I'm building my first 1440p gaming PC in a few weeks and I'm torn between two graphics cards: the RX 7800 XT and the RTX 4070 Ti. I found a used RX 7800 XT on eBay currently listed at $370, and I'm considering bidding up to $400. The RTX 4070 Ti is new, selling for $470, and I'm thinking of bidding up to $570. The bidding for the RX 7800 XT ends in about 4 hours, while the 4070 Ti bidding wraps up on Sunday. My main concern is that the price of the RTX 4070 Ti might increase significantly before I can place my bid. Oh, and the current bid for the RX 7800 XT has gone up to $450.
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If you're heavy into games that utilize Ray Tracing, the RTX 4070 Ti is your best bet. But if Ray Tracing isn't your priority, the RX 7800 XT offers a better price-to-performance ratio, especially with more VRAM. Consider this: if you bid on the 4070 Ti and its price skyrockets, you can always wait for another deal. On the flip side, if you snag the 7800 XT, you’ll save around $170 compared to the 4070 Ti. Definitely check past auction prices to gauge what the cards usually go for!
Honestly, if your focus is on saving some cash, the RX 7800 XT looks like a smart choice. You mentioned the shipping costs, and it’s worth considering that the RX 7800 has about $60 shipping compared to $30 for the 4070 Ti. Just factor that in when making your final decision. Plus, the price for the 4070 Ti might end up being too steep for your budget when the bidding closes!
Good catch on the shipping costs! That does make the 4070 Ti more expensive overall. I might need to reconsider!
That’s a solid point! Also, just so you know, I found the RTX 5070 on Amazon for $700 right now. Yikes!