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Resolved: should I purchase a fresh display or a separate graphics card?

Resolved: should I purchase a fresh display or a separate graphics card?

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CozyTea
Member
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04-04-2019, 06:55 AM
#1
Listen up, it would be great to see a new section dedicated to equipment discussions. Currently, I have $400 available immediately and an additional $500 will be accessible within a month. My plan is to purchase a higher-quality monitor (the MSI Optix MAG272CQR) and an upgraded graphics card (moving from a GTX 1660 to an RTX 2060 Super). I’m unsure whether to prioritize the graphics card initially or the monitor, considering the remaining funds will arrive in a month. I was initially leaning toward the graphics card, but now I’m considering focusing on the monitor first. What are your thoughts?
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CozyTea
04-04-2019, 06:55 AM #1

Listen up, it would be great to see a new section dedicated to equipment discussions. Currently, I have $400 available immediately and an additional $500 will be accessible within a month. My plan is to purchase a higher-quality monitor (the MSI Optix MAG272CQR) and an upgraded graphics card (moving from a GTX 1660 to an RTX 2060 Super). I’m unsure whether to prioritize the graphics card initially or the monitor, considering the remaining funds will arrive in a month. I was initially leaning toward the graphics card, but now I’m considering focusing on the monitor first. What are your thoughts?

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ByrRoZz
Member
175
04-14-2019, 08:08 PM
#2
If your budget allows, consider purchasing a graphics card, but I recommend holding off for now. My current 1070 has performed adequately without requiring an upgrade, and it wouldn’t be beneficial to do so at this time. Delay your purchase for a few months until the Ampere driver issues are resolved and prices either decrease or new card models become available. In the interim, invest in a display monitor.
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ByrRoZz
04-14-2019, 08:08 PM #2

If your budget allows, consider purchasing a graphics card, but I recommend holding off for now. My current 1070 has performed adequately without requiring an upgrade, and it wouldn’t be beneficial to do so at this time. Delay your purchase for a few months until the Ampere driver issues are resolved and prices either decrease or new card models become available. In the interim, invest in a display monitor.

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riptide1680
Member
169
04-16-2019, 10:07 AM
#3
Could you tell me your current graphics card? Considering the upcoming 3000 series, I would advise waiting and purchasing the monitor first before acquiring a new graphics card.
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riptide1680
04-16-2019, 10:07 AM #3

Could you tell me your current graphics card? Considering the upcoming 3000 series, I would advise waiting and purchasing the monitor first before acquiring a new graphics card.

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Kayzan_
Senior Member
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04-16-2019, 12:04 PM
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If your budget allows, consider investing in a graphics card, but I recommend holding off for now. My current 1070 has performed adequately without needing an upgrade, and it wouldn't be a worthwhile investment at this time. Delay your purchase until after the Ampere drivers have been refined and prices either decrease or new card models are released. In the interim, purchasing a display would be beneficial.
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Kayzan_
04-16-2019, 12:04 PM #4

If your budget allows, consider investing in a graphics card, but I recommend holding off for now. My current 1070 has performed adequately without needing an upgrade, and it wouldn't be a worthwhile investment at this time. Delay your purchase until after the Ampere drivers have been refined and prices either decrease or new card models are released. In the interim, purchasing a display would be beneficial.