New GPU required

[fobose]

Hello,

I built the system in my sig a few years ago for gaming at 1650x1050 (60Hz) so my GTX 960 was perfect for the job. I recently upgraded my monitor to a 2560x1440 res (60Hz) and was wondering what the best card would be to play games at 60Hz at max settings?

I play a varied amount of game types, normally non demanding (5+ years old) RTS or indie games at the moment but I do like games such as the Far Cry franchise and recently Elite Dangerous.

I was thinking maybe a GTX 1070 but wanted to future proof as I do not upgrade normally for several years (I had a 8800GT before my GTX 960!) so I was wondering if I should pay the extra and get a GTX 1080? Would a 1080 be bottlenecked by my CPU?

I don't really have a budget in mind and I appreciate that GPU prices have shot up to crazy extremes. At the end of the day I just want to be able to play any game I choose without the FPS dropping below 60 if possible!

Any advice appreciated!

fobose

 

[Dicehunter]

Always gets the best you can afford, Your CPU won't be a problem considering you play at 1440P if you get a 1080.

 

[subbytna]

You're picked a bad time to get a GPU upgrade. Prices are just pathetic at the minute with price gouging by retailers. Probably best off looking at second hand in the mean time.

 

[fobose]

Yup the prices are really awful, normally I wouldn't spend more than £300 for a GPU. I paid £180 for my GT 960 back in 2015 and I thought that was a lot of money for a mid range card! I had been looking on the MM but I think the prices on there are also quite high for second hand.

What is the least I could get away with for 1440p 60Hz? Would a 1060 cut it at all?