NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060

Pros

• Exceptional long-term durability with many users reporting 7+ years of consistent performance
• Extremely affordable on the used market, sometimes found for as little as $40
• The 6GB version remains a viable upgrade over lower-tier cards like the GTX 1650
• Still capable of running many games at 1080p with adjusted settings

Cons

• The 3GB VRAM variant is increasingly insufficient for modern gaming requirements
• Hardware is considered 'incredibly dated' compared to modern entry-level components
• Many units are reaching the end of their functional lifespan after years of heavy use

Caveats

• Requires a dedicated 6-pin or 8-pin PSU power cable which some budget power supplies may lack
• Performance is roughly comparable to the RX 580 or RX 470 (though slightly faster than the latter)
• Significant performance and utility gap between the 3GB and 6GB models

Best for

• Ultra-budget 1080p gaming builds
• Secondary or office PCs
• Users looking for a cheap, reliable used card for less demanding titles

Avoid if

• You intend to play modern AAA titles at high settings
• You require a GPU with a modern feature set or long-term driver support
• You have the budget for more recent entry-level cards like the RTX 2060