EVGA GeForce GTX 1060From real comments

Verdict distilled from 23 mentions across 10 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment53%
PROS 53%
CONS 47%

Rank based on 23 mentions across 10 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You game primarily at 1080p and want strong price-to-performance
  • You can find it at a discounted price (some paid $115-250)
  • You don't need native VGA monitor support

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You still rely on a VGA-only monitor without budgeting for an adapter
  • You're sensitive to fan noise, especially single-fan variants
  • You expect major overclocking headroom on the SC edition

What users complain about

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1Mid
PowerColor RX 6800
Cool, quiet cooling performanceSleek, understated build qualityLow power consumptionHigh prices during shortageCoil whine on some unitsFan durability concerns long-term
PowerColor RX 6800
Cool, quiet cooling performance
Sleek, understated build quality
Low power consumption
High prices during shortage
Coil whine on some units
Fan durability concerns long-term
Best value
2Budget
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Exceptional longevitySolid 1080p performanceGood upgrade path from old GPUsLimited to lower/medium settings for demanding gamesNot top-tier performanceFan/cooler reliability over time
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Exceptional longevity
Solid 1080p performance
Good upgrade path from old GPUs
Limited to lower/medium settings for demanding games
Not top-tier performance
Fan/cooler reliability over time
3Premium
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Exceptional longevityStrong 1440p gaming performanceGreat used market valueEventually needs replacement in demanding gamesLacks modern feature setThermal paste degradation over time
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Exceptional longevity
Strong 1440p gaming performance
Great used market value
Eventually needs replacement in demanding games
Lacks modern feature set
Thermal paste degradation over time
4Mid
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
Strong 1080p gaming performanceExcellent value for moneyLong-term reliability and longevityBrand-specific fan noise concernsLimited VRAM versus competitorsOccasional driver/compatibility issues
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
Strong 1080p gaming performance
Excellent value for money
Long-term reliability and longevity
Brand-specific fan noise concerns
Limited VRAM versus competitors
Occasional driver/compatibility issues
5Mid
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
Strong 1080p/1440p performancePerformance comparable to GTX 1070/1070Ti at lower priceLong-term reliability and aging wellHigh price for a mid-range card12GB variant seen as poor value or confusingLimited 6GB VRAM
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
Strong 1080p/1440p performance
Performance comparable to GTX 1070/1070Ti at lower price
Long-term reliability and aging well
High price for a mid-range card
12GB variant seen as poor value or confusing
Limited 6GB VRAM
6Budget
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
No external power connector neededGreat for small form factor and HTPC buildsLater became a good value due to shortagesPoor value versus RX 570Overpriced at launchRegional price disparities make it worse value
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
No external power connector needed
Great for small form factor and HTPC builds
Later became a good value due to shortages
Poor value versus RX 570
Overpriced at launch
Regional price disparities make it worse value
7Mid
PNY RTX 5070 Ti
Near-MSRP pricing and dealsCool operating temperaturesQuiet operation for most unitsCoil whine / fan noise on some unitsConfusing naming schemeNew 12-pin power connector adoption concerns
PNY RTX 5070 Ti
Near-MSRP pricing and deals
Cool operating temperatures
Quiet operation for most units
Coil whine / fan noise on some units
Confusing naming scheme
New 12-pin power connector adoption concerns
8Mid
PNY RTX 5070
Frequently available at or near MSRPStrong performance upgrade from older GPUsRuns cool and quiet, undervolts wellCoil whine or fan noise on some units12GB VRAM may limit future-proofingVoltage locked, limiting overclocking on some units
PNY RTX 5070
Frequently available at or near MSRP
Strong performance upgrade from older GPUs
Runs cool and quiet, undervolts well
Coil whine or fan noise on some units
12GB VRAM may limit future-proofing
Voltage locked, limiting overclocking on some units
9Budget
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750
Solid 1080p performanceExcellent budget valueExceptional longevityStruggles with demanding modern gamesCooling wear over yearsDriver instability
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750
Solid 1080p performance
Excellent budget value
Exceptional longevity
Struggles with demanding modern games
Cooling wear over years
Driver instability
10Budget
Zotac GTX 1650
Low power draw
Zotac GTX 1650
Low power draw
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31Mid
EVGA GeForce GTX 1060
Good value pricing found by buyersStrong 1080p gaming performanceFits well in builds and easy setupNo native VGA support via DVI adapterInconsistent temperatures across unitsFan noise complaints at higher speeds
EVGA GeForce GTX 1060
Good value pricing found by buyers
Strong 1080p gaming performance
Fits well in builds and easy setup
No native VGA support via DVI adapter
Inconsistent temperatures across units
Fan noise complaints at higher speeds

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Overall Impression

Solid 1080p gaming performance across multiple titles. Users report the card handling modern titles well at 1080p, including Total War Warhammer at high settings with SSAO and screen space reflections hitting a stable 70fps capped to 60, and Fortnite at epic/low settings reaching 150-180fps even years later. One buyer noted it outperformed an overclocked older AMD card at 1080p but stuttered more at 1440p, suggesting the card is best suited for 1080p rather than higher resolutions.

VGA compatibility removal is a frequent pain point. Multiple commenters were caught off guard that the card's DVI output no longer supports passive VGA adapters, unlike older cards such as the GTX 750 Ti. This forced several buyers to research active converters or consider new monitors entirely, with some expressing frustration since they had budgeted around keeping their existing VGA display and hadn't anticipated the extra cost or hassle.

Temperatures and noise vary noticeably by model and unit. Reported experiences range widely: some users see comfortable temps around 62-74C under load with quiet operation, while others describe the non-SC version running hot at 60C idle and 80C+ under load, and one buyer found the single fan very loud above 50 percent speed at 72C. This inconsistency suggests cooling performance depends heavily on the specific variant and possibly manufacturing variance.

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