GeForce GTX 260 Died Need Suggestions For Replacement

[SuperPowers]

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.

 

[Napoleon]

IMO, look for a used GTX 750ti, 950, or 1050 (if you're lucky).

Ebay: GTX 750ti
https://www.ebay.com/b/NVIDIA-GeFor...Cards/27386/bn_27470932?LH_ItemCondition=3000

Ebay: GTX 950
https://www.ebay.com/b/NVIDIA-GeFor...Cards/27386/bn_27470819?LH_ItemCondition=3000

 

[bigdogchris]

GT 1030 is your answer. Should be available soon.

 

[atmartens]

There are DX 11 cards on Newegg for as low as $35.

 

[MrCaffeineX]

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.

 

[PGHammer]

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)

 

[GoldenTiger]

Go for a 750ti or similar. I have one in a spare rig and it's a stout, strong little card.

 

[AltTabbins]

Go for a 750ti or similar. I have one in a spare rig and it's a stout, strong little card.

This. The 750ti is about 182% more powerful than the gtx 260. The gtx 1030 is only about 21% faster.

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpudb/2954/geforce-gt-1030

 

[noko]

Rx 460 is more powerful than a 750Ti, $69 after gift card: (Above link has it 137% faster than a 750Ti)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125898&cm_re=Rx_460-_-14-125-898-_-Product

I would recommend the 4GB version if you can swing that $99
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814125897

750Ti was a good card, would not recommend unless less than $40. With the above card you get not only DX 11 but good DX 12 and Vulkan capability.