I'm looking for some advice on which GPU to pair with my new Ryzen 7 7800X3D build. Initially, I was set on getting an RX 9070 XT and had saved £500 for it. However, I recently received £700 in back pay, bringing my budget up to around £1,200. That said, I don't intend to spend my entire budget on the GPU alone. My main uses will be gaming—specifically Battlefield 6—and work applications like AutoCAD and GIS. Here's my build so far:
- Case: NZXT H5 Flow
- Motherboard: MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WIFI
- CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- RAM: G.Skill Flare X5 Series CL30
- Storage: WD Black SN850X 2TB
- Cooler: Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240
- PSU: 750W Corsair RM750x 80 Plus Gold
I'd appreciate any GPU recommendations. Also, did I do alright on my first build? And I'm in the market for a new 27" 1440p monitor, so suggestions there would be great too!
3 Answers
Honestly, I'm leaning towards recommending the 5070 Ti, but it comes at a premium. It's only about 2-3% faster than the 9070 XT at 1440p gaming, but if you're doing serious non-real-time rendering for AutoCAD, it might be worth considering.
The RX 9070 XT Red Devil OC is currently around £698, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti goes for about £783. If you want a beauty, the RX has some stunning designs, especially if you get custom cooling options. But if you're seeking bang for your buck, definitely look out for cheaper custom versions of either GPU—they might provide better value.
If your work applications benefit more from Nvidia’s features, I'd suggest considering the RTX 5070 Ti. However, if you want to stick with AMD, the RX 9070 XT is still a solid choice. Both GPUs have comparable raster performance, but the 5070 Ti excels in ray tracing and path tracing. Just a heads up, for either option, you might want to consider upgrading your PSU to 850W for extra headroom, although your 750W could manage in a pinch.
I hear you on the PSU! I was worried about mine too. PCPartPicker estimated around 590W for my setup, but now I'm reconsidering what I chose. Definitely worth double-checking!
Yeah, I'm in the same boat. 750W seems fine, but it's good to have that extra power if you plan on overclocking.
I totally agree! I have the 9070 XT Red Devil in white, and it looks awesome. Just be mindful of performance; some other designs may give you more for less.