I'm trying to pick a graphics card and could use some additional advice on the longevity of the options I have in mind. Initially, I planned to upgrade to AM5 this year, but the prices soared, so I'm looking for a GPU that can last me until I possibly switch to AM6. Here's what I'm looking at on Amazon right now:
- 9070 for £537
- 9060 XT for £412
- 7600 XT for £426
- 7800 XT for £500
- 5060 Ti for £499
- 5070 for £539
I have a budget of around £700, plus £150 in Amazon vouchers. I also want to buy a new monitor and mousepad, as my current monitor only supports 75Hz. The 970 has been highly recommended, but it takes up a big chunk of my budget. Is it really worth it compared to these other options? Additionally, I have a warranty on my PC from the company I bought it from, and they don't have any of my preferred GPUs at the moment. Should I risk voiding the warranty by getting a GPU from someone else or installing it myself?
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I’d definitely go for the 9070 and never look back. Honestly, I don’t see how a company could void your warranty just for switching the GPU.
If you're looking for longevity into the AM6 cycle, I'd recommend you consider either the 9070 or the 5070. They are your best bets for future-proofing your setup.
In terms of price to performance, the 9070 and the 9060 XT are clearly the top choices. Though the 7600 XT and the 5060 Ti really don't offer much value at those prices.
For raw power and VRAM, the 9070 stands out as the best long-term option here. Plus, it’s surprisingly priced well at £537, which is less than the 5070! As for your monitor, 1440p ones are becoming quite affordable, so if you can stretch your budget slightly, it might be worth considering for that additional performance boost. You should still have enough left for a decent monitor with your extra cash.
Honestly, the 9060 XT 16GB or the non-XT 9070 would be the way to go. The other options just don't stack up financially.
If you're into gaming, 9070 is a solid choice. But if you’re also into editing, the 5070 could work well for that too. Just be cautious buying Nvidia GPUs as their prices heavily contribute to the market inflation for RAM and other parts.
Yeah, I've seen decent 1440p monitors going for around £100 too! Just make sure your PSU can handle the new GPU you're getting.