So I have this problem. My graphics card died last week (Geforce 560Ti 448) and all the cards I like (GTX 1060, AMD 580) are in short supply due to the mining craze. The card I had ran fine until now, but I would like to modernise a bit now that it's become neccessary.
Currently I use my laptop, but it has limited USB ports and a Quadro card because I use it mostly for CAD, so it's not ideal. I'm by no means a gaming addict, I can last a long time without my usual sim and strategy titles.

So what do I do? Do I save up for a 1070/1080, do I wait, or should I buy something lower spec?

A gib for your thoughts

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My friend from Bulgaria is saying the same thing. He wants to get a 1060 but literally all sites have it sold out. I would recommend wait only if you can for 1-2 months if it goes back in. Else you can get a 980, its still very good. Unless you really want the 1xxx series ASAP then try to save up.
Edit: Make sure your case has space for the newer cards. 560Ti is from older and only half the size in length, most cases back then had the metal bits stuck like half way through for the Disk ports so you might need a new case as well.

7 years ago
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My 560 uses two slots as well if that's what you mean.

7 years ago
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He means length as the video cards are now roughly twice as long as the old ones.

7 years ago
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My current card is 243mm long, a 1070 I saw is 279mm. It's tight, but it may work.

7 years ago
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If you get a full length gaming edition one, they can be 350mm long.

7 years ago
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279mm are the max size for the Gaming ones for 1060. As long as you make sure you have enough space you should be fine :)

7 years ago
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Buy it from Russians!

7 years ago
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Bump!

7 years ago
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ehhh you should wait, that's the worst moment ever to buy a 480\580.
amd cards will be "nerfed" soon (maybe in a couple of months) and maybe prices will be reasonable again.

7 years ago
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I don't have a pc right now, if you didn't fully read the post.

7 years ago
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An RX 470/570 is not a bad one, still better than going for a 1050, which I have no idea what it was designed for.

7 years ago
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The 470 is nowhere in stock. I've seen the 570 in stock at one store, but it was the same price as a 1060. 1060's are available here and there.

7 years ago
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The RX 570 is hoarded even more than the 580 because it consumes less power for mining (it's less powerful but has a better performance per watt).

7 years ago
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^This. This probably is the worse time for someone to go and buy an AMD card. They'll be overpriced as hell.

7 years ago
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Well as a 1070 user, I can safely say that it's worth it. If you can save up for it, definitely do it.

7 years ago
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+1. I have one in my new pc and love it.

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Actually russian prices for videocards are also high. Blame the bitcoin shithype around the world.

7 years ago
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I was referring to the huge amounts of mining operations starting in Russia. There was a news item about it today.

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1070

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bamp

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No idea. Bump.

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what are they doing with them? what are they mining?

7 years ago
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Cryptocurrency

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do you know which one in particular?

7 years ago
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ethereum mostly

7 years ago
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not to bother again, but why only russians? no other part of the world?

7 years ago
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IDK, but I think that's because people here live in near poverty and that's a good way to make money. I can't come up with any other explanation

7 years ago
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The Chinese are doing it as well.

7 years ago
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It's happening worldwide, mining altcoins with graphic cards has become profitable again.

7 years ago
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The lower you pay for power, the more you gain out of it. I imagine that Russia and China having low prices per kwh consumed, being the reason for such a skyrocket in miners.

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bump try the rx series, good performance, low price, quite always available

7 years ago
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The RX is the one I want, but it's sold out everywhere due to the mining craze.

7 years ago
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ship them in from a different country / take one with you when on holiday?

also: bump

7 years ago
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No idea, sorry-bump!

7 years ago
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bump c:

7 years ago
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I'd say save and future proof if possible but that's always easier said than done.

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Good luck bump

7 years ago
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Lol, when i read the title i thought you talk about steam cards or something :v

7 years ago
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This is a bad time to buy any of the AMD Rx series. First and foremost, because of the mining and plus AMD's Vega series cards are to be announced. If you of course do not intend waiting, then 1060,1070 etc. are your only options.

What resolution are you going to play on and what refresh rate. I can't possibly recommend you a 1070 if you are rocking a 720p 60Hz monitor :D

7 years ago
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I use a single 1920x1200 60 Hz monitor. I do not intend to go VR just yet. That will have to wait until the next complete build.

7 years ago
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1060 should be fine for pushing 60FPS on that resolution. However, I can't of course guarantee you for how long you'll be able to do so (no one can accurately predict that).

I'd personally go for the 1060, as the difference in price between the 1060 and 1070 is quite a bit (at least here the difference is around 180€).

EDIT: I'm obviously talking about the 6GB one, as the 3GB is a money grab by all means.

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a used gtx 770 for ~60€ is still very reasonable in terms of price and performance. especially if you just want to pass the time in style until you save up some more money for the real deal.

7 years ago
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Bump :)

Why not something from AMD?

7 years ago
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I would if the mining craze weren't a thing. Nobody has them in stock.

7 years ago
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Bump

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:)

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