Hey everyone! I'm building my first PC as a teenager, and I'm on a tight budget. I'm currently using a 1050 Ti with an i3 3600k, and I want to upgrade to something that lasts for years without needing an upgrade. I'm considering a setup with a Gigabyte 5060 Ti (16GB) and a Ryzen AMD 7 9800X3D. Is this a good choice? Also, should I later sell the 5060 Ti to buy a 5070 Ti? There's a nearly $400 price difference that I can't afford right now. I've also looked at the 3080 Ti, which seems to perform better in benchmarks with this processor. Am I overthinking this?
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Have you thought about going the used route? You can find something like a used AMD card for a better price. I saw some 7800 XT's on eBay for around $450 to $500. It's definitely worth considering if you're trying to save money.
I'm mostly into graphic design and gaming, so I need something powerful for programs like After Effects and games like Cyberpunk and Red Dead 2.