GeForce GTX 260 Died Need Suggestions For Replacement

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I have an older PC that is running a GeForce GTX 260. The video card just died yesterday. I was going to order the same card (I think it's only around $55 on Amazon, used), however, I would prefer to get a card that can handle DirectX 11, if possible.

I should be upgrading to a new PC in the future, so I don't want to break the bank. Used cards are okay, as this is an older machine. I am willing to stick with DirectX 10 if I can get a solid, cheap card.

Any suggestions? Not looking to spend over $75, if I can keep from it.
 
Go with a 750 Ti. I have seen them as low as $60ish used on here and I picked one up for $80 after rebate brand new from Amazon not that long ago. The 950 is also a good option, but I doubt you'll see a 1050, even used, as low as $75.
 
GT 1030 is your answer. Should be available soon.
GT 1030 is out now; SRP (and street - albeit e-tail) is all of $69.99USD.
Why to consider - it's a one-item trade-up for any PCI-E GPU that does NOT support DX12, or other low-end DX12 GPUs (Kepler with 2GB GDDR5 or weaker) and 4K is not a consideration.
Why NOT to consider - upgrading your display to 4K within the next six months, AAA gaming within the same period, multi-GPU under consideration (GT 1030 supports none of that).
Other options - AMD RX 550, nV GT 740 (used)
 
Go for a 750ti or similar. :) I have one in a spare rig and it's a stout, strong little card.
 
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