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So, I'm deciding between a EVGA gtx 1050ti or a gtx 1060 3gb, Ik, simple answer, but the thing is this is just a temporary solution since I plan on getting a whole new system and probs a 1080 or 1080ti within the next 6 months, that's why I wanna know which is the best card to get right now as for a meanwhile solution, also one that I can sell later and at what price should I expect the card to be worth since we have all the cryptomining bs going on right now. :) 

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I'd look into a used 970 or 980. These should be a bit more powerful around the same cost as those newer cards.

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4 minutes ago, Zadkielle said:

So, I'm deciding between a EVGA gtx 1050ti or a gtx 1060 3gb, Ik, simple answer, but the thing is this is just a temporary solution since I plan on getting a whole new system and probs a 1080 or 1080ti within the next 6 months, that's why I wanna know which is the best card to get right now as for a meanwhile solution, also one that I can sell later and at what price should I expect the card to be worth since we have all the cryptomining bs going on right now. :) 

Should have bought a RX 480 2 months ago could have paid for your GTX 1080. More on topic, do you currently have a card?

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Just now, ARikozuM said:

I'd look into a used 970 or 980. These should be a bit more powerful around the same cost as those newer cards.

Oh yeah i agree with this guy, and GTX 970 contains 4GB of VRAM, should be fine for most games

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2 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

I'd look into a used 970 or 980. These should be a bit more powerful around the same cost as those newer cards.

 

Just now, Ordinarily_Greater said:

Oh yeah i agree with this guy, and GTX 970 contains 4GB of VRAM, should be fine for most games

 

GTX 970 wouldn't be a bad card. I mean I ran 4k on it on low settings.

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GTX 970 wouldn't be a bad card. I mean I ran 4k on it on low settings.

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Yeah but I have right now a just 350 power supply and I7 4770, 16 gb of ram so power consumption is a concern here, I'm sure a 1050ti would work and a 1060 3gb but would a 970 work???
and i know :C I was a bit late for the rx480 craze, but whatevs

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Yeah but I have right now a just 350 power supply and I7 4770, 16 gb of ram so power consumption is a concern here, I'm sure a 1050ti would work and a 1060 3gb but would a 970 work???
and i know :C I was a bit late for the rx480 craze, but whatevs

I was just about to recommend an 780. That card is better than a 970. But that uses an obsurd amount of power. That 350 watt seems that will influence your decision.

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1 minute ago, Zadkielle said:

Yeah but I have right now a just 350 power supply and I7 4770, 16 gb of ram so power consumption is a concern here, I'm sure a 1050ti would work and a 1060 3gb but would a 970 work???
and i know :C I was a bit late for the rx480 craze, but whatevs

I guess yeah it can work but i am upgrading from 300W to 550W just to make sure i am having room with Q8400 and GTX 970.

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FYI 3.5 GB that .5 gb is called false advertisement 

Yeah, i actually forgot that. Thanks for reminding although it is still an amazing card and unique 

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but could I get a 970 for around $280???? because I'm looking for nothing more than $300

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9 minutes ago, Ordinarily_Greater said:

Oh yeah i agree with this guy, and GTX 970 contains 4GB of VRAM, should be fine for most games

Let's say 3.5GB of "normal" VRAM and 0.5GB of "slow" VRAM. xD 

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2 minutes ago, Zadkielle said:

but could I get a 970 for around $280???? because I'm looking for nothing more than $300

try more like $170 on a good day. I'd expect sub 200.

 

EDIT: This is used ofc. I wouldn't buy something new if you are just going to turn it around.

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3 minutes ago, GrayTech said:

Let's say 3.5GB of "normal" VRAM and 0.5GB of "slow" VRAM. xD 

But the half gig will be used in case it needed right?

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4 minutes ago, AustinJ said:

try more like $170 on a good day. I'd expect sub 200.

 

EDIT: This is used ofc. I wouldn't buy something new if you are just going to turn it around.

I just found used Gaming X GTX 970 for $240, in my country that is ordinary

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Just now, Ordinarily_Greater said:

I just found used Gaming X GTX 970 for $240, in my country that is ordinary

Well I'll be trying to find one, since there's not many near me I try looking for deals more than often, but I shall try to look for a 970.
on other note is it really worth to put that much money into a card I'll just use for the next 6 months?

 

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Well I'll be trying to find one, since there's not many near me I try looking for deals more than often, but I shall try to look for a 970.
on other note is it really worth to put that much money into a card I'll just use for the next 6 months?

 

Would you rather integrated? Remember you'll prob need a better power supply to use the 970 also.

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2 minutes ago, Ordinarily_Greater said:

But the half gig will be used in case it needed right?

Yeah it will be used when needed but the half GB is very slow.

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2 minutes ago, Zadkielle said:

Well I'll be trying to find one, since there's not many near me I try looking for deals more than often, but I shall try to look for a 970.
on other note is it really worth to put that much money into a card I'll just use for the next 6 months?

 

Well my usage is different for you because i am gonna use that card for my old but main system, i hope it could render for me fastly

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27 minutes ago, AustinJ said:

Should have bought a RX 480 2 months ago could have paid for your GTX 1080. More on topic, do you currently have a card?

Maybe they haven't started building their pc until now?

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Maybe they haven't started building their pc until now?

"Should have" I threw it there as a joke as he referenced miners. 

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26 minutes ago, AustinJ said:

970 145w, 1060 120w, 1050 ti 75w

 

I'd shy away from a 970 with 300w power supply but you'd be fine if you used the 550w. @Ordinarily_Greater

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