Hey everyone! I'm looking to upgrade my aging NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB ZOTAC after using it for several years. I do a lot of gaming, and newer titles—especially those developed with Unreal Engine 5—are becoming unplayable for me. I'm aiming for a new card that can handle at least medium graphics settings with good frame rates. My budget is $800 CAD. Here are my current specs for reference: Windows 10 Home 64-bit, Intel Core i5 10400 @ 2.90GHz, 24GB RAM, and a 144Hz monitor with 1920x1080 resolution. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
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If you're sticking strictly to $800 CAD, the RTX 5070 is likely your best bet. It might not be a steal, but it's still a solid choice for gaming. Plus, some stores have it in stock for that price, so keep an eye out!
A solid option would be the RTX 5070. It should give you a significant boost in performance for your gaming experience, especially with new games. You can find it around your budget at most retailers. Just check out places like Best Buy.
I recommend considering the RTX 5070 or even the RX 9070, which should fit your budget if you're lucky with pricing. Just be mindful that at this price point, any new GPU might be bottlenecked by your current CPU, so think about that for future upgrades.
Any suggestions for a CPU upgrade that won’t break the bank?