Gtx 950 for first build?

[ZEBuckeye81]

I'm doing my first build, I have bought everything except gpu. Saw Newegg has EVGA GeForce GTX 950 02G-P4-2957-KR 2GB SSC for $130 after mir.

I have a gigabyte ga-z170x-ud5 and i5-6600k. Would this be a good card to start out with for the money or do I use on board graphics for now and wait? I'm definitely looking to stay under $200, and honestly getting a decent card for under $150 would be even better for my budget. I only have 1080 capable monitors currently.

[danrey84]

Its not a bad card and at 1080p will be ok. It may struggle to run certain games for example at ultra settings depending what fps you want?? what are u planning to use with your build

[Vercii]

I'm using a 950 right now and it's a great budget GPU. It runs most games at a decent 60+ fps and is very cheap. 

[TheGhzGuy]

14 minutes ago, ZEBuckeye81 said:

I'm doing my first build, I have bought everything except gpu. Saw Newegg has EVGA GeForce GTX 950 02G-P4-2957-KR 2GB SSC for $130 after mir.

I have a gigabyte ga-z170x-ud5 and i5-6600k. Would this be a good card to start out with for the money or do I use on board graphics for now and wait? I'm definitely looking to stay under $200, and honestly getting a decent card for under $150 would be even better for my budget. I only have 1080 capable monitors currently.

Well if you can find a R9 380 for 160 or so you'll be much, much better off

[Sat1600]

380 are a little high this weekend. The go as low as 170 after rebate for the 4gb version. Wait a couple of days. 

[ZEBuckeye81]

Once I get it built I'll be looking to play most any game at high settings with good fps. I'm definitely not looking to spend much over $200, as I can't justify spending the $ on a top end card. Maybe I should just be patient until pascal comes around and watch prices on gpus?