Somerset_Bumkin 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2018 So its time for an upgrade again what do you guys recommend? looking between 200-300 I reckon. My last card was a 680 which I got for around 400 I think. Looked at the 1080s but theyre big money and I dont have a 4K monitor so not sure theyre worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusatsushi 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2018 Prices are a shitshow at the moment due to the cryptocurrency boom. Horrible time to upgrade a GPU unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somerset_Bumkin 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2018 Thats what I figured. Heard that the crypto boom is consuming as much energy as Sweden does. I mean, fuckin hell, for what? Made up shit. I may find another cheap 680 and do a SLI if thats still even a thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusatsushi 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2018 Most games wont take advantage of it. I'd try and hold out a month or so. A 6gb 1060 was 239.99 on Scan in December and it's currently sitting at 379.99! fucking lol m8 https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/msi-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1060-6gb-6gt-oc-v1-graphics-card-23999-scan-2859691 https://www.scan.co.uk/products/msi-geforce-gtx-1060-6gt-oc-v1-6gb-gddr5-vr-ready-graphics-card-1280-core-1544mhz-gpu-1759mhz-boost?v=b What games are you looking to play and at what res? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somerset_Bumkin 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2018 Holy shit thats bonkers. I dont actually know, just wanted to upgrade I think and play whatever is out there. My monitor is 2080 I think so like half 4K. I might download some stuff and buy a SSD and see how the old girl still goes. Spend the money on a switch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusatsushi 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2018 Please play pubg with me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somerset_Bumkin 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2018 Is it free? Tomorrow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusatsushi 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2018 It's not free, but I'm so desperate for teammates, I have an account I can lend you! I'll PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroBob 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2018 Luckily, well known crypto is tanking at the moment so hopefully this will blow over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somerset_Bumkin 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2018 Apparently Samsung are developing special chips for crypto farming so hopefully that will help too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duffman 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Installed a GTX 1060 in one of the machines here today for a part time person - cost us in the upper £300s. Ridiculous. Edited February 14, 2018 by Duffman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusatsushi 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2018 Great price, but stock due 'soon'... Disclaimer: it's the 3gb version so going above 1080p will yield poor results but at 1080p it's a great card. https://www.novatech.co.uk/products/palit-geforce-gtx-1060-dual-3gb-gddr5-graphics-card/ne51060015f9-1061d.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somerset_Bumkin 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2018 Ooh good find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusatsushi 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2018 Cards on Nvidia's site are back to rrp, though this probably means 11 series is close and they are trying to shift em. https://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/10series/geforce-gtx-1060/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shufty 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2018 Waiting for the 11 series before I buy a new one, even then I'll take my time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somerset_Bumkin 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2018 Ooh. Whens the 11 series out? I might wait as its not like theyve dropped their prices for the 10 series at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Papa 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2018 I am running a 1070, so will probably wait for the inevitable 1170ti. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idaho 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2018 There's someone near me selling a crypto mining rig if you want 8 gtx 1070's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duffman 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2018 Cards on Nvidia's site are back to rrp, though this probably means 11 series is close and they are trying to shift em. https://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/10series/geforce-gtx-1060/ I think Nvidia have alway sold them at RRP even through the mining craze. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusatsushi 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2018 Good deal on a 1080 https://www.overclockers.co.uk/palit-geforce-gtx-1080-super-jetstream-8192mb-gddr5x-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-03a-pl.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pickled 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2018 I recently built myself a gaming pc as a 40th birthday pressie to myself, only put a 1050ti in as couldn't bear to spend a ridiculous prices on anything faster... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Papa 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2018 Good shout. The bitcoin mining price hike is tailing off, but at this point it's worth waiting on the upcoming 11** series before throwing down proper silly money on a card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pickled 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2018 It was a like new open box from Amazon too so cost me actual RRP, which was nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
