Advice on best GPU for MSFS2020

[realCessnaBroon]

Hey!

I built my PC a couple of months ago.

 

Specs are:

MB: ASUS B550M-PLUS  (WI-FI)

CPU:AMD RYZEN 5600G WITH RADEON GRAPHICS

RAM: 16GB DDR4-3600

SSD: CRUCIAL FORCE MP510 256GB

 

I had always intended to fit a discrete GPU at some point, and I purchased a used 980Ti which didn't work.

 

I want to buy a brand new GPU. I don't mind the OEM, as long as it:

a) Runs MSFS2020 @ 1080p Ultra 30+fps, Autodesk Inventor, and Davinci Resolve pretty good,

b) looks sleek, not flashy and 'gamer-y', and

c) doesn't cost more than £450 GBP

Also, if ASUS was the OEM, it would be preferred, but as I say, not mandatory.

 

I understand that these are tough times, but please give me some suggestions. I've spent hours on this, and all I want is a good PC.

 

Many, many thanks, 

Cessna.

[emosun]

12 minutes ago, realCessnaBroon said:

looks sleek, not flashy and 'gamer-y',

not only will this requirement be subjective but it will limit you to only lower end gpu's

12 minutes ago, realCessnaBroon said:

a) Runs MSFS2020 @ 1080p Ultra 30+fps, Autodesk Inventor, and Davinci Resolve pretty good,

b) looks sleek, not flashy and 'gamer-y', and

c) doesn't cost more than £450 GBP

actually during a silicon shortage these aren't very realistic expectations. I;d highly recommend trying again sometime in 2022-2023 when this could be possible to do.

[Space646]

18 minutes ago, realCessnaBroon said:

Hey!

I built my PC a couple of months ago.

 

Specs are:

MB: ASUS B550M-PLUS  (WI-FI)

CPU:AMD RYZEN 5600G WITH RADEON GRAPHICS

RAM: 16GB DDR4-3600

SSD: CRUCIAL FORCE MP510 256GB

 

I had always intended to fit a discrete GPU at some point, and I purchased a used 980Ti which didn't work.

 

I want to buy a brand new GPU. I don't mind the OEM, as long as it:

a) Runs MSFS2020 @ 1080p Ultra 30+fps, Autodesk Inventor, and Davinci Resolve pretty good,

b) looks sleek, not flashy and 'gamer-y', and

c) doesn't cost more than £450 GBP

Also, if ASUS was the OEM, it would be preferred, but as I say, not mandatory.

 

I understand that these are tough times, but please give me some suggestions. I've spent hours on this, and all I want is a good PC.

 

Many, many thanks, 

Cessna.

I don’t know the price now, but I use a Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 VISION OC, and I also use it in DaVinci Resolve, and it works very good. It’s white, but there’s only one RGB light on the Gigabyte logo. I would recommend, but like I said, I don’t know the price now.

[krakek]

1 hour ago, realCessnaBroon said:

Hey!

I built my PC a couple of months ago.

 

Specs are:

MB: ASUS B550M-PLUS  (WI-FI)

CPU:AMD RYZEN 5600G WITH RADEON GRAPHICS

RAM: 16GB DDR4-3600

SSD: CRUCIAL FORCE MP510 256GB

 

I had always intended to fit a discrete GPU at some point, and I purchased a used 980Ti which didn't work.

 

I want to buy a brand new GPU. I don't mind the OEM, as long as it:

a) Runs MSFS2020 @ 1080p Ultra 30+fps, Autodesk Inventor, and Davinci Resolve pretty good,

b) looks sleek, not flashy and 'gamer-y', and

c) doesn't cost more than £450 GBP

Also, if ASUS was the OEM, it would be preferred, but as I say, not mandatory.

 

I understand that these are tough times, but please give me some suggestions. I've spent hours on this, and all I want is a good PC.

 

Many, many thanks, 

Cessna.

There are some 6600 series cards that may fill most of your requirements and come close price wise:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/D9ytt6/asrock-radeon-rx-6600-8-gb-challenger-d-video-card-rx6600-cld-8g

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/X26p99/asus-radeon-rx-6600-xt-8-gb-dual-oc-video-card-dual-rx6600xt-o8g

[realCessnaBroon]

1 hour ago, Space646 said:

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 VISION OC

Thanks for that recommendation. I was considering that one as it is very recently priced on Scan.

 

25 minutes ago, krakek said:

There are some 6600 series cards that may fill most of your requirements and come close price wise:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/D9ytt6/asrock-radeon-rx-6600-8-gb-challenger-d-video-card-rx6600-cld-8g

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/X26p99/asus-radeon-rx-6600-xt-8-gb-dual-oc-video-card-dual-rx6600xt-o8g

I will have a look at these ones too. Thank you very much for the help!

[--SID--]

2 hours ago, realCessnaBroon said:

MB: ASUS B550M-PLUS  (WI-FI)

CPU:AMD RYZEN 5600G WITH RADEON GRAPHICS

RAM: 16GB DDR4-3600

SSD: CRUCIAL FORCE MP510 256GB

And the brand and model of the PSU is?

[realCessnaBroon]

It's an EVGA 650bq, 80+ Bronze 650W, Semi Modular

[--SID--]

1 hour ago, realCessnaBroon said:

It's an EVGA 650bq, 80+ Bronze 650W, Semi Modular

Not a great PSU with double forward on the primary and it's quiet old. Did you get it from a previous system or bought it new recently?

[realCessnaBroon]

6 hours ago, --SID-- said:

Not a great PSU with double forward on the primary and it's quiet old. Did you get it from a previous system or bought it new recently?

I bought it new in September for £40 - It was recommended by someone here on the forum actually

 

[--SID--]

3 minutes ago, realCessnaBroon said:

I bought it new in September for £40 - It was recommended by someone here on the forum actually

 

Yeah, and you ignored the advise to switch it for a Seasonic Core.

[realCessnaBroon]

45 minutes ago, --SID-- said:

Yeah, and you ignored the advise to switch it for a Seasonic Core.

I never saw that post actually - I didn't get the notification. Ah well, I've got the EVGA now. I'll stalk prices on the 3060/Ti/6600 series and see if I can get a drop on black Friday or boxing day sales or something.