Based on my other post, it looks like the best bang for the bug might be a NVIDIA 1060. So now the question becomes which NVIDIA 1060? Which manufacturer / card has had the best results for those who have previously used NVIDIA cards?
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Which NVIDIA 1060?
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I'm partial to the Gigabyte 3 fan Windforce cards. I have had a GTX 570, GTX 780 and now a GTX 1080. They run cool in a cMP.
But, looks like 3 fan hard to find in GTX 1060. There's the 2 fan version.
The GTX 1060s would be here:
http://www.gigabyte.us/Graphics-Card/GV-N1060D5-6GD-rev-20#kf
And at Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-1060-WINDFORCE-GV-N1060WF2OC-6GD/dp/B01N0P24HI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493681276&sr=8-1&keywords=gigabyte+GTX+1060&th=1
But, looks like the 3 fan Rock Edition is less expensive:
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeF...681276&sr=8-1&keywords=gigabyte+GTX+1060&th=1
Assuming you want 6GB RAM.
Lou
But, looks like 3 fan hard to find in GTX 1060. There's the 2 fan version.
The GTX 1060s would be here:
http://www.gigabyte.us/Graphics-Card/GV-N1060D5-6GD-rev-20#kf
And at Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeForce-1060-WINDFORCE-GV-N1060WF2OC-6GD/dp/B01N0P24HI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493681276&sr=8-1&keywords=gigabyte+GTX+1060&th=1
But, looks like the 3 fan Rock Edition is less expensive:
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GeF...681276&sr=8-1&keywords=gigabyte+GTX+1060&th=1
Assuming you want 6GB RAM.
Lou
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Seems silly to buy the 3GB version when the difference is usually about $50.
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I went with the EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 SC GAMING 6GB in the end. I liked the small form factor and the low power consumption (120W). It only requires a single 6 pin to power it.
Not installed yet so I can't offer a full opinion on it at the moment.
Not installed yet so I can't offer a full opinion on it at the moment.
I have the 1070 windforce version of the card. i don't know about the 1060 version, but i really like this card because of the "fan-off" mode. on desktop mode of high sierra the fans don't move at all. no noise, no dust. just m2c. 
update: oh, this is an old thread :/
update: oh, this is an old thread :/
I used a Zotac Geforce 1060 Mini: https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-GeForce-ZT-P10600A-10L-Compact-Graphics/dp/B01IA9FEOO
When using HDMIaudio.kext, only the 1st DisplayPort plug would give audio (using a DP->HDMI2.0 active adapter), but other than that no problems with the NVIDIA web drivers.
I'm currently using a PNY Geforce 1080 founder's edition with no problems - I got it for $300 used. A lot of people are dumping their mining cards on ebay/craigslist, so unless you're hoping to hold on to your Mac Pro for another ten years you may want to consider buying used.
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Didn't realize this was a gravedig thread
When using HDMIaudio.kext, only the 1st DisplayPort plug would give audio (using a DP->HDMI2.0 active adapter), but other than that no problems with the NVIDIA web drivers.
I'm currently using a PNY Geforce 1080 founder's edition with no problems - I got it for $300 used. A lot of people are dumping their mining cards on ebay/craigslist, so unless you're hoping to hold on to your Mac Pro for another ten years you may want to consider buying used.
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Didn't realize this was a gravedig thread
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Since the birth of this thread, some folks have had various problems with the GTX 1060. IMHO, not a reliable card for a cMP. AFAIK, the GTX 1070, and 1080 are trouble free when used with the Web Driver. I have been using my MVC flashed Gigabyte GTX 1080 since April of last year. No Issues!
Lou
Lou
Couldn’t find your other post.
Can you clarify here why you’re going for a 1060 instead of an RX 580?
Unless you have very specific requirements for Nvidia then the RX 580 is a far preferable card in a cMP these days.
well the OP posted about 1.5 years ago so that may have something to do with it.