Does this mean it’s time to upgrade to an RTX card instead?

How Long Will GTX Support Last?

However, after nine years and counting, the end of life looms closer.

a ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Advanced Edition 6GB graphics card

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We can also expect this for the GTX 10 and 16 series.

However, that doesnt mean your graphics card will be unusable.

Despite not having the latest updates, you could still play games, especially older ones.

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First, you might suffer lower fidelity in newer games.

For example, Forza Motorsport, released in 2023, relies heavily on ray tracing.

Meanwhile,the new Nvidia app is also focusedon RTX features like thevarious DLSS technologies.

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Used GTX cards will also have unstable pricing.

Whether you’re selling or buying, it will be difficult to get the right timing.

And by then, GTX cards won’t be worth it unless it’s for a specific use case.

When Should You Upgrade to RTX?

Or Should You Go With AMD or Intel?

The RTX line of products has had pricing issues since its inception.

However, there is a used RTX market now.

However, upgrading now will help you appreciate an incredibly significant jump in performance.

Theres no need to panic and upgrade immediately.