I'd prefer not to spend more than, say, $300 or $400. NVidia only. Was never a fan of other cards. Mostly looking for what the budget performance series line is right now so I can research from there.
Yeah, I'm just looking for something that would last a couple of years while I spec out my next system. Last time I spec-ed out a full build, it took me 4 months just to get the parts list and then the system lasted me 8 years before the system age mostly wasn't worth it. It still runs and I only use it as a server now (SQL, TFS, and the like). I mean, yeah, I could drop cash on it and make it a current powerhouse again (that's why I took so long researching everything) but at this point, I just want to spec out a top of the line, get WIndows 7 Pro before I can't anymore and then wait another 7+ years while Microsoft straightens itself out. But until then, I just need something for my dev box. So it looks like the genera consensus is going to be around 1070, give or take.
Thanks.
Yeah, I'm just looking for something that would last a couple of years while I spec out my next system. Last time I spec-ed out a full build, it took me 4 months just to get the parts list and then the system lasted me 8 years before the system age mostly wasn't worth it. It still runs and I only use it as a server now (SQL, TFS, and the like). I mean, yeah, I could drop cash on it and make it a current powerhouse again (that's why I took so long researching everything) but at this point, I just want to spec out a top of the line, get WIndows 7 Pro before I can't anymore and then wait another 7+ years while Microsoft straightens itself out. But until then, I just need something for my dev box. So it looks like the genera consensus is going to be around 1070, give or take.
Thanks.
I wouldn't go lower than a 1070 at this point. That's mostly because 4k monitors and 144hz monitors are coming on strong, and worth it for many. A 1060 will be okay on most games at 1080p, just not on the highest settings.