I'm looking to upgrade from my current 5600 XT for some serious 2K gaming. My setup includes a Ryzen 5 5600X, an X570 motherboard, 4x8GB RAM, and storage with 2 NVMe drives and 1 SATA. I'm currently using a Sharkoon WPM Gold Zero 650W power supply, and I'd prefer not to change it. What GPUs can I realistically use for 2K gaming? I'm also considering buying used cards to save some money. Any suggestions?
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For your setup, you could assume that the non-GPU components use less than 250W, leaving around 400W for your GPU. With a good quality PSU like the Sharkoon, you could consider GPUs up to the RTX 4080 Super, RTX 3080, or RX 7900 XT. But keep in mind, Sharkoon isn't known for the best power supplies, so it could be a bit risky with high-end GPUs. If you're looking into competitive gaming, what's your target frame rate and quality settings?
True, but even if it's 400W for the GPU, it's still not ideal. GPU manufacturers usually recommend higher wattage.