I'm in the market for a GPU priced at $300 or less, and I have my eye on the RTX 5060 with 8GB. Right now, I'm trying to decide between the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 with dual fans and overclocking capabilities (DUAL-RTX5060-O8G) and the ASUS GeForce RTX 5060 Prime model which has three fans (PRIME-RTX5060-8G). Both are available for the same price. Which one do you think would be the better choice? Also, I'm open to other GPU options around $300. Here are my other specs: 32GB RAM (16x2) and a Ryzen 7 3700x. I'm not playing demanding games, just competitive shooters, and I'm in a hurry since my previous GPU burned out!
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I've seen the 9060 XT 8GB going for around $250 with rebates. If you can hold out a bit, I'd personally go for the Prime with the three fans—it tends to cool better, which is great for longevity.
If you're willing to spend a bit more, I'd recommend looking for the Ti versions. Trust me, 8GB will hit a wall pretty soon in gaming, especially if anything gets more demanding. But if you're sticking with competitive shooters, you might be alright for now with what you have.
Totally get that! A new GPU can be a life-saver in those moments.
Yeah, luckily I don't play demanding games. Just trying to get a quick replacement since my last GPU went kaput.