I'm looking to upgrade from my aging GTX 970, and I have a few options in mind. This will be the third PC I've built, and I'd like some advice on whether these upgrades are worth it in terms of performance vs. cost. Here are some options I've considered:
- **AMD Ryzen 7 9700X** from AliExpress, priced at $376.99 (which is $128 more than the Ryzen 5 7600).
- **64GB RAM (2x32GB)**, possibly adding around $150 to my total cost.
- For GPUs, I'm eyeing either the **Sapphire Pulse 9070** at $899.99 (about $350 more than my current RX 9060) or the **ASUS Prime 9070XT** for $959.99 (about $410 more).
I game occasionally, mainly RPGs and strategy games, and would love to run titles like Cyberpunk or Starfield with high to ultra graphics settings on my 34" ultrawide monitor (3440x1440p). My husband is also interested in VR flight sims later on. **What options will give me the best performance for the investment?**
2 Answers
Consider looking at the 5070 Ti if it fits your budget. It's a solid choice for high-end gaming at 1440p.
I'd say the Ryzen 9700X might not give you a significant boost in gaming performance compared to what you're currently considering. You probably won't need 64GB of RAM; 32GB is usually sufficient for most games. Focus on upgrading your GPU for better 1440p performance. If you can stretch your budget, the 9070XT is a stronger option than the 5070 Ti for high settings.
I can grab a 9070XT for around $960 or a 5070 Ti for $1050. Is that extra $90 worth it for the 9070XT?
He’ll likely benefit from that 64GB if he’s planning long-term upgrades every few years, haha.