GPU for machine learning... and other stuff

[sortoflikeabear]

So I am looking to purchase my first GPU and I could use some advice. I would like for the GPU to do well with machine learning and all that great data science stuff. Of course, I sure wouldn't mind if it handled graphics well too.

After reading this article (there's a TLDR near the bottom), it seems to me that a GTX 960 or GTX 680 might be about what I'm looking for. I'd rather not get something too much more expensive. This is just my first GPU and I'd like to get a good bang for my buck.

I'm not really sure about how often new GPUs come out. I saw the 960 came out in January, when might the next iteration come out? Might I be better off waiting a bit? Is something newer/better for me coming soon?

Not sure how much of a difference this will make, but this is what else is in my computer right now:

• MSI Z87-G43 motherboard
  
• Intel i7 4770 - btw, the integrated graphics on this are all I've been using
  
• 8 GB RAM
  
• Samsung SSD
  

Thanks for your help

[Mr. Grinch]

I would recommend a 960. I have a 760 which is just about the same thing in terms of performance and it's only $200 for it's performance given.