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#5668923 Posted on: 05/14/2019 01:23 PM
These cards should have been faster than a 1070 like the 1060 vs 970 but no... not even a decent upgrade from 1060.
These cards should have been faster than a 1070 like the 1060 vs 970 but no... not even a decent upgrade from 1060.
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#5668966 Posted on: 05/14/2019 03:16 PM
It’s about 20-25% faster than the 1060 6GB on average that’s a decent upgrade in performance for about $50 less launch MSRP. The 1660ti is about 40-45% faster than the 1060 6GB at the same launch MSRP and that one sits right between the 1070 and 1070ti most of the time.
These cards should have been faster than a 1070 like the 1060 vs 970 but no... not even a decent upgrade from 1060.
It’s about 20-25% faster than the 1060 6GB on average that’s a decent upgrade in performance for about $50 less launch MSRP. The 1660ti is about 40-45% faster than the 1060 6GB at the same launch MSRP and that one sits right between the 1070 and 1070ti most of the time.
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#5668978 Posted on: 05/14/2019 03:44 PM
Its only 10-15% faster than RX580 for 50$ more. I dont think this is worth it even if you have 1060.
It’s about 20-25% faster than the 1060 6GB on average that’s a decent upgrade in performance for about $50 less launch MSRP. The 1660ti is about 40-45% faster than the 1060 6GB at the same launch MSRP and that one sits right between the 1070 and 1070ti most of the time.
Its only 10-15% faster than RX580 for 50$ more. I dont think this is worth it even if you have 1060.
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#5668998 Posted on: 05/14/2019 04:25 PM
And no one is saying 6GB is to little to late ! My 1070 struggles at 1440p all on ULTRA ! or try R6Siege at that resolution on Very high ... without the Ultra Texture pack . It's not always about the speed ... more is better ! I agree that maybe 2080 12GB is overkill but 8GB should be the norm by now. 6Gb is bare minimum
And no one is saying 6GB is to little to late ! My 1070 struggles at 1440p all on ULTRA ! or try R6Siege at that resolution on Very high ... without the Ultra Texture pack . It's not always about the speed ... more is better ! I agree that maybe 2080 12GB is overkill but 8GB should be the norm by now. 6Gb is bare minimum
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#5668999 Posted on: 05/14/2019 04:26 PM
People with a 1060 or 580 will not be looking to upgrade to a 1660 to begin with. This is more of a card for someone still in a 290 or a 970.
This really isn’t a 1440p card. It’s a 1080p card. 6GB if fine in that environment by the time you need more VRAM the core won’t be fad enough anyway.
Plus who in this day and age is “GAMING” at ultra? You play at HIGH and screenshot at ULTRA anyway. During gameplay high and ultra a barely distinguishable.
Its only 10-15% faster than RX580 for 50$ more. I dont think this is worth it even if you have 1060.
People with a 1060 or 580 will not be looking to upgrade to a 1660 to begin with. This is more of a card for someone still in a 290 or a 970.
And no one is saying 6GB is to little to late ! My 1070 struggles at 1440p all on ULTRA ! or try R6Siege at that resolution on Very high ... without the Ultra Texture pack . It's not always about the speed ... more is better ! I agree that maybe 2080 12GB is overkill but 8GB should be the norm by now. 6Gb is bare minimum
This really isn’t a 1440p card. It’s a 1080p card. 6GB if fine in that environment by the time you need more VRAM the core won’t be fad enough anyway.
Plus who in this day and age is “GAMING” at ultra? You play at HIGH and screenshot at ULTRA anyway. During gameplay high and ultra a barely distinguishable.
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#5669098 Posted on: 05/14/2019 07:04 PM
I actually like the 1660 (non TI) but not at this price point, there's absolutely no point for a huge triple fan heatsink on a card like this either. The entry level models for 40-50 euros less will perform more or less the same and will hit similar max OC's, which puts them within spitting range of a stock 1660ti. Regardless, with the recent price drops on the AMD 580 I think Nvidia needs to answer in kind for these to remain an appealing purchase.
I actually like the 1660 (non TI) but not at this price point, there's absolutely no point for a huge triple fan heatsink on a card like this either. The entry level models for 40-50 euros less will perform more or less the same and will hit similar max OC's, which puts them within spitting range of a stock 1660ti. Regardless, with the recent price drops on the AMD 580 I think Nvidia needs to answer in kind for these to remain an appealing purchase.
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#5669175 Posted on: 05/14/2019 09:49 PM
580 can be found at 160-170Eur already, thats 50 less than this. You can easily reach 590 performance if you let it consume even more power. You also get an extra 2gb vram. There is nothing to like about this 1660 non ti.
