Hey everyone! I'm looking to build a PC and I need some help choosing the right GPU. Here's what I plan to use the PC for: gaming (mostly offline games like RDR2, KCD2, and Days Gone), photo editing (processing vacation photos in RAW format and stacking photos of the night sky), experimenting with AI (like Whisper and ComfyUI, which is why I'm leaning towards an RTX card), and watching YouTube (I do that about 90% of the time).
I've already decided to go with an AM5 socket and DDR5 to keep it relevant for a few years. My budget for the GPU is around $1100, but if I can get something with 1.5 times the power for the same price, I'm all in! I'm okay with either new or used cards. If you've got suggestions for improving other parts of the setup, feel free to share!
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I had a similar setup and went with the RTX 5070 for around $600. Worth every penny! If you're open to it, that might be the way to go, though it could stretch your budget a bit since it comes close to $1300.
Consider skipping the 5060; aim for an RX 9060 XT or the 9070 if your budget allows. The RX 9060 XT is a fantastic choice for the price, especially if you’re into gaming and AI.
If you're looking for a solid Nvidia option, the RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB RAM would be a great fit. It's powerful enough for gaming and won't break the bank.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll keep the RX 9060 XT in mind. How does it compare with the 5070?