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Hey,

i wonder if samsung was/is out of stock or something?
All my new cards from different shops comes with hynix.  ???

Gb Windforce OC bought 03/2017 -> Samsung
Gb Gaming G1  03/17 samsung
Evga FTW+ 04/17 samsung
ASUS Phoenix 04/17 samsung

Gb Windforce OC 05/17 hynix
Gb Gaming G1 05/17 hynix
Gb Windforce OC 06/17 hynix
ASUS Phoenix 07/17 hynix

MSi 3GT OC tomorrow with hynix? >:(

and how about the hynix performed?

Ethash:
Samsung 18-19MH/s  / 23MH/s @ 4700MHz
Hynix 15MH/s  / 18 MH/s @ 4250MHz

same as me

Hynix fucks

Maybe it's cheaper in stock when samsung out of production

by the way
MSI 1060 3G OCV2 06/2017 with hynix...

I opted for EVGA 1060s because higher-end EVGA variants are made of better components like Samsung memory.  I'm running three SSC cards and one FTW card.  All of them achieve 22.5-to-23MH while dual mining DCR at 31 intensity.  Not sure about SuperClocked (SC) cards.

Am I better off dual-mining something other than DCR on the 1060s?  My AMDs churn about a gigahash of DCR at 31 intensity while the Nvidia cards are topping at 333MH.  Anyone know if they are more efficient at LBRY, SIA, or PASCAL?  Yes, I could test it myself, but that takes time and my Nvidia rig is not easy to remote into.  Short answer appreciated.  Thanks.

Got some more:

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3GT OC / Hynix
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3GT OC / Samsung
KFA² GeForce GTX 1060 OC 3G / Hynix
Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3G / Hynix
Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 AMP! 3G / Hynix
EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming 3G / Micron
EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming 6G / Micron

I know it is difficult nowadays to find good cards, but all my Palit StormX cards comes with Samsung Memory, 18-19 Mhash out of the box and about 23-23.5 with overclocking from MSI Afterburner. Palit JetStream too should be with Samsung Memory but I am not sure about that. And the cost of Palit is on the cheaper side compared to Gigabyte or MSI.

Thanks for the hint.. do you use the 3gb or 6gb cards?
I read this before and thought palit dual is the same with better cooler. But got hynix on the 3Gb.
Maybe i try at next.
At the moment i try to shot some "older" cards from ebay with known samsung memory
EVGA SSC/FTW are sadly not availibe.
But i figured out that i can get cheaper 1060 6G Gaming over EVGAs step up programm.
Normal price here is about 320€.. over step-up only 274€. ^^
Only Micron but they work.
Bought a cheap 1050 and pay just the differenz. :P

Hello Miners !
Same issue here (France) with the Hynix chips.

2 weeks ago I ordered 6 x Gigabyte windforce 1060 3GB (202€/each) all of them came with a Hynix chip and could mine @ 15 mh/s out of the box and 18mh/s with OC
So had to return them and ordered 6 EVGA SC 1060 3GB (238€/each) i received yesterday and guess what .... HYNIX CHIPS  :'( :'( !!!! (same 15 mh/s out of the box and 18mh/s with OC)

Will return them today and order 6 MSI 1060 Gaming X 3GB (250€/each). Hope I'll have more chance this time at the chips lottery...

If still mother F** Hynix will move to AMD or try to get some of the new Vega 64 or 56 if lucky enough.

Cheers and happy mining

I have the same issue over here is the USA. All of the 6gb 1060 are coming with micron memory, cannot find one with samsung

I got lucky with a 3GB open-box Asus card; it has Samsung memory.

I have another one coming in new condition, along with a PNY 1060 (also 3GB).

So it seems better to buy a used card with samsung memory then a new one. Don`t you agree with me?

I can't say for certain about every manufacturer, but EVGA has opted to switch all their 1060 cards over to Hynix (yes even SC and SSC). Previously all their cards used Samsung almost exclusively. In mid July they had a small batch flip to Micron but almost all new cards are being shipped with Hynix - look at the reviews at Amazon, Newegg, Microcenter.

Other than some smaller brands like Palit I'm pretty sure these manufacturers did this on purpose to cut down on RMA and to indirectly guarantee their cards won't be going to miners... at least not Ethash miners. You still have Zcash as an option.

