I'm shopping for a used RX 9060 XT 16GB, but I can't find one below about $450 USD across online marketplaces, local stores, or community listings. Less than six months ago, people seemed to be getting them for roughly $350–$400, so the current price feels high for a card mainly aimed at 1080p gaming. I'm wondering whether I should buy one now, wait and hope prices improve, or spend more on a higher-tier card such as a used RX 9070 XT. The price gap between the 9070 XT and its launch price seems relatively small, so upgrading might make more sense over the next several years. I'm new to PC building, so recommendations for other used GPUs would also be appreciated.
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The 16GB model is the one I’d target for longevity. It gives you more breathing room in newer games than many 8GB alternatives, and it’s generally a better value than a similarly priced 16GB competing model. For 1080p, though, you don’t necessarily need to jump to a 9070 XT unless you also want high refresh rates, 1440p, or stronger ray tracing performance.
There’s no reliable way to predict whether GPU prices will rise or fall. If you need a card now and $450 is within budget, buying a reputable 9060 XT 16GB is reasonable. If your current GPU still works, waiting and watching for a sale or a lightly used listing around $400 may be worthwhile.
If you can comfortably afford it, moving up to a 9070 XT may be the better long-term purchase. Higher-end cards often hold up longer, and the extra cost can be easier to justify if the used-market gap is only around $100 or so. Just make sure the rest of your system—especially the power supply and CPU—can support it.
I’d still set a firm budget instead of assuming prices must rise forever. If the higher-tier card would stretch your finances, the 9060 XT is the safer choice.