce-gtx-1060-mini-6gb

I thought maybe it has high heat. I had Skyrim Special Edition maxed out at 1920x1080 getting 60 FPS (locked framerate by the game) and MSI Afterburner showed it sitting between 40 C and 50 C. At idle it's currently 32 C, or 89 degrees in freedom units.

There is clicking at very particular RPMs, but only at low speeds, not sure what's up with that. I used MSI Afterburner's fan curve setter thingy so it won't go lower than 50% and there' no clicking but it's still very quiet. My case fans are louder than it, probably means I need quieter case fans. My old 280X was a vacuum cleaner in comparison!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zotac-NVIDIA-GeForce-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1502458704&sr=8-3&keywords=1060+gtx

Would a smaller sized GTX 1060 such as https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01IA9FEOO/?tag=pcp0f-21

Have a significantly lower performance than a standard size one?

I'd just get the cheapest 6GB version it's not a huge difference certainly not worth the difference with a lot of them being overpriced atm. Looks like Zotac is the cheapest in stock: https://www.amazon.de/Zotac-GeForce-1060-1506-ZT-P10600A-10L/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=sr_1_24?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1501789698&sr=1-24&keywords=%22gtx+1060%22

Normal price in the UK is under £250.

In stock September 8th. I wonder how long it'll take for that to go back out of stock.

£275

you should be able to get them much cheaper than 381USD... You should be able to find some for closer to $300

like this one from MSI


Asus has one too

Or this one from EVGA

EVGA and MSI are both generally considered good brands... I don't know how Asus is on video cards but their Motherboards have always served me well.

I don't know much about Zotac but they have one for sub-300 as well

Is there anyway to confirm the memory type before you purchase, or is it pot-luck? I'm looking at this one, but there's no mention of the memory brand anywhere...

Yeah. That MIR would be an issue. You could always do this: ZOTAC GeForce 1060 6GB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cqKnybZEZGSEP

It doesn't have has good of a boost clock but it still would be a great card for games. I'm rocking the EVGA 3GB 1060. Loving it but REALLY want the 6GB one :)

https://www.amazon.ca/ZOTAC-GeForce-Compact-Graphics-ZT-P10600A-10L/dp/B01IA9FEOO/ref=pd_sim_147_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5Z6PFAAED0J42ZPENXA7

$389

Brilliant, thank you! Is this one a blower style? If not, how can you tell?

Not even something like this? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zotac-NVIDIA-GeForce-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B01IA9FEOO

I have the same PC and getting ready to do same. What version of the video card did you use?

Found this one on Amazon for $249

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IA9FEOO/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Hey everyone, I bought a Zotac 1060 from Amazon in August 2016 and it sounds like the fan bearings are starting to go out and it makes a grinding noise under load and boot up.

Am I still able to RMA this or am I way past the time limit? If so what's the process?

Thank you!

You're much better off adding in an extra $100 and getting this instead:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01IA9FEOO/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i2?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01IA9FEOO&pd_rd_r=02e419f8-41b1-11e8-8a4a-f37621261a75&pd_rd_w=Ryp1q&pd_rd_wg=rQNYK&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=ZM8W4Q93Q0W8XTRVFBW4&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=261a9f9f-7208-4015-aef8-4c8147b8435b&pf_rd_i=desktop

Thanks for the input guys, I've gone with the 1060 because it's in stock and came in a shorter version - I only had 21cm space and most of the AMDs were 23-30cm. Single fan not dual but still should be good enough.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01IA9FEOO/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just quickly browsing through amazon.de, here's a GTX1050ti for €140, includes a code for Rocket League.

https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B01M8M5T4T/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85Z%C3%95%C3%91&qid=1497884590&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=gtx+1050+ti+4gb&dpPl=1&dpID=51g4HVFF5BL&ref=plSrch

In a few months the cryptocurrency craziness will probably die down, Vega would be out and you could upgrade.

If you are willing to spend more, here's an overpriced GTX1060 for €270, but it does also come with Rocket League:

https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B01IA9FEOO/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1497884523&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=gtx+1060&dpPl=1&dpID=51tY8oN0%2BTL&ref=plSrch

I would like to go for 6GB but I wasnt able to find one in my budget
I found this for 209.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KQUD9U6/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

the cheapest 6 GB model that I could find is selling for 284.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IA9FEOO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

this is like $75 USD more, when I expected the difference to be more like 50 USD :(

Yes I've put the order in now but it's not too late to change the graphics card if needed. I went for this one as it was a mini which you said would be a good idea.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01IA9FEOO/ref=od_aui_detailpages02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Seemed like good value for £239.99 but please let me know if you think I should swap it out.

https://smile.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GeForce-GTX-1060/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473266989&sr=1-1&keywords=msi+gtx+1060

Thanks again for the help but the price is higher than you quoted:

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GeForce-GTX-1070/dp/B01GXOX3SW/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468958303&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+1060

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GeForce-GTX-1060-GAMING/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468958334&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+1060+6g

The 6Gig version isn't out until August 18th at least, on Amazon.

