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    1060 vs 1070?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Ben7078, Jan 26, 2017.

  1. Ben7078

    Ben7078 Notebook Enthusiast

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    im going to but a new Alienware 15 r3 to replace my r2 and was wonder is there a major difference between the 1060 and 1070?
    Is I have a set budget so I can get the same spec as I want with a 1070 but refurbished of for a little cheaper from the shop brand new with the 1060.
    Any help would be greatly appreciated
     
    Ben7078, Jan 26, 2017
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  2. rinneh

    rinneh Notebook Prophet

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    The 1070 is quite a bit faster and ensures a longer run regarding performance. The 1060 is just a little bit faster than a 980GTX which is already more than 2 years old.
     
    rinneh, Jan 26, 2017
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    If you intend to keep the laptop for more than 2-3 years for gaming, I would go for the 1070 without hesitation.
     
    Vassilis008, Jan 26, 2017
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    That's the thing I get a new one every two years.
     
    Ben7078, Jan 26, 2017
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    Still the 1060 is only a midrange gpu.
     
    rinneh, Jan 26, 2017
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    The 1070 is about a 50% performance increase.

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    SimplyJ3sse, Jan 26, 2017
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    I usually go by cores * clockrate. So the 1060 has 1280 cores * 1670 mhz = 2,137,600. the 1070 has 2048 cores * 1645 = 3,368,960. So yeah thats pretty close to 50% performance increase. I'd go with the refurbished if it comes with dells 2 year premium warranty like the other ones I saw on the dell outlet did.
     
    openglcg, Jan 27, 2017
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    thanks for you help i went for the 1070 and even though its refurbished you cant tell the difference and i come with dell standard warranty.
    it was well worth the buy as an upgrade from my r2 and my temps are great at the moment so no need to mess about repasting just yet
     
    Ben7078, Jan 28, 2017
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    I just got a 1070 as well and really like it. I think you made the right decision.
     
    rsaodom, Feb 3, 2017
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