Hey everyone! I'm new to building PCs and could really use your advice. My friend and I have put together a decent parts list, but I'm stumped when it comes to choosing a graphics card. Initially, my friend suggested going for the MSI RTX 5060 or the Ti model for a slight upgrade. However, after diving into research, I feel overwhelmed with choices.
I've narrowed it down to a few options:
1. MSI RTX 5060 or 5060 Ti (8GB)
2. Intel Arc B580 (12GB)
3. AMD Radeon 9060 XT (8GB)
My goal is to build a solid gaming PC for around £700 (a bit more or less is okay) that will last me several years before I need to consider upgrading any parts. I've included my parts list below for your thoughts on the overall build.
Thanks in advance for any help! I might not respond to comments right away because I'm at work, but I'll do my best to get back to you.
[PCPartPicker Part List](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/pFpZb2)
3 Answers
Check out this improved build for just £62 more. I think it could give you better performance! [Updated Build Link](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/3GHv9C)
I’d recommend going for the 16GB version of the 9060XT. Trust me, 8GB of VRAM might not cut it for future gaming needs. A bit of extra memory can make a big difference over the next few years!
Thanks for the quick reply! I saw some 16GB options, but they were around £100 more than what I planned to spend. I was told 16GB would be overkill for 1080p gaming. Do you think an 8GB card could last for 3 to 5 years? I'm not super technical, so I'm a bit unsure about future gaming requirements.
Just to weigh in, I think the 9060XT 16GB is a great choice in this price range. You won’t regret going for the extra memory!
Thanks for sharing! I noticed the 16GB 9060 is only £50 more than my initial choice, which is awesome. But I’m curious, what’s the real difference between the memory speeds? The updated build has 4000MHz compared to my 3600MHz—does that mean the 4000MHz is just 13% faster, or is it a bit more complex?