I'm looking to replace my Radeon RX 590, which has served me well since my PC was built in 2019. My current system has a Ryzen 7 5800X, 32 GB of DDR4 RAM, an ASRock B450M-HDV R4.0 motherboard, and a 650W Corsair Vengeance modular 80+ Bronze power supply. I would prefer to keep the rest of the system unchanged if possible.
The new GPU needs to support two monitors through HDMI, although I'm planning to replace one older VGA-only monitor as well. I generally play at 1080p and don't need extreme settings or very high frame rates, but I would like enough performance for newer games and ray tracing, including the latest Doom. AMD is my preference, though I'm open to Nvidia if it offers a clearly better fit.
Low noise is important to me. I usually lower settings or cap the frame rate if that keeps the system quieter, and fan noise is comfortable for me when temperatures stay around 60°C or below. I'm also concerned about whether a newer, larger GPU will fit in my case and whether my motherboard, cooling, or 650W power supply will be a problem. My maximum budget is about €900.
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The RX 9070 XT would give you excellent performance at 1440p and would run 1080p effortlessly, but it may be more card than you need. It can also be larger, louder, and closer to the limits of your case airflow and power supply. The regular RX 9070 is likely the better middle ground if you want extra longevity, while the RX 9060 XT 16GB is the sensible value option for your current resolution. Whichever model you choose, compare the card’s physical length, thickness, power connectors, and cooler reviews with your case before ordering.
Your target resolution makes a big difference. At 1080p, I’d lean toward the RX 9060 XT 16GB because it should handle your games easily without needing an oversized or power-hungry card. If you upgrade to 1440p with the new monitor, the RX 9070 becomes a more compelling choice and is still within your budget. Both should be reasonable matches for a 650W PSU, assuming it is healthy and has the required power connectors.
I’m playing at 1080p right now, but one monitor is old and only has VGA. I’ll probably replace it when I buy the GPU, while the second monitor is already 1080p.
If you decide to move to 1440p, it’s worth checking current prices before waiting too long. The RX 9070 offers a good balance of performance, size, power use, and noise without pushing as far as the XT model.
I agree that the RX 9070 or RX 9060 XT makes more sense here. The XT version of the 9070 is powerful, but its size and noise may not suit someone who prioritizes a quiet system.