GPU Advice

[Rblack77]

I’m still fairly new to PC gaming and could use some advice. I built my first gaming PC a couple of months ago on a budget and built it with 1080p gaming in mind. I have a Ryzen 5 5600 and a RX 6600 XT. It was great for 1080p, but I had a 24” monitor. I wanted a larger monitor and got an amazing deal on a 32” 1440p monitor so I bought it. Now I’m finding that with AAA titles on 1440p higher settings, I’m seeing bottlenecking in the GPU. 
 

I can’t really afford to upgrade both the CPU and GPU right now, but am thinking of just upgrading the GPU as the 5600 seems to be capable of driving a bigger GPU without issue. I’m looking to spend right around $400. What is the best GPU to match with the 5600 for high 1440p settings on AAA titles?

[noob0saur]

Maybe a second hand 3070ti, budget is tight to afford brand new "even last gen"

[Dukesilver27-]

Best you could do with $400 is a brand new RX 6700 XT, but that would hardly be a an upgrade from 6600 XT.

So, I'd try to find used RX 6800 or RX 6800 XT depending on pricing, don't go Nvidia if you're on a budget.

Or if you're uncomfortable with used GPUs, then spend a bit more for RX 6800, it'd be great for 1440p.

[noob0saur]

Just found out that in the U.S (on ebay) you can even get a 3080 for this budget (not in my country that's why i've said a 3070ti)  

[Somerandomtechyboi]

5 minutes ago, Dukesilver27- said:

I'd try to find used RX 6800 or RX 6800 XT

Heres a used 6800xt going for 420$ (nice)

 

You can sell that 6600xt for around 180-200$

[CoveWolf]

I found an RTX 3070 new on Amazon from ASUS for $400. This would be a good deal and it would be faster.

 

ASUS RTX 3070 ($400)

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-DisplayPort-Axial-tech-Protective-Backplate/dp/B09CBYXJD9?crid=F7RXZ2UMOUC6&keywords=rtx+3070&qid=1687228436&sprefix=rtx+3070%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=covewolf08-20&linkId=821d1ba9958be712dd7bf40f75d939ec&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

[Rblack77]

11 hours ago, CoveWolfYT said:

I found an RTX 3070 new on Amazon from ASUS for $400. This would be a good deal and it would be faster.

 

ASUS RTX 3070 ($400)

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-DisplayPort-Axial-tech-Protective-Backplate/dp/B09CBYXJD9?crid=F7RXZ2UMOUC6&keywords=rtx+3070&qid=1687228436&sprefix=rtx+3070%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=covewolf08-20&linkId=821d1ba9958be712dd7bf40f75d939ec&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Is a 3070 worth it since it only has 8gb of VRAM? I’ve got 8gb now, but I’ve been seeing reports that 12gb is the minimum we should use for a lot of AAA titles. 

[TPCEA]

52 minutes ago, Rblack77 said:

Is a 3070 worth it since it only has 8gb of VRAM? I’ve got 8gb now, but I’ve been seeing reports that 12gb is the minimum we should use for a lot of AAA titles. 

I'd go for 12 or more. 

[noob0saur]

2 hours ago, Rblack77 said:

Is a 3070 worth it since it only has 8gb of VRAM? I’ve got 8gb now, but I’ve been seeing reports that 12gb is the minimum we should use for a lot of AAA titles. 

The problem is that for a 400$ budget you don't have last gen cards with more than 8Gb (correct me if i'm wrong) i've had a 3070ti and i was able to play & complete more than confortably these games (1440p max setting + RT "when available"):

 

Control.

Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition.

Resident Evil 2 Remake.

Shadow Of The Tomb Raider.

 

 

 

 

[CoveWolf]

1 hour ago, RevGAM said:

I'd go for 12 or more. 

There is the RX 6700XT with 12gb of VRAM for $350

https://www.amazon.com/PowerColor-Fighter-Graphics-Raytracing-Infinity/dp/B08Y91QVG8?crid=3KOICPJ52292G&keywords=rx+6800xt&qid=1687278435&sprefix=rx+6800xt%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-14&linkCode=ll1&tag=covewolf08-20&linkId=93d94ded2f4751a790cccf3b9ab2c9ea&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

 

Or If you want to spend a bit more I found a renewed RX 6800XT for $480. It has 16gb of VRAM

https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Speedster-MERC319-Graphics-RX-68XTALFD9/dp/B096YNMSC9?crid=SN3FMHTXEX8M&keywords=rx+6800xt&qid=1687278570&sprefix=rx+6800xt%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-16&linkCode=ll1&tag=covewolf08-20&linkId=ae9481d97f53cbb5c0b4b0dbb9d0306b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

[Rblack77]

3 hours ago, CoveWolfYT said:

There is the RX 6700XT with 12gb of VRAM for $350

https://www.amazon.com/PowerColor-Fighter-Graphics-Raytracing-Infinity/dp/B08Y91QVG8?crid=3KOICPJ52292G&keywords=rx+6800xt&qid=1687278435&sprefix=rx+6800xt%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-14&linkCode=ll1&tag=covewolf08-20&linkId=93d94ded2f4751a790cccf3b9ab2c9ea&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

 

Or If you want to spend a bit more I found a renewed RX 6800XT for $480. It has 16gb of VRAM

https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Speedster-MERC319-Graphics-RX-68XTALFD9/dp/B096YNMSC9?crid=SN3FMHTXEX8M&keywords=rx+6800xt&qid=1687278570&sprefix=rx+6800xt%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-16&linkCode=ll1&tag=covewolf08-20&linkId=ae9481d97f53cbb5c0b4b0dbb9d0306b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

What about the 6750xt. It seems to sit in the middle of these two. Is the performance gain over the 6700xt worth the extra $$?

[CoveWolf]

2 hours ago, Rblack77 said:

What about the 6750xt. It seems to sit in the middle of these two. Is the performance gain over the 6700xt worth the extra $$?

Found this one for $380. For only $30 more than the 6700XT its worth it.

 

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-192-bit-2600MHz-FreeSync-Graphics/dp/B0C5YSQJQQ?crid=1SY5DXEW1AJ5M&keywords=rx+6750+xt+12gb&qid=1687303597&sprefix=rx+6750%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-7&linkCode=ll1&tag=covewolf08-20&linkId=40fc4e181f55a201edd2e72c013746ea&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

[noob0saur]