Found a listing on amazon. $350 with one month wait until ship date

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GeForce-GTX-1060-GAMING/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1468933044&sr=8-10&keywords=geforce+1060

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1511646485&sr=8-4&keywords=gtx+1060+msi any cards that have gaming in them they just mark up the price never buy a card with the words gaming in it. but if you can shell out for a 1070. i bought mine 4 months back no problems.

Is this what you're referring to? https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U

Appreciate the response.
Also, this being my first gaming PC. Would I run both GPU's together or just the new one?

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U

Honestly I thought everyone knew about this card

Would a GPU such as this one do the job? (Running Dishonored 2 at 60FPS 1080 on high settings or more)
https://www.amazon.ca/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1510106874&sr=1-4&keywords=GTX+1060
Also, is there a risk of my cpu bottlenecking it?

Same! Trying to find an MSI GTX 1060 6GB hahaha.

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U

Hello r/buildapc friends again, I've successfully upgraded my PC thanks to you guys and I just need one more piece of advice. My wife's PC has a GTX 960 2GB and it's time to upgrade her. this is what I have and I'm curious an alternative if Raedon has a similar card at a much cheaper price? I don't mind dropping the $400 but I'd I don't have to what would be better?

Ok so the CPU is still good?

I'll explain fully for you incase you arent following. I want to either upgrade or buy her a new computer, I want her to be able to play games fairly well and not have problems with performance or games like WoW, Arma, GTA V etc.

Like I said im fairly amateur at all of this so sorry if im making it difficult to follow.

Edit: She also runs 2 monitors at 1920x1080 Asus HDMI

Edit2 : So I found these parts, would these be sufficient?

GPUS:

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GeForce-GTX-1060/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473727662&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+1060

Or (I dont know what the difference in these 2 would be?)

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-06G-P4-6161-KR/dp/B01IPVSGEC/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473727662&sr=1-2&keywords=gtx+1060

SSD:

https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-SSDNow-SUV400S37-240G/dp/B01FJ4UL2S/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473727776&sr=1-2&keywords=SSD+240

Ram:

https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-HyperX-FURY-2x4GB-1600MHz/dp/B00J8E93G6/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473727856&sr=1-5&keywords=8GB+of+DDR3

Cooling fan:

https://www.amazon.com/Hyper-TX3-Cooler-Direct-Contact/dp/B005HIRDUA/ref=sr_1_11?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473727966&sr=1-11&keywords=CPU+cooler

Just a note that the 1080 was released almost two years ago, they're not going to wait another year, especially with competition from AMD and miners slowing down their purchasing. I'd give it until July or so before buying a 1000 series card. You'll kick yourself if you buy a 1080 and the 2080 comes out at the same price point (or less!) with 20-30% more performance.

>and letting my Vive dust away

A 960 can pretty much play 90% of VR games. No, you won't get oversampling and other perks, but if you think that'll make VR games somehow more compelling for you, well, you might be in for an expensive surprise.

If you're itching for a transitional card to a 2080 due to the 960 being slow, the 1060 pricing is still good:

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U

1060 avg g3d: 8920

960 avg g3d: 5805

Pretty big 65% upgrade here.

970 avg g3d: 8585

But its only about 5% faster than a 970. A used 970 would also make a nice transitional card assuming prices aren't insane in your local market.

[i5 7600K same price] (https://www.amazon.com/Intel-BX80677I57600K-Core-Desktop-Processors/dp/B01MRRPPQS/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1485552725&sr=1-1&keywords=i5+7600k)

[Z270] (https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-TUF-Z270-LGA1151-Motherboard/dp/B01MQTDBOO/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1485552772&sr=1-4&keywords=z270)

[Z270] (https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-TUF-Z270-LGA1151-Motherboard/dp/B01MQTDBOO/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1485552772&sr=1-4&keywords=z270)

Plus more Z270s even cheaper on amazon and newegg
Also please don't pay that much for a 960.. [1060 here] (https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1485552876&sr=1-3&keywords=1060) or get an RX 480 for the same price, in fact even cheaper.

Also that PSU is expensive, get [this EVGA 600W semi-modular] (https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-BRONZE-Warranty-Tester-100-B1-0600-KR/dp/B00EON40CS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485552945&sr=8-1&keywords=600w+evga)

This is the model: https://www.amazon.ca/MSI-GTX-1060-GAMING-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495656516&sr=8-1&keywords=msi+gtx+1060

I'm looking to upgrade my GPU from a MSI GTX 760 to a MSI GTX 1060, is there any problems I'm going to run into upgrading this? How can I find if they will be compatible with my build?

