Question 1

This card or the RX 480? Also either 2 RX 480 and 1 GTX 1070? Which one would you choose for both these questions?

Accepted Answer

Ultimately it's your call.  If you're looking for DX12 support, Rx 480s have been showing strong numbers.  If you want a power efficient card that runs cool and quiet, 1060 is the way to go.  I chose the 1060 and I am completely satisfied with my purchase.  I love it!  Also, personally, I would go with one 1070 versus 2x 480s.  While 2 gpu support is fairly decent these days, one card will always have more universal support. For example, Just Cause 3 will not even utilize the second gpu.  I hope this helps.  Good luck!

Question 2

Is there really a difference between the other brands 1060's? I'm not very familiar with computer components and this one is the cheapest one in stock.

Accepted Answer

The main differences to the cards are the cooling options (2/3 fans vs. blower style), and the base/boost clock (which are usually within a hundred MHz of each other,, respectively).  The differences are minimal, usually, and often depend on how much you plan to overclock it.  I picked this card up because it was a cheaper version and so far I really like it.

Question 3

What temps do you get on full load? and idle? (stock clocks)

Accepted Answer

Stock clocks:
Idle: 43C (0% fan speed...silent)
Full load: 68C (60% max fan speed..very quiet)

I've overclocked mine to 2050 MHz. It runs about 45C when idle and almost never exceeds 70C under full load (60% max fan speed).

Question 4

Is there any GPU sag? If so how noticeable is it? Thanks.

Accepted Answer

Very little about 1-2mm.  Shouldn't be an issue unless you plan to lug this to LAN parties.

Question 5

Is there coil whine?

Accepted Answer

Hi John

Up to now my experiences with this card has been very positives, the use it is receiving currently is frequent, playing a variety of titles.
The card integrated flawlessly with my system ,and it is serving well, we've have not experienced any coil whine at all to the date.

Best regards.

Question 6

I have Windows 10, Dual monitors, at boot up is there a primary port? Will I be able to use 2 DisplayPorts or do I have to use the DVI port as the primary port?

Accepted Answer

Hello Robert,

Before using both monitors with the card it is always a good idea to have your drivers up to date.  Once you know your drivers are up to date you can then plug in both monitors using whichever ports you wish.  It is not necessary for you to use the DVI port unless one monitor doesn't have DisplayPort or HDMI.  Hope this helps!

Newegg Support

Question 7

Why is this more expensive than a msi 1080?

Accepted Answer

I bought this card October 2016 and after the rebate  it was $230. Just saw this today and was shocked. It is most likely because of the crazy mining going on right now.

Question 8

well i want to buy it for a new pc i am building will they restock it?

Accepted Answer

Hello,

Thank you for contacting us with your question. Since the item is currently out of stock, we suggest signing up for the Auto-Notify option. When the item is back in inventory an email will be sent to you to notify you.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation, 
Newegg Support

Question 9

when will this be in stock? T_T

Accepted Answer

I recommend using Newegg's auto notify.  While it's a bummer the stock is limited, at least the price seems to be fairly stable, unlike some other Pascal based GPUs.

Question 10

How great would the upgrade, from a GTX 760 to this card, be?

Accepted Answer

This would be an incredibly large upgrade. The 1060 has benchmarked at or above the level of a 980.

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