I'm running a Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB of RAM, and a 600 W power supply. I'm looking for a reasonably priced graphics card mainly for 1080p open-world and building games. It doesn't need to be the fastest option, but I'd like to play most games at around 60 FPS on medium settings without dropping to very low quality. I'm especially concerned about whether my CPU or 600 W PSU will limit the upgrade. I don't have a strict budget, but I'm leaning toward a sensible or budget-friendly choice.
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If you’re comfortable buying used, an RX 6600 XT or RTX 3060 Ti can usually deliver around 60 FPS at 1080p with medium settings in most games. The 3060 Ti may use more power, so check your PSU’s quality and available power connectors before buying.
The RX 9060 XT with 16 GB of VRAM is another reasonable option if the price is close to the lower-tier cards. Just verify its power requirements against your specific 600 W supply, and avoid paying extra for a card intended mainly for high-refresh 1440p gaming.
For a new budget-oriented card, an RTX 5060 or RX 9060-class card should suit 1080p medium-to-high settings well. They’re a much better match for your resolution than high-end cards, and your 600 W PSU should generally be adequate as long as it’s a decent-quality unit.
A higher-end GPU would be unnecessary for this target. Your 3700X could start limiting performance with much faster cards, especially in CPU-heavy building or simulation games, but it shouldn’t be a serious issue with cards in the RTX 5060, RX 9060, or RX 6600 XT range.
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