My basis for upgrading is that I am looking to get a 144hz monitor and I know that my 760 wouldn't be able to produce that many frames. Any other things I should be looking at when looking to upgrade?

GPU I'm looking at

Monitor I'm looking at

Do you have a specific model in mind to recommend? Amazon seems to recommend this one, https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U/

I would lean towards the MSI version.

However there are like 6 different MSI versions. The best one is, in my opinion the MSI gaming 6gb. Games these days tend to use more then 3gb of VRAM (that means the memeory on the graphics carf), so I would recommend the 6gb version instead of the 3gb one. That would be this one - https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U

Oh yeah, I dont know if the link is good. As a eastern european we dont use amazon here. Just wanted to show you the card im talking about.

Dumb question incoming- my bf bought us new video cards but we have dell pre built pcs. He's trying to install the new card on his but it's not going to fit. Can we just buy a new case and take everything out of the old one and stick it in the new one?

This is what we currently have and we got these video cards.

Would this tower work to switch everything over to? Hope this makes sense lol.

2 things: 1 big, 1 small.

Big Thing:
That GTX 760 you are buying is VERY outdated (4+ years old). You want to get something like a GTX 1060 or an RX 480 instead.


Small Thing: The cooler you bought comes with thermal paste applied already, so you don't really need to buy more.

It is precisely this one.

I researched and see that the GTX 1060 is good enough for VR.

I have a i7-4770k with 16 GB Ram.

I also read that MSI made a quieter fan than others.

My question is, there are so many types of MSI GTX 1060, which one should I get?

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U

GTX 1060 6G OCV1

GTX 1060 6GT OCV1

GTX 1060 AERO ITX 6G OC

GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G OCV1

GTX 1060 GAMING 6G

GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G

GTX 1060 GAMING X+ 6G

The GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 is about $270.

What I Am Mainly Doing On This PC Is Gaming And Editing....I Found Another Card And Monitor....https://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-VX2452MH-1080p-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B00EZSUVHK/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497125175&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=viewsonic+va245sm+24 ... https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497125227&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=msi+gaming+geofrce+gtx+1060 Tell Me Your Feedback

I'm picking out parts for my first pc build and I plan on going with a gtx 1060 6gb due to the ludicrous prices of the rx 580s. I found an MSI Gaming X on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 The rebate seems too good to be true. Should I get it? Any second opinions?

Which is more recommended, the one of closed fan, that fits without modifying anything, or the one of 2 fans, uncovered, but it has to remove the front fan, is for an X51 R1 and why?

https://www.amazon.com/Geforce-Turbo-Auto-Extreme-Graphics-TURBO-GTX1060-6G/dp/B01K1JTCZS/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1498834618&sr=1-2&keywords=gtx+1060

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1498834618&sr=1-3&keywords=gtx+1060

In all honesty would the extra 20 bucks over the 580 for this card be worth it?

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=1060ti&qid=1550008720&s=electronics&sr=1-2&th=1

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i currently run a 1070ti( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076Q62TDF/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A2863QO7PSKX1N&psc=1 )

in my main rig and i thoroughly enjoy it but this is for my wife's computer and don't really want to drop over 300 on a graphics card and it cant be to big due to it having to fit inside a nzxt h200 case (mini itx form)

Definitely need to upgrade your GPU. The GTX 1060 seems like a good deal at the moment. It's going for around 280 on Amazon currently.

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1501195390&sr=1-2&keywords=geforce+gtx+1060

Denied as a suspected pricing error...

"Unfortunately we are unable to process the order with the provided price beat as it has been reported to be a pricing error until further notice. We would be more than happy to price beat via Amazon (https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=asc_df_B06X3TZG5K1537354800000/?tag=shopbotca-20&creative=395285&creativeASIN=B06X3TZG5K&linkCode=df0&th=1 ) at $429.99 if that would work for you."

I should have mention that this is my "guest" PC for when my brother and sister visit so no huge deal if they lag a little. :P


Which 1060 6GB would be ideal? This one seems like a good choice on Amazon.

I'm trying to decide between these three video cards.

1. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=psdc_284822_t2_B071V2N2S6
   
   
2. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071V2N2S6/?tag=pcpapi-20&th=1
   
   
3. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7RKhP6/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-1060-6gb-windforce-oc-6g-video-card-gv-n1060wf2oc-6gd
   
   These are ones that I'm most likely to buy but would like to get another input as to which would be best to get? Thanks in advance!

