I recently built a PC for my girlfriend as an early birthday gift, but I couldn't include a GPU at that time. Before her actual birthday next month, I want to surprise her with a graphics card. Currently, I'm considering the PowerColor 9060 XT 8GB, as it's within my budget of $300-$350. She's mostly gaming at 1080p, and here are her build specs for reference: Ryzen 5 7600x, ASUS B650M-A Prime AX II, 16GB DDR5, and a 750W 80+ Gold PSU with a 1TB NVMe SSD.
Apart from the 9060 XT, I'm also looking at these options: Sparkle B570 OC 10GB for $289.99, RTX 3050 OC 8GB for $229.99 (which I think is too low-end), Gigabyte 7600 OC 8GB for $289.99, and RTX 5060 8GB for $299.99. I'd really appreciate any advice on what GPU would be the best choice!
3 Answers
I built my girlfriend a similar PC last year and went with the 6750 XT. It's been fantastic for everything from cozy games to resource-heavy ones like Cyberpunk. If you can find it, I recommend it, but be wary as it seems hard to get now. Honestly, I suggest aiming for at least 12GB of VRAM these days to future-proof the setup.
The 9060 XT is definitely what you're aiming for! If you're really fixed on your budget, consider the 7060 XT instead; it often gets great reviews. Just remember that a 16GB card is much better for longevity than an 8GB one.
Honestly, an 8GB GPU might not cut it in 2025. If the budget is tight, maybe just tell your girlfriend you’re $50 short, and she wouldn’t mind chipping in. If she really wants it, she might cover the difference!
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