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Hello folks, I caught the wife in a good mood and I'm in the clear to replace my 750Ti FTW (or 950 SSC) for something more powerful. I'm looking for the best folder for under $200 (not counting shipping). I saw the 970's could get 300k plus, but I don't know if that's the 'best' option. -Jason
post edited by maj28 - 2017/03/07 08:11:07
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/07 08:23:34
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A 1060 is about $200 and can get ~370,000+ PPD
And it sips power at only 120w.
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/07 08:56:10
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chap34
A 1060 is about $200 and can get ~370,000+ PPD
And it sips power at only 120w.
chap34 is right on point - I have a 1060 with the twin ACX 3 fans and I get roughly the same ppd and paid the same price - right at $200.00 rs
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/07 09:45:23
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Just used some evga bucks on a 1060 3gb w/ACX. I agree with Robby and chap, good ppd and low power draw.
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/07 10:19:48
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Good info guys, thanks!! 
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/07 13:18:09
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my - EVGA 980 SC on air in my old X58 MB ~500K PPD depending on WU, still 400K easy
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/10 22:14:45
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/11 05:31:01
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Based on that spreadsheet, should you just go for FE and slap a hybrid on it? The other models just suck more power but don't really put out(yes they have better cooling)
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/11 06:38:11
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Here is a nice spreadsheet for those trying to maximize their points per $ and/or points per watt. I was going to upgrade my 2nd folding rig to a 1060 3g until I found a killer deal on a used 1080 FTW back when iCX upgrade program was eligible for signup.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v5gXral3BcFOoXs5n1M6l_Uo3pZpQYogn6gVlxRPnz0/edit#gid=0
The watt values appear to be max power draw and not actual power draw while folding. I take this chart with multiple grains of salt.
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/13 05:17:59
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electryon
Here is a nice spreadsheet for those trying to maximize their points per $ and/or points per watt. I was going to upgrade my 2nd folding rig to a 1060 3g until I found a killer deal on a used 1080 FTW back when iCX upgrade program was eligible for signup.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v5gXral3BcFOoXs5n1M6l_Uo3pZpQYogn6gVlxRPnz0/edit#gid=0
Thanks, awesome feedback folks, cannot wait to get some good numbers on the board - but will be waiting just a few more days, gotta get my 750 pulled and listed.
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/15 09:25:57
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Just popped the 1060 3GB SC in (took 950 SSC out) and CRANKING AWAY between 325K and 365K!!! Thanks everyone for the AWESOME recommendation! (PS, screw you CureCoin. :p) -Jason
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/15 11:04:54
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maj28
Just popped the 1060 3GB SC in (took 950 SSC out) and CRANKING AWAY between 325K and 365K!!!
Thanks everyone for the AWESOME recommendation! (PS, screw you CureCoin. :p)
-Jason
Awesome, looks to be a nice folder for the money! My 980 does 400K max PPD. Air cooled not OC. 
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/16 06:43:56
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maj28
Just popped the 1060 3GB SC in (took 950 SSC out) and CRANKING AWAY between 325K and 365K!!!
Thanks everyone for the AWESOME recommendation! (PS, screw you CureCoin. :p)
-Jason
Awesome, looks to be a nice folder for the money! My 980 does 400K max PPD. Air cooled not OC.
How many posts do I need, or what must I do for access to the Marketplace section? -Jason
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/16 06:55:36
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maj28
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maj28
Just popped the 1060 3GB SC in (took 950 SSC out) and CRANKING AWAY between 325K and 365K!!!
Thanks everyone for the AWESOME recommendation! (PS, screw you CureCoin. :p)
-Jason
Awesome, looks to be a nice folder for the money! My 980 does 400K max PPD. Air cooled not OC.
How many posts do I need, or what must I do for access to the Marketplace section?
-Jason
I think 50 and then you request membership to the group from your profile page.
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/16 07:01:50
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Semi-on that topic, how do you rank up in membership: like get to Super clocked, FTW, Classified, etc... ?
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/16 07:39:21
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Semi-on that topic, how do you rank up in membership: like get to Super clocked, FTW, Classified, etc... ?
