Hey folks! I'm planning to upgrade my gaming system and would love to hear your thoughts. Here's what I currently have:
- GPU: Asus RTX 3060 OC 8GB
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Motherboard: Asus B450M-K
- RAM: XPG 2x8GB DDR4
- Storage: Adata 500GB M.2 SSD
- PSU: XPG 650W
- Cooling: Liquid cooling for the CPU
Right now, my setup can handle games like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and GTA 5 on high settings pretty well, but I'm noticing some limitations specifically with MSFS 2020 and the upcoming MSFS 2024. Given my budget constraints and the current economic situation, a switch to a DDR5 platform isn't feasible for me. I'm considering upgrading my graphics card and my budget allows for either an RTX 5060 Ti or potentially an RTX 5070 if I stretch it a bit. I want to make sure whatever I choose will be a solid investment as I plan to transition to DDR5 later. Do you have any recommendations for the best path forward?
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Have you compared the prices between the RX 9070XT and the RTX 5070? That could impact your choice a lot. Also, it’s wise to think about adding storage soon—getting an extra 1TB or 2TB could really pay off, especially since prices might rise soon.
The RX 9070 XT 16GB goes for around $750, while the RTX 5070 OC 12GB runs about $700. By the way, I'm also planning on upgrading my SSD soon, so I'm not too worried about storage right now.