I have an old computer setup that I'm planning to repurpose for a friend who mainly plays indie games and sometimes ventures into titles like Cyberpunk and Stray. She's looking for a low-budget PC to handle her casual gaming needs, along with regular internet browsing and office tasks. I'm using an i5-7600k with 16GB of DDR4 RAM (4x4GB at 2133 MHz), and I've got the cooling fans already. I just need to purchase a case, an M.2 SSD, a PSU, and a GPU. What would be the best graphics card to pair with this CPU to ensure she can play games smoothly in full HD at 60fps, especially for Cyberpunk? While I currently use an RTX 2060 OC, I'm curious if it's a good match for this CPU or if it might underperform.
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The GTX 1660 Super is a great option! It's affordable and can run games quite well at 1080p. Pair it with a Crucial 500GB SSD for some speedy load times—no need to go with an M.2 unless you really want to. A 600W PSU is a solid choice, and you could even get away with a 500W to save a bit. If you can find a second-hand RTX 2060 Super, that would work nicely too; just make sure to check its condition before buying.
Consider the Xbox Series X if you're open to alternatives. However, keep in mind that any modern GPU might bottleneck with your current setup. Even newer CPUs can be held back by an i5-7600k, so just a heads up on that if you're looking for long-term gaming performance.
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