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Why embarrassed? Sounds lie a decent wee set up... toyed with the idea of an eGPU for my MBP but doubt I could self build...
After the dust had settled on the hype of the 10xx cards it sounds like that are not as crazy more powerful than the 9xx but a good step up over each model. So a 1060 is about the same as a 970, roughly, or at least thats what I got from various internet reading. That, coupled with no idea of when 10xx drivers for macOS would be out lead me to get a second hand 970...
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I think it's mostly the cost, like I can afford this now but I feel guilt over it, probably because the desktop didn't need replacing and doing so almost feels gawdy and crass. That said, it's a bloody pleasure to use so I'm rather pleased.
Self building and eGPU sounds bold, but equally fun. Not that I'd have the foggiest on where to start.
Appreciate the advice about cards, very useful to actual talk with someone rather than just rely on my interpretation of what I've read and limited knowledge!
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I'm (mildly) embarrassed to say I opted for a Razer Core and Blade Stealth but it's arrived and I've already forgotten about the cost (well until the credit card bill comes through...)
Although not vital it's a nice additional feature that the 1060 runs cooler and draws less power. The 980 costs almost as much as a 1060 second hand and isn't (from what I understand) exceptionally better right?
The 1060 also outperforms the equivalent AMD card for anything that isn't DX12 based, and even then the difference is not huge is it?