Conclusion

The GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 OC 6GB card sits exactly where NVidia intended the card to be. In most instances it has managed to beat the RX480 in our tests, which fits perfectly into their intended plan for the GTX 1060 design. The card delivers very acceptable 1080p (1920 x 1080) performance which is it’s mainstream market segment. The GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 OC 6GB does decently well on 1440p (2560 x 1440) as well, however struggles once we reach the 4k realm which is expected nonetheless. The card does come slightly overclocked, however you do have the option to overclock the card further and push the limits of the card to its edge. If you intend to do this we would recommend opting for some water cooling. On load GPU temperature rises to around 75 degrees Celsius which isn’t bad, however in overclocked settings and you might be pushing its limits.

Performance

With no SLI support the GeForce GTX 1060 is meant for the mid range market segment looking to push the limits from a single card solution. Your best gameplay will be in the 1080p resolution which is more than adequate for the average gamer. The GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 OC 6GB retails at a mere AU$359. At this price point you’re getting performance levels of a GTX 980 with cash left over for few other goodies.

One thing GALAX could improve on is the bundle that’s offered with the card. Nevertheless it’s no major concern to harp on.

Overall the GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 OC 6GB makes a very solid choice for anyone looking for a GTX 1060 based graphics card. It has a solid build and blends perfectly to any case with its black PCB design and delivers performance to match its looks. If you’re on the look out for your next upgrade this would be an ideal choice provided you can live with the minor limitations we have discussed before.