Upgrading my GPU (and RAM)

[qualle]

Hello!

I want to partially upgrade my setup while keeping my CPU, Mainboard and possibly PSU. 

I know i am GPU bottlenecked and my Motherboard and RAM is not the best. I want to keep my motherboard for now and switch it in the future when I change to a mini ITX Build (Fractal Terra).

 

A top of the line setup is not important for me, but price-performance ratio is (AMD GPU?). 

 

Budget (including currency): ~350 - 400 € (+-50)

Country: germany

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: CS2, BF6 and possible newer/older titles i am not able to play right now.

Current Build: 

- CPU: Ryzen 7 5700x3d (want to keep it)

- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super (upgrade)

- Motherboard: MSI B450M MORTAR TITANIUM (want to keep it)

- RAM: 2x8GB, 2667Hz (upgrade)

- PSU: Sharkoon 600W (upgrade if necessary)

What do you think would be the best GPU and RAM Match for my CPU? I’ve lost track of all the ADM GPU names and their performances 
 

I’m grateful for any help!

Thanks!

qualle

Edited August 31, 2025 by qualle

[okkee]

17 minutes ago, qualle said:

Hello!

I want to partially upgrade my setup while keeping my CPU, Mainboard and possibly PSU. 

I know i am GPU bottlenecked and my Motherboard and RAM is not the best. I want to keep my motherboard for now and switch it in the future when I change to a mini ITX Build (Fractal Terra).

 

A top of the line setup is not important for me, but price-performance ratio is (AMD GPU?). 

 

Budget (including currency): ~350 - 400 € (+-50)

Country: germany

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: CS2, BF6 and possible newer/older titles i am not able to play right now.

Current Build: 

- CPU: Ryzen 7 5700x3d (want to keep it)

- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super (upgrade)

- Motherboard: MSI B450M MORTAR TITANIUM (want to keep it)

- RAM: 2x8GB, 2667Hz (upgrade)

- PSU: Sharkoon 600W (upgrade if necessary)

What do you think would be the best GPU and RAM Match for my CPU? I’ve lost track of all the ADM GPU names and their performances 
 

I’m grateful for any help!

Thanks!

qualle

I've heard reports of ddr4 getting expensive but a 9060xt 16gb and a 2x16gb 3200 kit should be alright. Not too sure about the best pricing for Germany tho.

[Dedayog]

53 minutes ago, qualle said:

Hello!

I want to partially upgrade my setup while keeping my CPU, Mainboard and possibly PSU. 

I know i am GPU bottlenecked and my Motherboard and RAM is not the best. I want to keep my motherboard for now and switch it in the future when I change to a mini ITX Build (Fractal Terra).

 

A top of the line setup is not important for me, but price-performance ratio is (AMD GPU?). 

 

Budget (including currency): ~350 - 400 € (+-50)

Country: germany

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: CS2, BF6 and possible newer/older titles i am not able to play right now.

Current Build: 

- CPU: Ryzen 7 5700x3d (want to keep it)

- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super (upgrade)

- Motherboard: MSI B450M MORTAR TITANIUM (want to keep it)

- RAM: 2x8GB, 2667Hz (upgrade)

- PSU: Sharkoon 600W (upgrade if necessary)

What do you think would be the best GPU and RAM Match for my CPU? I’ve lost track of all the ADM GPU names and their performances 
 

I’m grateful for any help!

Thanks!

qualle

As above, the 9060xt 16gb and either 3600 or 3200 RAM would be great for your build.

 

I run a 9060xt with a 5600x3d and it surprises me in 1440p ultrawide even.  Tho I am still on 16gb ram.

[qualle]

Thank you very much!

Is there much of a difference between dual and tripple fan GPU in terms of cooling? I am worried about the size when switching to mini ITX. 

[Dedayog]

23 minutes ago, qualle said:

Thank you very much!

Is there much of a difference between dual and tripple fan GPU in terms of cooling? I am worried about the size when switching to mini ITX. 

Mini itx is in and of itself a harder to cooler setup but the 9060xt isn't a hot card relatively.

 

I'd get a 2 fan card without worry.