Hi:

I'm currently in the market for a new gaming graphics card and am just getting overwhelmed. I am looking at an MSI GeForce GTX 6GB 1060. Job done right? Well look at this horrorshow.

Can somebody help me understand which of these are the best bang for the buck? (Followup question: why do they have so many %&#* options! Seems way over the top). I am leaning toward this one at the moment.

Currently running an i5-4460 @3.2ghz with 8gb ram and an MSI GeForce GTX 950 2GB card onto a 2560x1080 ultrawide monitor. Purchased titanfall 2 and even on lowest settings it's borderline unplayable with framerate drops. I really don't play video games enough to justify more than around $250 on a card. Is this MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB overkill? UNDERkill? What kind of performance could I see on titanfall 2 with it? (Seeing as how it's probably going to be the most resource demanding game I'll be playing for maybe half a year-ish? I don't get super into games that often but I'm all about the titanfall series)

Should I buy the MSI GTX 1060 while it is on a small sale, or wait for the bigger discount on BF\CM ?

If you are buying from Amazon I highly recommend any one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-06G-P4-6163-KR/dp/B01IPVSLTC/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1478481195&sr=1-3&keywords=1060+6GB

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1478481195&sr=1-2&keywords=1060+6GB

https://www.amazon.com/GeForce-Dual-Fan-Gaming-Graphics-DUAL-GTX1060-O6G/dp/B01JHQT1SE/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1478481195&sr=1-4&keywords=1060+6GB

All will perform about the same and work well with your build. :)

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IEKYD5U/?tag=pcp0f-20

Is this a good deal for an msi gaming x 1060 6gb?

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1502139702&sr=1-5

It's been a great card so far!

Ok great! Thanks for the info.
And yeah Canada does have really dumb prices for pretty much everything, especially, it seems, PC parts.
Now, for a Graphics card, would a 1060 be something that would work with this build for CS:GO? I currently have a 970, so would a 1060 be an upgrade that would get me the FPS I need? If so I think this would solve my budget problem, and I could always upgrade to a 1070/1080 later.

Hey man, i found this, and i can get one for $400 which is totally within my price range.

MSI GAMING GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 DirectX 12 VR Ready (GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_N-QNAbYE0M5SR

It says it's sli 2-way, is that what you were talking about?

I don't really plan on building, but here's the graphics card I would add:

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U

I could do 3g instead of 6g though.

What is the difference between these two MSi GTX 1060 6GB cards?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IEKYD5U/?tag=pcpapi-20&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L9VB642/ref=twister_B01LAYSXYE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

There is literally one left in stock on Amazon.

Buy it quickly!!

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U

ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 3GB Dual-Fan OC Edition Graphics Card (DUAL-GTX1060-O3G) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KMVHB6M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_iK0Mzb8RP2W1H
MSI GAMING GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 DirectX 12 VR Ready (GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0K0Mzb63W4W5N
EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB GAMING, ACX 2.0 (Single Fan), 3GB GDDR5, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) Graphics Cards 03G-P4-6160-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KUADE3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rL0Mzb9FEGMYY
There ya go my man. All under $400. These are about the cheapest I could find. Be aware that two of them are the 3GB variant and one is the 6GB

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1060 AMP Edition, ZT-P10600B-10M, 6GB GDDR5 VR Ready Super Compact Gaming Graphics Card https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I5O5AP2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9M0Mzb509H44T
This one is a "mini" version. Not a big sexy beast but gets the job done all the same.

like https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Gv-N1060G1GAMING-6Gd-Graphics-GV-N1060G1GAM-6GD-R2/dp/B01N0P24HI/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503385381&sr=1-4&keywords=1060+gaming+card or https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503385381&sr=1-1&keywords=1060%2Bgaming%2Bcard&th=1 ?

MSI is a good brand among of Asus, Gigabyte, Evga, Gainward and Palit considered as a reliable. For this, i'd recommend getting at least 6GB variant of GTX 1060, where you can benefit from the maximum performance of GTX 1060, else GTX 1050 Ti will be better option opposed to GTX 1060 3GB at a budget level.

If you're planning to get GTX 1060, I'd recommend this: MSI GAMING GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 over GTX 1060 3GB.

One more question, i am really sorry. Suppose i choose this card: https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U . Will it fit in this case?: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E0P7JFA
I am really sorry to bother you, i just cant find clear information on this case other than it having 3.5 inch drive bays

I would recommend the GTX 1060 Gaming X 6GB or the like.
Almost everyone, including myself will tell you that the 1060 6GB is one of the BEST price-to-performance cards you can get right now. I'm looking to upgrade to it soon from my current MSI Nvidia GeForce GTX 970.

Here and here are a couple in the first few results.