I'm looking to upgrade my GPU from a GTX 1650 as it's just not cutting it for my needs anymore. I've been gradually upgrading my prebuilt PC and want to make sure I choose a good GPU within my budget of $350-400. I'm open to buying used or refurbished parts if it helps me stay within budget. I mainly use my PC for sound design and illustration, but I also enjoy gaming. While I mostly game on my Steam Deck, I'd love to play some of my favorite demanding titles like Cyberpunk and Baldur's Gate 3 on my PC. Here are my current specs:
- GPU: Asus TUF Gaming OC P GeForce GTX 1650 G6 4 GB
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800x
- CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE V3
- Motherboard: Asus Prime A320M-K Micro ATX AM4
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (16 GB x 2)
- Internal Storage: Samsung 990 EVO 2 TB M.2 PCIe 5.0
- Case: Gamdias Talos E3 ATX Mid Tower
- PSU: 550W Gamdias 80+ Bronze
Any advice on the best GPU to get and whether any other components should be upgraded would be greatly appreciated!
2 Answers
The AMD 9060 XT would give you great price-to-performance value. It fits within your budget and should handle the games you mentioned quite well. If you're worried about costs, the Intel B580 is a cheaper option, though make sure the games you want to play are compatible.
For your setup, I’d recommend the Nvidia 5060 Ti with 16GB of VRAM. It's a solid choice in terms of performance without breaking your budget too much. However, keep in mind you'll need to upgrade your power supply for any of the newer GPUs.
The 9060 XT sounds promising! I've heard good things about it but was hesitant since I'm still learning about PC builds. Thanks for the tip!