GPU Prices and Upgrading

[datsphilthy]

Hi all, 

 

I have a GIGABYTE 960 4gb OC edition and recently bought a 144hz monitor. I mainly play WoW and Fortnite. I'm also a designer so I use photoshop, ai, etc. I have my settings turned up to 10 and I turned down view distance (7), environment detail (8), and ground clutter (7). I also set shadow quality to high. Running around in Dalaran I get 40-65 FPS and basically same in Orgrimmar. I probably average 70-80 in BGs. That being said, I feel like I'm not utilizing the full potential of my monitor except for when I'm able to see 100+ FPS. Don't get me wrong though moving to it feels way smoother even at 40-60 fps, lol.

 

Now that the GPU prices are starting to come down I have been looking on craigslist and letgo to see if anyone is upgrading. I found a guy that's selling a GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1070 for $280. He says the card has never been overclocked and in great condition. Would it be worth it to buy this or just wait a little longer and buy new? How low do you guys think the 1070 will get?

 

TL;DR

I'm looking to upgrade from a gigabyte 960 4gb OC (I only play WoW and Fortnite at 144hz) to a 1070 and found one craigslist for $280. Is it worth it? How low will the 1070 get and should I just wait to buy new.

 

Thanks for any opinions on this.

[Metallus97]

280 is ok or even nice for a used one but wich model /brand/cooler is it?

[datsphilthy]

6 minutes ago, Metallus97 said:

280 is ok or even nice for a used one but wich model /brand/cooler is it?

It's a GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1070 DirectX 12 GV-N1070G1 GAMING-8GD R2 8GB

[Metallus97]

Just now, datsphilthy said:

It's a GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1070 DirectX 12 GV-N1070G1 GAMING-8GD R2 8GB

GO FOR IT

[datsphilthy]

46 minutes ago, Metallus97 said:

GO FOR IT

I appreciate the input!