Should I buy GTX 1060 3GB?

[temptationgt]

(I'm using my country's price)
It's roughly $160. It was used for mining and has no box.

Currently, a new 1050ti is $200 and a used 1060 6GB is about $240.

Should I buy the GTX 1060 3GB? Usually, miners undervolt their gpu so it might actually be "minter" than those used for gaming.

 

[WildCard999]

Usually, miners undervolt their gpu so it might actually be "minter" than those used for gaming.

Your still taking a risk buying a mined card, it could last a few years or a week.

 

[2sidedpolygon]

I would never recommend buying cards that might have been used for mining. It could easily break, and if it does, you won't be able to RMA it. I'd pick up the 1050ti rather than run the risk.

 

[aquielisunari]

I purchased a brand spanking new 970 a couple years ago and it died in 4 months or less... I contacted EVGA and within a week I was back up yo 100%.

You don't have a warranty or any sort of protection with a used card so if it dies you've just wasted a couple Benjamins.

Typically you will receive a 3 year warranty with GFX cards. The warranty I still have was certainly worth it.

I suggest applying some patience and discipline and wait until you can buy a new 1060 6GB. I had to save for over 9 months for my 1080Ti. I had a 570 and a 970 both from EVGA/ Nvidia. The 1080 Ti is just out of my reach. No it isn't. I just made impulsive decisions and settled. This time I didn't settle.

 

[temptationgt]

Oh thanks. The problem is my country sells a brand new 1060 6gb for $400. Crazy... Guess I will just wait for the new series rumored tba next month.