getting a new GPU

[RitualWOW]

hey guys so i just built my new pc its a ryzen 5 1600 AF model with 16gb 3200 and a gtx 1050 TI came from my old build but its not cutting it any more what gpu should i get my budget is sub 270 im looking at the 1660 super is there a better option at this price? any suggestions would help thanks!

[FloRolf]

1660S is a very nice upgrade over the 1050Ti for sure. 

There's the 2060KO that's a little over 300 usually but also quite loud. 

 

I'd say wait another 2 weeks before buying because Nvidia is said to launch the new 3000 series soon, which might drive prices down 

[Mister Woof]

in the USA, if you are buying at 270, you should consider for new prices a 5600 XT 14gbps model or a used GTX 1080 IMO

[Chabax]

it depends on ur monitor resolution and HZ

[adamr539]

41 minutes ago, RitualWOW said:

hey guys so i just built my new pc its a ryzen 5 1600 AF model with 16gb 3200 and a gtx 1050 TI came from my old build but its not cutting it any more what gpu should i get my budget is sub 270 im looking at the 1660 super is there a better option at this price? any suggestions would help thanks!

What's your res and refresh rate? I would recommend a 1660Ti/1660S, or even a EVGA RTX 2060 KO. It depends on what your budget is.

[F.E.A.R.]

The GTX 1660S is a really good upgrade from the GTX 1050Ti, but if you find the RX 5600XT for about 270$, that'll be even better. 

[RitualWOW]

3 hours ago, Chabax said:

it depends on ur monitor resolution and HZ

im playing 1080p and i only have 60hz but looking into 144hz soon

[RitualWOW]

3 hours ago, adamr539 said:

What's your res and refresh rate? I would recommend a 1660Ti/1660S, or even a EVGA RTX 2060 KO. It depends on what your budget is.

my res is 1080p and 60hz but im ordering a 144hz soon

[RitualWOW]

1 hour ago, F.E.A.R. said:

The GTX 1660S is a really good upgrade from the GTX 1050Ti, but if you find the RX 5600XT for about 270$, that'll be even better. 

does it do better in performance?

 

[RitualWOW]

3 hours ago, FloRolf said:

1660S is a very nice upgrade over the 1050Ti for sure. 

There's the 2060KO that's a little over 300 usually but also quite loud. 

 

I'd say wait another 2 weeks before buying because Nvidia is said to launch the new 3000 series soon, which might drive prices down 

yea i can wait two weeks but the ko most likely wont work im on a tight budget but thanks for the response!

[RitualWOW]

3 hours ago, Mister Woof said:

in the USA, if you are buying at 270, you should consider for new prices a 5600 XT 14gbps model or a used GTX 1080 IMO

isnt buying a used gpu not a good idea couldnt it have been mined on? and does the 5600 xt have driver problems i heard about that

[steelo]

2 minutes ago, RitualWOW said:

isnt buying a used gpu not a good idea couldnt it have been mined on? and does the 5600 xt have driver problems i heard about that

The 5700xt's have issues although I have a 5700 (non xt) and amd drivers have worked flawlessly so far.

 

A 5600xt with the updated bios is the best bang for your buck right now.

[Mister Woof]

1 minute ago, RitualWOW said:

isnt buying a used gpu not a good idea couldnt it have been mined on? and does the 5600 xt have driver problems i heard about that

 

I haven't purchased a used one before, but it seems sound from a cost savings perspective.

 

Some people have had issues, some haven't. I haven't had any issues with my 5700xt.

 

AMD has claimed to have fixed many of the issues.

 

Hard to say.

[RitualWOW]

Just now, Mister Woof said:

 

I haven't purchased a used one before, but it seems sound from a cost savings perspective.

 

Some people have had issues, some haven't. I haven't had any issues with my 5700xt.

 

AMD has claimed to have fixed many of the issues.

 

Hard to say.

okay thanks for the fast reply lol i did a little check on the 1080 they dont go below 300 im on a tight budget but for price to performance its a great deal but sadly its alot

[steelo]

1 minute ago, Mister Woof said:

 

I haven't purchased a used one before, but it seems sound from a cost savings perspective.

 

Some people have had issues, some haven't. I haven't had any issues with my 5700xt.

 

AMD has claimed to have fixed many of the issues.

 

Hard to say.

Had I known about the updated bios, I would have gone for a 5600xt and saved a few dollars...

[RitualWOW]

2 minutes ago, steelo said:

The 5700xt's have issues although I have a 5700 (non xt) and amd drivers have worked flawlessly so far.

 

A 5600xt with the updated bios is the best bang for your buck right now.

does it perform better than the 1660S?

[steelo]

2 minutes ago, RitualWOW said:

does it perform better than the 1660S?

Yes. About 15% faster in most scenarios.

[Mister Woof]

1 minute ago, RitualWOW said:

does it perform better than the 1660S?

Yes. It even beats a 2060 sometimes.

 

 

[RitualWOW]

Just now, steelo said:

Yes.

okay i will look into those aswell although i will miss the drivers for nvidia especially the instant reply feature

[RitualWOW]

Just now, Mister Woof said:

Yes. It even beats a 2060 sometimes.

 

 

wow okay is it power hungry i only have a 450w psu 

 

[Mister Woof]

Just now, RitualWOW said:

wow okay is it power hungry i only have a 450w psu 

 

Yes, moreso than the 1660s.

[steelo]

2 minutes ago, RitualWOW said:

wow okay is it power hungry i only have a 450w psu 

 

It's not terrible...about 130w at max load.

[RitualWOW]

Just now, steelo said:

It's not terrible...about 130w at max load.

do u think my psu would be enough?

 

[RitualWOW]

1 minute ago, steelo said:

It's not terrible...about 130w at max load.

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/AtomicRitual/saved/#view=8T4NP6 

thats my build btw

 

[steelo]

Just now, RitualWOW said:

do u think my psu would be enough?

 

IMO, you are fine if you have a good quality psu.