I'm currently using an R7 3700X paired with a 2080 Super on a B450 board and a 750W PSU. Lately, the 2080 Super has been crashing my system during intensive gaming sessions, which seems to be a commonly reported issue for that series. I'm looking for an upgrade—preferably something from the 3000 or 4000 series—that won't require me to change my PSU. I want to hold off on a full rebuild since I'm aware that DDR6 and the upcoming 6000 series are expected next year.
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You should be good with a quality 750W PSU for an upgrade. I went from a 3080 to a 5080 while using a Seasonic 750W, and I haven't had any issues since the swap. In fact, it even draws slightly less power than the 3080 did, so you're in a decent spot with that PSU.
Just to clarify what you shouldn't upgrade to: avoid the 3090 Ti, 4090, 5090, or 5080, as they require more juice. The best options for your PSU would be the RTX 3090, RTX 4080 Super, RTX 5070 Ti, RX 9070XT, or RX 7900XT. A 7700XT would bring a nice 30-35% performance boost, but I’d recommend aiming for a 12GB RTX 5070 for a solid upgrade that's also a good investment until the new lineups drop next year.
That sounds great! I'll keep an eye out for good deals or used options. Anything will be an upgrade for me since my 2080 Super has been such a hassle.