I actually like the 1660 (non TI) but not at this price point, there's absolutely no point for a huge triple fan heatsink on a card like this either. The entry level models for 40-50 euros less will perform more or less the same and will hit similar max OC's, which puts them within spitting range of a stock 1660ti. Regardless, with the recent price drops on the AMD 580 I think Nvidia needs to answer in kind for these to remain an appealing purchase.
580 can be found at 160-170Eur already, thats 50 less than this. You can easily reach 590 performance if you let it consume even more power. You also get an extra 2gb vram. There is nothing to like about this 1660 non ti.
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#5669179 Posted on: 05/14/2019 10:02 PM
If both were the same price I'd take the 1660, if the 1660 was within 20 bucks I'd take the 1660. I've already addressed the fact that the current price difference makes the 580 a more appealing prospect.
These cards are aimed at 1080p gamers, 6gb is more than fine in that regard. The 1660 is not only faster but uses substantially less power, which can also be a deal breaker for some.
580 can be found at 160-170Eur already, thats 50 less than this. You can easily reach 590 performance if you let it consume even more power. You also get an extra 2gb vram. There is nothing to like about this 1660 non ti.
If both were the same price I'd take the 1660, if the 1660 was within 20 bucks I'd take the 1660. I've already addressed the fact that the current price difference makes the 580 a more appealing prospect.
These cards are aimed at 1080p gamers, 6gb is more than fine in that regard. The 1660 is not only faster but uses substantially less power, which can also be a deal breaker for some.
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#5669310 Posted on: 05/15/2019 07:32 AM
Just buy the cheapest 1660 then flash it with the Gigabyte 1660 Gaming OC bios as this one has a 200W power limit; easy 15-20% performance uplift which RX590 cannot even compare lol.
Just buy the cheapest 1660 then flash it with the Gigabyte 1660 Gaming OC bios as this one has a 200W power limit; easy 15-20% performance uplift which RX590 cannot even compare lol.
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#5669423 Posted on: 05/15/2019 02:27 PM
I think what you're buying these for over the 1060 is these being Turing, while they do not feature any RTX features they will get the same driver optimizations the rest of Turing gets, while Pascal driver optimizations are done. Look at launch 580 vs 580 now and what driver optimizations have done for that.
These cards should have been faster than a 1070 like the 1060 vs 970 but no... not even a decent upgrade from 1060.
I think what you're buying these for over the 1060 is these being Turing, while they do not feature any RTX features they will get the same driver optimizations the rest of Turing gets, while Pascal driver optimizations are done. Look at launch 580 vs 580 now and what driver optimizations have done for that.
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#5669450 Posted on: 05/15/2019 03:13 PM
another fantastic review HH... or should that be Lord Hilbert of House Hagedoorn?
lol too much Game of Thrones i guess :p:p
another fantastic review HH... or should that be Lord Hilbert of House Hagedoorn?
lol too much Game of Thrones i guess :p:p
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#5669548 Posted on: 05/15/2019 07:27 PM
This and the 1660ti are completely pointless if you are looking at buying a card right now.
This may be UK specific but Vega 56, a really good Sapphire Pulse version, can be had for £249/€280 at Overclockers .
That's performance close to a 2060 so kind of makes that one pointless as well.
I bought one, so should you.
This and the 1660ti are completely pointless if you are looking at buying a card right now.
This may be UK specific but Vega 56, a really good Sapphire Pulse version, can be had for £249/€280 at Overclockers .
That's performance close to a 2060 so kind of makes that one pointless as well.
I bought one, so should you.
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#5669565 Posted on: 05/15/2019 07:51 PM
This and the 1660ti are completely pointless if you are looking at buying a card right now.
This may be UK specific but Vega 56, a really good Sapphire Pulse version, can be had for £249/€280 at Overclockers .
That's performance close to a 2060 so kind of makes that one pointless as well.
I bought one, so should you.
For gamers like myself who use 1080p and will continue for some time these cards are ideal.
This and the 1660ti are completely pointless if you are looking at buying a card right now.
This may be UK specific but Vega 56, a really good Sapphire Pulse version, can be had for £249/€280 at Overclockers .
That's performance close to a 2060 so kind of makes that one pointless as well.
I bought one, so should you.
For gamers like myself who use 1080p and will continue for some time these cards are ideal.
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#5669598 Posted on: 05/15/2019 09:15 PM
For gamers like myself who use 1080p and will continue for some time these cards are ideal.
At the same price? Really?
What's ideal about paying the same price for less performance?
If you're on a budget you'd want the best bang for buck surely, whether it's green or red.
For gamers like myself who use 1080p and will continue for some time these cards are ideal.
At the same price? Really?
What's ideal about paying the same price for less performance?
If you're on a budget you'd want the best bang for buck surely, whether it's green or red.
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HH, one question ! On GTA V page I see 117 FPS @ 1080p and 73 FPS @ 1440p. Is the difference that big ( not tipo ) ? Or the game favors 8GB cards?