New Graphics Card

[m0rgh]

Thinking about replacing my old graphics card. Hows this? https://www.amazon.com/GeForce-STRIX-Ready-Graphic-STRIX-GTX1060-O6G-GAMING/dp/B01JHQT1SE?th=1
Also, my pc is really loud, probably the case fans, so buying a new graphics card wouldn't quiet it down at all, correct? Sorry I'm not that experienced with building PCs yet

[WarmedxMints]

Post your current specs. The 1060 is an ok card.

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Escrito originalmente por WarmedxMints:

Post your current specs. The 1060 is an ok card.

XFX Core Edition R9-270A-CNFC Radeon R9 270 2GB GD
ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER FM2+ AMD A88X (Bolton D4) 8
Rosewill Stealth - ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer C
AMD Athlon X4 860K Quad-Core 3.7GHz Socket FM2+ 95
Rosewill Glacier-500M, Glacier Series 500W Modular
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR
not great.

[WarmedxMints]

The 1060 would be a signifigant upgrade on your current GPU however, your CPU is not great and will likely bottleneck a 1060.

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Escrito originalmente por WarmedxMints:

The 1060 would be a signifigant upgrade on your current GPU however, your CPU is not great and will likely bottleneck a 1060.

hmm, thanks for the response, but what does that mean exactly? should i not buy it then

[Snapjak]

It simply means that your GPU will be waiting for the CPU to send it data and thus won't be used to it's full potential.

Think driving a Ferrari with a 100 MPH limiter. It can do much more but is restricted.

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Escrito originalmente por Snapjak:

It simply means that your GPU will be waiting for the CPU to send it data and thus won't be used to it's full potential.

Think driving a Ferrari with a 100 MPH limiter. It can do much more but is restricted.

Good to know, thanks. Would it still be worth the buy?

[Snapjak]

Oh undoubtedly. Just remember that it won't be used to 100% of it's potential.

It'll still be great though, so don't let anyone tell you it's not worth it.

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Escrito originalmente por Snapjak:

Oh undoubtedly. Just remember that it won't be used to 100% of it's potential.

It'll still be great though, so don't let anyone tell you it's not worth it.

Thanks, might purchase it.

[Snapjak]

Escrito originalmente por StrikerMPH:

Escrito originalmente por Snapjak:

Oh undoubtedly. Just remember that it won't be used to 100% of it's potential.

It'll still be great though, so don't let anyone tell you it's not worth it.

Thanks, might purchase it.

If you do get it you can always re-use it if you upgrade (replace) the rest of your PC and that'll be one less cost.

[Kaihekoa]

Also consider the AMD Radeon RX 480. It is now equivalent in performance to the Geforce GTX 1060: https://youtu.be/gEw3CaNSbUo