Looks like it might be worth it to just wait for AMD stock. Some 1060s are now in stock and supplies are increasing since the Hynix joke started.

Those used R9 390s I bought in mass last year are the best cards ever created  ;D

I see it coming that when our cards with good ol' Micron and Samsung chips will burn and we will need to use the warranty they will send us back crappy Hynix instead... :'( :'(

And how about mining ZEC?

Update : Received the 6 MSI 1060 Gaming X 3GB today all came with Hynix chips  :'(

UPDATE: Both new cards (one from Newegg, one from Walmart) came with Hynix memory.

Guys, the 6gb cards are only Samsung and Micron? Or is there any Hynix?

card with samsung for some reason does 280 ~ sol/s while hynix does arround 265 sol/s

This is a total bummer.  I was looking to add 2-3 new 1060 3gbs to my existing rig. 

OH lawd!
Not again!  How is the used market in France. Maybe pick something up used that is tested. No point in buying 3GB anymore. Try looking for 6GB I think has a better chance of Samsung memory.

@ the OP:
I have the following:
1) 2x 1060 ASUS Turbo 6GB, purchase date June 2017, retailer: memory express in Canada
2) 1x 1060 ASUS dual OC  3GB, purchase date Dec 2016, retailer ncix in Canada

All have samsung memory

ETH: 23.3MH/s, SIGT 20.1 MH/s, Sia: 500-800/s easy. the Turbos are a bit of a diva though and need more coercing.
Wattage: 75-110w depending on settings
Temp: Dual OC: 70C max, Turbo: 77C.

that's probably because of the shortage stocks. it would be better if you had a micron memory than hynix

samsung > micron > hynix

i guess you just had bad luck my friend.

I just had an old order for an EVGA 1060 6GB SSC ship finally (came in stock) and it has.... wait for it... Hynix.

Gets about 265 sols on ZEC which I'm OK with. I'm gonna use it as my gaming card next month anyways.

Looks like card manufacturers have diverted all their Samsung chip allocation to their dedicated mining cards - so that is the only selling point for those pure mining cards. You want that extra 10 to 20% hash you buy a dedicated mining card - otherwise stick with the consumer market and consider yourself lucky if you get Micron.

Looks like almost all the 1060 models are in stock everywhere now and the 1070s are starting to trickle in.... still no $100 1070s on Craigslist though  ;D

got a gigabyte gtx 1060 windforce also with Hynix.  Any idea on gaming performance difference on these compared to samsungs?

For gaming, the differences, if any, should be negligible, unless you are trying to achieve a high overclock.

Generally, cards with Samsung memory will offer more flexibility with overclocking, but these things vary significantly unit-by-unit, so that's just a generalization.

All new 1060 will have hyunix memory. Samsung memory are reserved
Only for mining models. So dont waste money on gaming cards, too
small chance to get good memory...

Yes but that latency should take a toll on gaming as well wouldn't it?  I don't have a samsung 3gb model to do a fair comparison on gaming.  It's one thing to have different overclocking ability but here we have different stock performance 15 Mh/s (Hynix) vs 19 Mh/s (samsung)

Unfortunately, i received 8 gtx 1060 3gb all with hynix crap memory  :'(

Today..
EVGA 1060 3gb FTW+
Bios Date 06.07.2017
Hoped for Micron at least but.... Hynix

Unbelievable.  :-\

August 28 update : 6 ZOTAC (Mini / single fan) 1060 3GB : Hynix memory
6 ZOTAC 1060 3GB AMP! Edition (dual fans) : Hynix memory

24/08/17

12 cards => MSI GTX 1060 3GT OC 3G ==> Hynix
12 cards => Inno3D Gtx 1060 3Gb Compact ==> Hynix

Sounds like a reasonable decision if the memory manufacturer does not make a real difference for gaming purposes. At least for the card manufacturers. Sucks for us of course. I think it was triggered by the recent supply shortages of almost any descend GPU.

Well the card manufacturers went out of their way to supply us with crappy dedicated mining cards that are effectively useless for resale when the next gen cards come out (what gamer is going to use a DVI output). The only way they can guarantee their ROI on designing those things is to guarantee sales by saying "hey, we have cookies, err Samsung memory".

