I'm considering upgrading my GPU from a GTX 1650 Super because I currently struggle to run games like The Last of Us 2 or Silent Hill on my setup. I have a 4K monitor, an AMD Ryzen 5 3500X processor, and a B450M motherboard. I'm particularly keen on gaming performance and need help selecting a GPU that will not bottleneck my system. I've been eyeing options like the RTX 4060, 4060 Ti, or 5060, but I'm not very knowledgeable in this area and would really appreciate some advice!
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Honestly, if you really want to game at 4K, you might want to consider a more powerful GPU than the ones you've listed. Those cards generally struggle with AAA games at that resolution. If you can, think about getting a graphics card with more than 8GB of VRAM because that’s pretty much necessary for decent performance at 4K.
You might want to check out the RX 9070, especially if you're willing to downgrade to 1440p. It’s a good balance between price and performance. Plus, a quality PSU like 750W or even 850W will give you some headroom for future upgrades. I switched from a 1660 Super and it’s made a huge difference for me!
Before you drop money on a GPU, consider upgrading your CPU first. It might help utilize a new GPU effectively. Just a thought!
That's actually a solid point! I was planning on upgrading the CPU down the line anyway.
I get that, but I don’t necessarily need the highest settings. I just want to play new games without issues.