NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060

A true legend of affordable gaming, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 made its mark by democratizing access to high performance at 1080p. Built on the revolutionary Pascal architecture and etched in 16 nm FinFET, it set a new standard for energy efficiency and computing power. For budget-conscious gamers, it still represents an exceptional entry point into the world of PC Gaming today.

Its main strength lies in its ability to run the most demanding games of its era, and still many current titles, in Full HD resolution with high graphics settings, while maintaining a stable framerate above the symbolic 60 FPS mark. It was also one of the first cards to make virtual reality (VR) accessible to the masses, thanks to its "VR Ready" certification.

Available mainly in two versions, 3 GB and 6 GB of GDDR5 VRAM, the 6 GB variant is particularly recommended for better handling of high-resolution textures and greater longevity with modern games. Even years after its release, the GTX 1060 remains an essential option for building a low-cost e-sport setup or upgrading an an older PC without breaking the bank. It's the smart choice for serious gaming.

Recommended Usage

Perfect for gamers aiming for a smooth 1080p 60 FPS experience on e-sport titles (Valorant, CS:GO) and older AAA games. It's the ideal GPU for a first gaming build or a cost-controlled upgrade, offering a perfect balance between budget and performance.

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Playable Games Examples

Fortnite, Valorant, League of Legends, CS:GO, Overwatch 2, GTA V, The Witcher 3, Apex Legends. Most of these titles run with high graphics settings at 1080p while maintaining excellent smoothness.

• GPU Architecture: Pascal
• Graphics Processor (GPU): GP106
• NVIDIA CUDA® Cores: 1280 (6 GB version) / 1152 (3 GB version)
• Base Clock: 1506 MHz
• Boost Clock: 1708 MHz
• Memory Type: GDDR5
• Memory Amount: 6 GB or 3 GB
• Memory Interface: 192-bit
• Memory Bandwidth: 192 GB/s
• Thermal Design Power (TDP): 120 W
• Power Connectors: 1x 6-pin
• Standard Video Outputs: DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0b, DL-DVI
• Multi-GPU Support: Not supported (no SLI)
• Supported Technologies: NVIDIA Ansel, NVIDIA G-SYNC™, NVIDIA GameStream™, VR Ready, DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5

• Unbeatable performance-to-price ratio in the used market.
• Excellent performance for Full HD (1920x1080p) gaming.
• Low power consumption (120W TDP), ideal for smaller power supplies.
• Pascal architecture renowned for its efficiency and robustness.
• VR Ready: one of the most affordable cards to get started with virtual reality.

• CPU: Intel Core i5 (7th/8th Gen) or AMD Ryzen 5 (1st/2nd Gen)
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
• RAM: 16 GB DDR4 @ 2666 MHz
• Motherboard: B350/B450 Chipset (AMD) or B250/B360 (Intel)
• Power Supply: 500W 80+ Bronze