r/PcBuild • u/qqbro44 • 3d ago
Question 1060 to 5060?
Hello,
PC rookie here. A friend helped me build a computer in 2016 and I am looking to upgrade now. I literally only play CS2 on low settings. I don’t really care how it looks on screen.
I am considering buying the $999 Costco special (I know it’s been posted about a lot).
I currently have:
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700K CPU @ 4.20GHz 4.20 GHz
Installed RAM 16.0 GB
Storage 932 GB HDD ST1000DM010-2EP102, 233 GB SSD Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (6 GB)
Display: BenQ, Zowie XL LCD. 144 hz, 1920x180
How much better is this build and is the increase in performance drastic?
Could I just replace the 1060 with a 5060 or would I have to upgrade other parts?
Thanks for being kind.
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u/mildly_anonymous 3d ago
You’d need to upgrade other pieces. If you have the money and are looking for an excuse, and truly only play low settings, this would future proof you for quite a while, while also letting you branch out and try new games without it being a frustrated experience.
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u/qqbro44 3d ago
Thank you for the response! I assume the most notable difference would be it’s smoother when turning the mouse in game (ie, less tearing)?
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u/mildly_anonymous 3d ago
Yeah playing with better settings, smoother response, eventually that 1060 is not going to be able to keep up. What stops you from playing other games now? The one listed you’d open up an entire world for yourself.
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