Which budget graphics card?

[Pikax3]

I am about to upgrade my computer, an Intel i3 3.7Ghz and 12GB Memory. My existing graphics card is an NVIDIA 660 but I would like to upgrade it to something that will see me for a little longer. My max budget is €200 (£170)!

Would another NVIDIA graphics card be a good fit so that I don't need to change drivers? I am out of the loop with hardware and would welcome some advice on what to go for. I would like to play the Witcher 3 on good settings .

 

[Becky]

If your budget can stretch to it, I've read really good things recently about the 1060. It's what I'm looking to upgrade to, and I've currently got a 560. Are you in the US?

 

[floppybootstomp]

The 1060 is the best choice but prices start at around £235 + postage.

Since the introduction of the Nvidia 1000 series video cards most suppliers are selling off the old range of cards at very competitive prices.

It may be worth considering a GTX970 with 4Gb memory for around £170. I have one of those and Witcher III runs very well on it. I paid £300 for my 970 before the 1000 series was released so this price is something of a bargain.

It's worth updating the Nvidia drivers when you change cards even though your existing drivers will work ok with the new card. This is a relatively painless process, especially if you install the minimal Nvidia software 'The Nividia Experience' which updates the drivers more or less automatically.

I haven't used an AMD video card since 2002 so am not in a position to comment or recommend any of their cards.

 

[muckshifter]

well, not to be the one to throw the cat in, but ... I'd recommend one of AMD's new offerings.

Bare in mind your base i3 system is a bit dated, make sure you can actually use the card you buy.

 

[Pikax3]

Thank you. I live in Ireland, but I can also buy from the UK.

The NVIDIA 1060 comes out at €220 from the cheapest place I can find, so only just out of budget. The RX 460 comes within budget. How does the performance compare, would you recommend this one for gaming? I don't really want to exceed €200, so the 1060 and 970 both are out of budget for me .

The 960 is only €180 and the RX 460 is €160. If my i3 is dated would I be better with the cheaper option?

 

[V_R]

I am about to upgrade my computer, an Intel i3 3.7Ghz and 12GB Memory

is that what you're upgrading from or to?