Hi,
 
Wondering if anyone could provide some information as to how the fan speed works in the 1060 SC gaming, specifically, can it scale continuously (i.e. 40%, 41%, 42%, 43%, any% across the full range) or does it instead simply move between a limited number of discrete values (e.g. a setting of either 0%, 45%, 57%, or 100%).
 
I'm thinking in terms of using software that allow users to create fan curves that have fan speed scale with temperature (e.g. MSI Afterburner, etc). I've only seen a couple of reviews and it wasn't made clear in them how the fan speed works so thought I'd ask here.
 
Thanks.

EVGA_JacobF
Yes the cooler is different. There are dual heatpipes + more copper on SC. Temp difference is about 10C. You may see a few reviews comparing the difference soon.

Thanks for clarifying but I think that retailers should point this out.
I bought the SC-version yesterday while a friend of mine bought the non-SC version thinking that the only difference was the clock speeds out of the box since nothing pointed towards any other difference between the cards.
 
EVGA is obviously not responsible for how retailers describe graphics cards but I think it would really be beneficial to communicate to them that there is a significant difference outside of the clock speeds.

KStatue
Hi,
 
Wondering if anyone could provide some information as to how the fan speed works in the 1060 SC gaming, specifically, can it scale continuously (i.e. 40%, 41%, 42%, 43%, any% across the full range) or does it instead simply move between a limited number of discrete values (e.g. a setting of either 0%, 45%, 57%, or 100%).
 
I'm thinking in terms of using software that allow users to create fan curves that have fan speed scale with temperature (e.g. MSI Afterburner, etc). I've only seen a couple of reviews and it wasn't made clear in them how the fan speed works so thought I'd ask here.
 
Thanks.

The default BIOS in these early production models probably doesn't allow for that (or it does, but only above a certain value), but the updated BIOS is out and with that you can scale the fan speed 100% continuously.

Thinking of getting one for my wifes pc. How good would it play fallout 4 at 1920x 1600? She is a big fan.
 Almost forgot,Does the card come with a power adapter? Her pc has a GT 6200 which does not require extra power.

Shockjockey
Thinking of getting one for my wifes pc. How good would it play fallout 4 at 1920x 1600? She is a big fan.
 Almost forgot,Does the card come with a power adapter? Her pc has a GT 6200 which does not require extra power.

Most pictures I see it comes with adapter

I saw that the GTX 1060 SSC/FTW versions will have the logos in White LEDs - is this true?
Just wanted to make sure because I really liked the 1070's white LEDs. Also will these two have back plates available? 
 

fatdog5000
Is there any ETA on the ACX3.0 models?

 
This. Very eager. ;)

himmatsj

KStatue
Hi,
 
Wondering if anyone could provide some information as to how the fan speed works in the 1060 SC gaming, specifically, can it scale continuously (i.e. 40%, 41%, 42%, 43%, any% across the full range) or does it instead simply move between a limited number of discrete values (e.g. a setting of either 0%, 45%, 57%, or 100%).
 
I'm thinking in terms of using software that allow users to create fan curves that have fan speed scale with temperature (e.g. MSI Afterburner, etc). I've only seen a couple of reviews and it wasn't made clear in them how the fan speed works so thought I'd ask here.
 
Thanks.

The default BIOS in these early production models probably doesn't allow for that (or it does, but only above a certain value), but the updated BIOS is out and with that you can scale the fan speed 100% continuously.

Awesome. I like the sound of that update (and it has arrived fast too), this has helped convince me to buy the card. Seems to give very impressive performance with decently low temperatures for such a compact card. My mobo will appreciate not having (another) huge weighty brick hanging off it for a change ;)
 
Now I just need EVGA to crank up their manufacturing plant to max speed so that amazon UK can fulfill my order, they've got me on a waiting list for my order and I suspect that I'm not first in line (or even close).

Absolutely loving my GTX 1060 SC, overclocks so well I'm scared... speaking of scared... what max temps for card health should i try and stick to... I was playing "The Division" on all ultra settings at 1080p and pegged 60fps without a hitch(vsync on).  Excellent experience overall, I was running with the details below, probably 78 degrees F in the room.  I did notice the temps get up to like 72 degrees Celsius with close to 100% fan speed.  
 

 
Appreciate any information and thanks for such a great card!

HoldDaMayo
Absolutely loving my GTX 1060 SC, overclocks so well I'm scared... speaking of scared... what max temps for card health should i try and stick to... I was playing "The Division" on all ultra settings at 1080p and pegged 60fps without a hitch(vsync on).  Excellent experience overall, I was running with the details below, probably 78 degrees F in the room.  I did notice the temps get up to like 72 degrees Celsius with close to 100% fan speed.  
 

 
Appreciate any information and thanks for such a great card!

Isnt it loud at 100% fan speed? Or are you ok with the noise?