I'm helping a friend's kid build their first PC, and I'm feeling pretty out of touch since it's been about five years since I built my own. RAM prices seem wild these days, and I've heard it's partly due to AI advancements. Anyway, I've got a list of components over on PCPartPicker that I'm working with. I'm trying to figure out which GPU would be the best fit for this setup among the options I'm considering:
- RTX 5070
- RTX 5060
- RTX 9060
The kid's budget is around $1500, so I'm also looking for ways to scale down the build if necessary. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Hey! If you're looking at those GPUs, I'd recommend going for the RTX 5070 if he can stretch the budget a bit. It offers great performance for gaming at 1080p and 1440p. The RTX 5060 is decent too but might not hold up as well for future-proofing. The 9060 is a bit overkill for budget gaming right now. Also, you might want to check out used GPUs if you're open to that; you can often find great deals!
I’d suggest taking a look at benchmarks for those GPUs. The 5070 sounds solid, but don’t forget to consider the overall build balance. Sometimes spending a bit less on the GPU can let you invest more in a better CPU or cooler—they're also important for gaming performance.
Thanks for the tip! I didn’t think of that, I’ll check the benchmarks to see how they stack up.
Totally agree with you. The 5070 is definitely the sweet spot for performance without breaking the bank.