Still trying to figure out what is worse... nvidia pulling this crap with RAM switching or AMD CEO blowing off GPU miners as a fad.

03/09/17

3 MSI GTX 1060 3GB gaming X => Hynix
4 MSI GTX 1060 3GB Aero => Hynix
5 KFA2 GTX 1060 3GB OC => Hynix

Damn.
https://orig09.deviantart.net/b584/f/2015/098/9/2/suicide_meme__1_by_elkaez-d8owe4f.jpg

I received some MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Aero ITX OC 3GB cards. All Hynix.

I got another 3GB PNY gtx 1060 (nonblower) with Hynix memory, and 2 more of the same model arriving today.

Both of them have Hynix memory. Of the 6 I purchased in the past month, the only one with Samsung memory was an open-box unit I got from Newegg.

So all the cards are overpriced now because of the low hashrate. Let's hope the price of the GTX 1060 will drop to €150 or something like that.

Also I think there will be a lot of returns in all shops. When you can buy them for a good price it's still interesting to build a 12 GPU rig with Hynix cards.

Bought 6x ASUS Dual GTX 1060 3GB 9/6/17, all Hynix.
Bought 6x Gigabyte GTX 1060 Windforce OC 6GB 8/30/17, all Micron

It looks like the PowerColor RX 480 and RX 580 are coming back in stock in Europe.

I think this is a better option for now instead of the GTX 1060 with low hashrate because of the Hynix memory.

How to check which of these chips your cards has ?
have 3 1060s all do around 21mhs on eth on slight over clock(lets just say +40 core +300 memory )

GPU-Z is a common tool that will give you this information.

Not all 3GB 1060s can hit 21Mh/s. In fact, I would go so far as to say that many don't, especially seeing the typical performance of cards with Hynix memory. (Granted, overclocking abilities vary unit-by-unit.) However, I would not purchase new cards expecting much better than 19Mh/s on ETH. (Zcash is a good fit for these cards.)

Hynix GTX1060 can still achive 300+sol/s on zcash.
You have to increase the PowerLimit to 70+ to achieve it.
You will achieve more if you max up the PowerLimit.

Got 8 Gigabyte GeForce GT N1060WF2OC 3GD 1060 Graphics Card – Black from different vendors, all Hynix :(

It is a bad news if all new GPU with hynix but not samsung  >:(

I guess hynix must be cheaper than samsung, that's the reason no more samsung nowadays? Anyway, I will go to IT store and check if samsung still available tomorrow.

Why not consider the p106 miner cards? At least you don't play memory chip lottery!

Do you mean that p106 always come with samsung memory chip?

no he means they are cards made for mining by that i mean they are set up for mining so no guessing what you have, as far i as i know all the 1060 use the p106 board or all mine do . and mine are not mining cards.

This will give you all the info you need for AMD Or NV cards .

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/

yes but the card becomes more or less useless for resale once you decide not to mine.

I don't think P106 mining cards are worth it at the current price points, especially for small-time miners who want their hardware to hold its value better.

It's also hard for us to know if chip manufacturers are just scraping the bottom of the bucket for components when it comes to the mining hardware. Perhaps the mining cards get the ones that aren't quite up-to-spec for the normal products. The shorter warranty period, while explainable with the manufacturers having knowledge that the user will almost definitely push the cards by pegging them 24/7, doesn't exactly fill me with confidence either.

Lastly, I don't think any 3GB dedicated mining cards based on the 1060 are around, so this is somewhat off-topic.

Just wanted to mention that SOME of the GTX 1060 3GB cards in these desktops have samsung memory:

https://slickdeals.net/f/10955203-hp-pavilion-power-580-023w-gaming-tower-intel-core-i5-7400-nvidia-gtx-1060-3gb-graphics-8-gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-windows-10-499?page=89

These MUST be running the 9gbps samsung memory because I maxed out MSI afterburner at +1000 on the memory and they were hashing at nearly (24.7) 25 Mh/s while dualmining sia at 246 Mh/s.

25 Mh/s is insane for a 3GB card, I will investigate overclocking the memory higher if possible. They could do 25+ even 26 if they overclock even more!

