Need new video card for older computer.... Please help...

I currently have

Haf X
Win 10
Intel 3570k
Asus P8 Z77 V Pro mobo
Corsair ddr3 1600 16gb ram
Corsair H80
Evga 480
Seasonic 760 PSU
Intel 320 ssd 120gb (boot drive)
WD 1tb black 7200 rpm (programs and games)
WD 1tb green 7200 rpm (multimedia

The evga 480 has finally died. I am not looking to spend more than $250 including tax and shipping for a new card. Any suggestions? I have been looking at the nvidia 1660 super graphics card series as an option. What do ya'll think?

Was looking at this Asus model
ASUS TUF Gaming X3 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER DirectX 12 TUF 3-GTX1660S-O6G-GAMING 6
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293570047647


But very open to other brands and models.

 

For that price and what is currently available during the pandemic, a 1660 super or RX 5600 XT (if you can find used and barely abused) would be the ones to look at.

That ebay listing looks to have run out of stock, but any one that you can find with at least a dual-fan aftermarket cooler should do you well.

Brands I personally look at for an Nvidia graphics card would be EVGA, Asus, or MSI.

For AMD graphics cards - Powercolor, Sapphire, or MSI.

 

I would personally suggest Gigabyte model with 3 fans - proven design that works.

 

Thank you for the reply. Every 1660 super graphics card I was looking at has gone out of stock. Lol. Just confused by how many different skus each manufacturer makes of the same model card.

 

That seems very nice. How much does that model typically sell for?

 

At the local market you can find it at ~30 EUR cheaper in comparison to ASUS cards. Performs as good or better. It's simple and has good cooling.
Also, it's super easy to take apart and repaste.

 

Grab a rx580 8gb at 170$, it should be good alternative if there is no 1660's in stock.

 

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1469601-REG/msi_g1660vxs6c_gtx_1660_ventus_xs.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...ph_gtx1660s_o6g_phoenix_geforce_gtx_1660.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1462386-REG/msi_geforce_gtx_1660_ti.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...0_ti_ventus_xs_6g_oc_geforce_gtx_1660_ti.html

 

Thanks for the links, but The only 1660 super is the 2nd link but it only has 1 fan? I would assume that card would run very hot??

 

Hi @nyrmetros .

Then you will need to spend some more bucks....

 

Hmmmm..... I see....

 

Have there been any good deals on the 1660 super lately?

 

you should be checking your local stores for good deals.

 

I have but my local Microcenters are all sold out out 1660 super cards. Also they have not advertised any sales on them.

 

Are you specifically looking for 1660super? Maybe there is a good deals on on some other cards. Also, there are used 1070's around 200$.

 

You could get an EVGA RTX 2060 KO for a couple bucks more and be set for a while.Best gaming card I ever bought.