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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1060 OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£340VRAM:6 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):120 W

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1060 OC Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

4.9/10

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

90%

4.9

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▼Worse than 88% of graphics cards
6.1

Value for money

Value for money
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

▼Worse than 89%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

44%

3.1

Performance

24%

3.5

Memory

12%

9.7

Power & Cooling

11%

7.8

Platform & Features

5%

7.7

Design

4%

7.6

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 85%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1060 OC

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

44%

3.1

Performance

24%

3.5

Memory

12%

9.7

Power & Cooling

11%

7.8

Platform & Features

5%

7.7

Design

4%

7.6

Connectivity & Media

4.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1060 OC has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 57.7% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

6.1
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
4,400 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 4,400 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 88.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
900 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 900 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 82% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
10,064 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 10,064 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 84.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
4,298 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 4,298 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 85.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
4.73 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 4.73 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 88.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 6 GB of VRAM, which is less than 82.6% of graphics cards and equal to 5.2% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR version
GDDR5
This graphics card uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.9% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
197 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 197 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 86.7% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12.1
This graphics card supports DirectX 12.1, which is older than on 77.4% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.3
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.7% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.1% of graphics cards and equal to 9.5% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.6% of graphics cards and equal to 13.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
1.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 1.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 96.4% of graphics cards and equal to 3.7% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
120 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 120 W, which is lower than that of 83% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
127 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 127 W under peak load, which is lower than 84.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
450 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 450 W PSU, which is lower than that of 84.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
190 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 190 W, which is lower than that of 59% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
120 W
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Size
298x 134x 40 mm
This graphics card measures 298x134x 40 mm, which is more compact than 65.3% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Length
298 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 298 mm long, which is longer than 55.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Height
134 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 134 mm tall, which is taller than 67.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,010 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,010 g, which is lighter than 50.9% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.4% of graphics cards.
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1060 OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 44.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (120 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    120 W vs 215 W
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    450 W vs 650 W
  • 17.3% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2052 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,052 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • More compact card size
    This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (298x134 x 40 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
    298x134 x 40 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 17.3% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2052 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,052 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 44.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (120 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    120 W vs 215 W
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    450 W vs 650 W
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • More compact card size
    This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (298x134 x 40 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
    298x134 x 40 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    6 GB vs 12 GB
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 30 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (10 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    10 vs 40
  • 3.2x larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    16 nm vs 5 nm
  • 25.2% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1873 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,873 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 104 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    80 vs 184
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 4.22x less popular
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1060 OC is less popular than the average graphics card (1 vs 4.2).
    1 vs 4.22
  • 18.5% worse value for money
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1060 OC has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.07 vs 7.2).
    6.07 vs 7.2
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 30 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (10 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    10 vs 40
  • 25.2% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1873 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,873 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 104 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    80 vs 184
  • 66% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (129.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    129.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 52.3% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (77.8 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    77.8 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 78.8% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (4.8 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    4.79 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    48 vs 64
  • 15.6% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1620 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,620 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 55.6% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (10064 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    10,064 points vs 22,653 points
  • 70% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (4400 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    4,400 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 90.2% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (900 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    900 points vs 9,166 points
  • 64.4% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (4298 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    4,298 points vs 12,074 points
  • 79.4% lower compute throughput
    This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (4.7 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    4.73 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 68.8% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.15 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 96.2% lower INT8 performance
    This graphics card has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (9.3 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
    9.3 TOPS vs 242 TOPS
  • 3,072 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,280 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    1,280 vs 4,352
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    6 GB vs 12 GB
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 56% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (197 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    197 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 56.8% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8208 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    8,208 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 95.8% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    1 MB vs 24 MB
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    48 vs 128
  • 3.2x larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    16 nm vs 5 nm
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3.0 vs 4.0
  • 7 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2016 vs 2023).
    July 2016
    2,016 vs 2,023
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Worse SAM support
    This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    4.0 vs 8
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12.1 vs 12 Ultimate
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 80.8% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (4400 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    4,400 million vs 22,900 million
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3.0 vs 3.1
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    2 vs 3
  • No DSC support
    This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
    1.4 vs 1.4a
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
    2.0b vs 2.1
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    3 vs 6
  • 93% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (1.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
    1.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 5 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (42 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    42 °C vs 37 °C
  • 9 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (134 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    134 mm vs 125 mm
  • 13 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (298 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    298 mm vs 285 mm

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rog.asus.com
17/11/2016
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20/01/2017
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overclock3d.net
19/07/2016
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enostech.com
31/08/2016
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bit-tech.net
27/07/2016
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techpowerup.com
09/09/2016
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techporn.ph
21/09/2016
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m.hexus.net
21/07/2016
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hardwareluxx.de
10/08/2016
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techtesters.eu
04/11/2016
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What we like about ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1060 OC

  • Excellent cooling performance with over-engineered thermal solutions that keep the card around 60°C under load.
  • Whisper-quiet operation, with fans that often remain off during low-load or idle periods.
  • Strong 1080p and capable 1440p gaming performance, significantly outperforming the Founders Edition out of the box.
  • Aesthetic appeal featuring customizable Aura RGB lighting and a premium metal backplate.
  • Unique features like ASUS FanConnect (on-board fan headers controlled by GPU temps) and dual HDMI ports for VR headsets.

What we don't like about ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1060 OC

  • High price premium compared to other GTX 1060 models, often nearing the cost of the more powerful GTX 1070.
  • Very large physical footprint (approx. 11 inches) which may not fit in smaller PC cases.
  • Limited additional overclocking headroom because it is already pushed close to its limit by the factory OC.
  • No SLI support, which is a standard limitation of the GTX 1060 series but noted by users as a drawback for future upgrades.
  • Software bloat or inconsistencies noted when using multiple overclocking utilities.

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1060 OC is a premium mid-range graphics card based on the 16nm Pascal architecture, featuring 1,280 CUDA cores and 6GB of GDDR5 memory on a 192-bit interface. It is factory-overclocked to a boost clock of 1,847 MHz in Gaming Mode and up to 1,873 MHz in OC Mode, delivering significant performance gains over reference models for 1080p and 1440p gaming. Key characteristics include the DirectCU III cooling system with triple wing-blade fans for 30% cooler and 3x quieter operation, Aura RGB lighting for customisation, and VR-friendly dual HDMI 2.0 ports alongside two DisplayPort 1.4 outputs. Its main pros are its robust build quality, excellent thermal management, and high out-of-the-box clock speeds. However, notable cons include its large physical footprint (nearly 30cm long), the lack of SLI support common to all 1060 models, and a higher launch price that initially positioned it close to more powerful GTX 1070 offerings.

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