I built my PC in 2021, but my budget only stretched to a GTX 1650 at the time. Gaming has been a struggle lately, so I'd like to improve performance with a graphics card upgrade costing around £400 or slightly more. I'm not very familiar with compatibility and would prefer not to replace other components, although I'm open to suggestions if they're necessary. My current system has an Nvidia GTX 1650, Ryzen 7 3700X, MSI B450M Mortar Max motherboard, and 16GB of Ballistix DDR4-3000 RAM. What graphics cards would be suitable, and are there any other factors I should check before buying?
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The Radeon RX 9060 XT with 16GB of VRAM would be a strong choice for this budget and should provide a substantial improvement over the GTX 1650. Just check your power supply, case clearance, and the card’s recommended PSU requirements before ordering.
The RTX 5060 may also fit the budget at around £450, but it’s worth comparing its actual performance and VRAM with the RX 9060 XT. The 16GB version of the 9060 XT is likely the more appealing long-term option if the price difference is reasonable.
A used RTX 3070 could be worth considering at roughly £250–£300, provided you’re comfortable buying used and can verify its condition. An RTX 4070 would also be a good upgrade if you happen to find one close to your budget.
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