I haven't got a single card with samsung memory since June. Bought over 30 different 1060 cards since then,

+1000mhz on the memory is pushing it. Normally +600-700 is a typical safety limit, since pushing the memory clock too far can start to damage the hardware.

Galax 1070 EXOC SNPR - Micron
EVGA 1060 SSC - Hynix (damn)

got a few zotac gtx 1060 3gb mini
two turned out to be samsung
one is hynix
and one is micron
samsung is always five to ten percent better than the rest

Is it these the ones you got mate? Zotac GeForce GTX1060 3GB (ZT-P10610A-10L)
https://a.scdn.gr/images/sku_main_images/009682/9682806/20160829125744_zotac_geforce_gtx1060_3gb_zt_p10610a_10l.jpeg

What is your Favorite 1060 3gb cards?

I just look for the cheapest ones available with decent fans. Usually I steer clear of the single-fan 1060s (compact editions and blower-style cards).

I ordered 6 Zotac 1060 3GB from 2 different sources last week. Got my Rig running now and it turned out that all off them have Samsung Memory :D
After reading this thread before ordering i wasn't sure if it's a good idea, but i think i got very lucky this time ;)

Which vendor did you purchase from, might we ask?  :-*

Bought 8 cards between Dec 25 and Jan 10.

6 - Samsung
2 - Hynix

Asus Dual OC 3gb white.

bought 3 Zotac 3Gb last week, all Samsung.

Jan 9th got 2x 1060 6GB EVGA SC editions -> Hynix memory
While not spectacular in Eth (19.2-19.5MH/sec) they do well in Zec (315-330 Sol/sec) for the settings I use.

I ordered at Saturn and Alternate, both german vendors.

what's the power limit set as?

Vendor? (Hopefully US based lol)

Just bought from cdiscount website the single fan 3g, waiting delivery from france.
will keep u posted! price is cheaper thou.. 239EUR.

Got 3 from rueducommerce at 170€, I was lucky because those product were not supposed to be published (it was mentionned in the title) but got them home :)
Same cards are now close to 300€

well i got lucky!! both are samsung, getting 18,5 clock, tried to overclock but got only 22,4 mh!
@90%, temp limit:83, Core:+105, Mem:+750 and fan peed 85!
Any suggestions to make it run 24/25 Mh as lot of ppl are doing?
Many thanks....

Try 65%, Core +125, Mem +750

Lucky! I bought 8 of the exact same cards in december/early january and got 8 hynix. :(

Damn. I was trying to figure it out thinking we could track by serial number but it seems to be random.
I'll make a list soon to confirm.

Mine were all from the same shop, but I bought them in two separate batches about a month apart. The first batch sold out, so they must have gotten a 2nd batch from the manufacturer or supplier at some point, but both apparently had Hynix memory. I got them really cheap so the ones I got in early december have almost paid for themselves already, so I cannot complain. Equihash has been a goldmine recently, and the cards are putting out 300+ sols/s easily. Samsung or micron would have made them acceptable at ethash as well, but that hasn't really made an impact on my earnings in this particular period I think.

Same here. the two Hynix were from the same shop (got mine for 229 plus tax cad$). I just prefer having the flexibility of switching to whichever algo is most profitable at the time. Especially since eth is looking to boom in the next few days. at least the signs point to it.

Yeah, of course it would be preferable to also be able to mine ethash on the cards, just saying I got lucky the way things turned out with equihash being such a profitable algo for this period. What kind of hashrate do you get on the Samsung ones? 24-25 MH/s? I can only get mine to arbout 18.5 +/- before they become unstable.

Got mine for about USD 220, just days after they were selling for around 350 due to the shortage.

I'm running them at 70% pl, +675-700 mem, +100 core.
temp are 55-60C, total power draw is 896watts on 9 cards

Samsungs are giving 23.5-24 mhs (i know i can run these at 750-800 mem) but have decided not to push them.
Hynix are doing 19 mhs at 70% pl, 500 mem, 50 core.

on equihash i cant tell difference between the cards yet but im sure 315 sols isnt going to be an issue.

Got 2 EVGA 1060 3Gb SSC last week
One with Samsung and one with Micron.  ::)