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NVidia launches the GeForce GTX 1060, available in July for $249

Laurent Giret Laurent Giret
July 7, 2016
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Nvidia has announced today the upcoming release of the GeForce GTX 1060, the latest addition to its Pascal family of gaming GPUs which already counts the higher-end GTX 1080 and 1070 models (via Windows Central). Nvidia claims that its latest GPU will deliver GTX 960 gaming performance at 2X energy efficiency, with specs opening the door to VR experiences and more.

The specs of the Geforce GTX 1060.

The specs of the Geforce GTX 1060.

The GeForce GTX 1060 will launch on July 16 and will cost you $249, which is quite a reasonable price for a VR-enabled GPU. For those looking for a slightly better option, Nvidia will also sell the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Founders Edition for $299. For this price, you will get a GPU crafted with premium components and also better thermals to keep it cool in all circumstances. Do you think the GeForce GTX 1060 is a competitive option for PC gamers looking forward to play VR games? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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