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/16 08:31:05
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Two 980s on Marketplace for 200... today only
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/16 14:15:09
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Two 980s on Marketplace for 200... today only
Very cool, already got the 1060, but best of luck!
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/28 11:15:04
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Just wanted to give a quick update, after about a week now I'm running an average of 318K PPD, appreciate the recommendation everyone!
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/28 11:28:07
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With my EVGA GTX 1060 3GB Card I get between 260K and 310K PPD under Driver 373.06. Active ATM My HFM
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/28 11:33:17
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With my EVGA GTX 1060 3GB Card I get between 260K and 310K PPD under Driver 373.06.
Active ATM My HFM
I'm getting a small boost from the 750 Ti.
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/28 14:07:22
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maj28
bcavnaugh
With my EVGA GTX 1060 3GB Card I get between 260K and 310K PPD under Driver 373.06.
Active ATM My HFM
I'm getting a small boost from the 750 Ti.
What are you getting ONLY on your GTX 1060?
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/29 16:22:07
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Does anybody know how the 10xx cards coexist with other cards?
I have a pair of 970's folding in a X58 SLI Classified. Was thinking about adding a third card
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/29 16:33:24
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Does anybody know how the 10xx cards coexist with other cards?
I have a pair of 970's folding in a X58 SLI Classified. Was thinking about adding a third card
Thank's
Power (Cost) to PPD; Adding a GTX 1070 and removing your 970's may be better. Myself I do not mix GPU type. Pascal with Pascal and Maxell with Maxwell and so on.
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/29 17:28:51
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Does anybody know how the 10xx cards coexist with other cards?
I have a pair of 970's folding in a X58 SLI Classified. Was thinking about adding a third card
Thank's
As Bcav says, the 1070 will not only produce around the same as the 2 970s together it (1070) would be more cost effective power wise, less noise and heat too. To answer your question, yes it can be done but it is a pain in the neck to get windows to cooperate. Especially if your using Win10, I did it with 1 1060 and some 970's and it was frustrating. OT: Small little town on RTE 64...................been through it several times going to Oregon.............The RR tracks will kill you unless they are fixed now or even exist anymore 
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/29 17:52:37
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Just wanted to give a quick update, after about a week now I'm running an average of 318K PPD, appreciate the recommendation everyone!
Is that folding only, or are you using computer for other things as well??? I was under the impression that even a vanilla 1060 3GB should get slightly better (or at least equal) folding performance vs a GTX 970.  That's my 970FTW with regular daily use including about 20 - 24 hours across those 5 days of streaming a mix of 480p, 720p, & 1080p movies & video content.
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/29 18:30:13
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Is that folding only, or are you using computer for other things as well??? I was under the impression that even a vanilla 1060 3GB should get slightly better (or at least equal) folding performance vs a GTX 970.
That's my 970FTW with regular daily use including about 20 - 24 hours across those 5 days of streaming a mix of 480p, 720p, & 1080p movies & video content.
My thread on this very subject: https://forums.evga.com/9...-FTW-3gb-m2564160.aspx
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/29 19:48:04
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maj28
Just wanted to give a quick update, after about a week now I'm running an average of 318K PPD, appreciate the recommendation everyone!
Is that folding only, or are you using computer for other things as well??? I was under the impression that even a vanilla 1060 3GB should get slightly better (or at least equal) folding performance vs a GTX 970.
That's my 970FTW with regular daily use including about 20 - 24 hours across those 5 days of streaming a mix of 480p, 720p, & 1080p movies & video content.
My 1060 average is 290 and peeks at 312 but this is installed on a P4 Server. For a rig that is Not running 7x24 a single GTX 1070 would be best. Also task less power and is Pascal GPU a better GPU to Fold on ATM. But for Under $200 then you only have a Single GTX 1060 3GB card to pick from.
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Re: Best Folder Under $200?
2017/03/30 06:19:34
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maj28
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With my EVGA GTX 1060 3GB Card I get between 260K and 310K PPD under Driver 373.06.
Active ATM My HFM
I'm getting a small boost from the 750 Ti.
What are you getting ONLY on your GTX 1060?
Mine's been all over the map, right now 256K and sometimes up to 345K.
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