cdawall
where the hell are my stars
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System Name | All the cores |
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Processor | 2990WX |
Motherboard | Asrock X399M |
Cooling | CPU-XSPC RayStorm Neo, 2x240mm+360mm, D5PWM+140mL, GPU-2x360mm, 2xbyski, D4+D5+100mL |
Memory | 4x16GB G.Skill 3600 |
Video Card(s) | (2) EVGA SC BLACK 1080Ti's |
Storage | 2x Samsung SM951 512GB, Samsung PM961 512GB |
Display(s) | Dell UP2414Q 3840X2160@60hz |
Case | Caselabs Mercury S5+pedestal |
Audio Device(s) | Fischer HA-02->Fischer FA-002W High edition/FA-003/Jubilate/FA-011 depending on my mood |
Power Supply | Seasonic Prime 1200w |
Mouse | Thermaltake Theron, Steam controller |
Keyboard | Keychron K8 |
Software | W10P |
There is a difference between "not wasting money on future proofing" and "buying something not powerful enough"
Considering that the 6GB 1060 would easily get a year of extra useful life over the 3GB model, considering that 3GB is already not always enough, the 6GB would be cheaper over it's useful life then a 3GB one.
If you are going to spend hundreds of dollars, might as well buy something that is going to last. Paying 25% more for a part that will get 2-3 years of useful life vs 1 year of useful life is a no brainer.
People are paying $400 to upgrade 4 year old dells. Not build a gaming rig. There are people happily playing games on the 660/670/7870 all of which have 2gb and less. This card is a lot better performing than those, uses less power and will last just fine. Remember people with 4 year old dells won't be playing games at ultra. They will click the auto setting button have it kick down to medium/high and smile.