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My 4 year old GPU died last night... (GTX 680)
I still have an i5-2500k, and play at 1920x1080. Right now I can't afford to upgrade to 1440p/4k, and I don't want to pay for an entire new build just yet.
What are my options? I was thinking the 980, but is that overkill? Any suggestions?
>>54768292
If you are playing 1080p get 960 or 970 when price drops.
Wait for the GTX 1060
>>54768292
Go away, AMDPOORFAG. Nvidia cards are still going strong after a decade or more.
Wait for Polaris
>>54768359
>>54768363
Where do they fit inbetween the 680? I sitll don't know where my card ranks against the latest cards, so I'm not sure which cards will be small/large upgrade.
Best option, get an EVGA 970 and Step Up™ to a 1070.
>3.5
>gimped
>false advertising
>etc.
You'll only have it for a few weeks, don't be a baby.
If that's not available in your 3rd world shitbox of a country then an R9 390 is the next best thing.
If you're a devout worshiper of Nvidia then the 980 is all you can do, but realize you're screwing yourself in the name of brand loyalty and say "I'm a good goyim." three times.
>>54768397
960 is a slight downgrade, 970/1060 is a reasonable upgrade.
>>54768406
I don't have any brand bias. I threw the 980 in there because it's probably the most I'd spend on a card at that range.
I assume step up allows me to trade/upgrade my GPU, but what's the catch? Is there a cost involved or something?
Wait for 480/1060 or get a 390 now
>>54768292
heh i had a 770 and it never died
was slow as fuck but reliable.
i recommend getting a used 980ti off overclockers us or au forums around $300-400usd for a decent card and it will last you a long time.
