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?

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I would buy something lower spec because, despite what marketing would have you believe, lower spec cards can run today's games very well. Who needs extra FPS you can't see? Lower spec cards only stop being able to perform several years down the line, at which point you'll be looking to buy a better card anyway. I'd go with AMD, their cards tend to be more cost efficient and since switching from Nvidia I am still a happy camper :)

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I'm thinking about a 1060, since AMD cards are really expensive at the moment. But in a normal world I would agree. Only then I wouldn't need to start a topic like this, because the answer would be obvious :)

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Just don't get a 1060, get a GTX 980 instead :V

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The 980 doesn't seem to be on sale anywhere in my area.

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What is the rest of your build?

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i5 2500k processor, Samsung 840 evo 256GB SSD, 16 GB DDR3 Ram, a couple of HDD's totaling about 5 TB, a 600W PSU and a 1920x1200 60Hz monitor.

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Gtx 1060 6GB would be the perfect choice! Btw it shouldn't be in short supply since people are buying Rx series for mining.

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That's what I'm thinking about buying. They have reasonable prices as well if you avoid the ones in short supply. I just have to wait until my next paycheck rolls in :P

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