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Help with graphics card?

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    Mickeroo
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    Another option would be an RX580 8GB or RX480 8GB but if you're going with a 1060 definitely go for a 6GB model.


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    errlloyd
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    Mickeroo wrote: »
    Another option would be an RX580 8GB or RX480 8GB but if you're going with a 1060 definitely go for a 6GB model.

    Yeah so I struggle with naming conventions here. Is there any reason I should go for Radeon over Nvidia? Is there anything about my rig that might favour one or the other?


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    Mickeroo
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    errlloyd wrote: »
    Yeah so I struggle with naming conventions here. Is there any reason I should go for Radeon over Nvidia? Is there anything about my rig that might favour one or the other?

    No I think you're good to go with either brand.


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    errlloyd
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    Okay thanks a mil, 1060s look like they have some half decent discounts right now. So I am leaning that way. That 6GB card is right on the price sweet spot.


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    TerrorFirmer
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    What's your old graphics card? Or are you currently running without a dedicated card?

    BF1 is heavily CPU dependent but not too taxing on the GPU. You can get cards 2nd hand like the R9 290 4GB or GTX780 for €120 which would be similar in performance and run the game at 1080p ultra.


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    errlloyd
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    TerrorFirmer wrote: »
    What's your old graphics card? Or are you currently running without a dedicated card?

    BF1 is heavily CPU dependent but not too taxing on the GPU. You can get cards 2nd hand like the R9 290 4GB or GTX780 for €120 which would be similar in performance and run the game at 1080p ultra.

    I have a AMD Radeon R9 360 Series - it was budget when I bought it a year ago.


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    TerrorFirmer
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    Oh, in that case a GTX1060 6GB or RX480 8GB would be an absolutely massive upgrade! The R7 360 isn't even as fast as a GTX750Ti. :)


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    Samuel T. Cogley
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    If you're going to upgrade your monitor I'd go AMD as they use a generic standard called Freesync. It'll mean a chaepr better monitor down the line.


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    errlloyd
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    Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »
    If you're going to upgrade your monitor I'd go AMD as they use a generic standard called Freesync. It'll mean a chaepr better monitor down the line.

    Dang - I ordered the 6GB GTX 1060 yesterday, it'll arrive tomorrow. I have to say, this is easily the most I have ever spent on a rig. Although it nothing too special, I am really looking forward to it!

    I probably will upgrade my monitor soon - mine is pretty budget.


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    Samuel T. Cogley
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    errlloyd wrote: »
    Dang - I ordered the 6GB GTX 1060 yesterday, it'll arrive tomorrow. I have to say, this is easily the most I have ever spent on a rig. Although it nothing too special, I am really looking forward to it!

    I probably will upgrade my monitor soon - mine is pretty budget.

    1060 is a great card and you'll get a lot of fun out of it so well worth the money! Realistically GSync isn't that important if you've not had or before and it's not mad money to get a Gsync monitor if you wanted one when you do upgrade.


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