Hey everyone! I'm looking to upgrade my GPU since I'm stuck with an RX 570 right now after my brother borrowed my RTX 3070. I'm using a Ryzen 5 7600X and have a 700W Bronze Rated PSU. My budget is around $650, maybe up to $670 at the very max. Here are the GPUs I'm considering:
- Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 - $604.99
- Asus NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 - $609.99
- Sapphire Technology AMD RX 7900 XT - $649.99
- Gigabyte AMD RX 9070 XT - $659.99
- ASUS AMD RX 9070 OverClocked - $659.99
- PowerColor AMD RX 9070 - $679.99
The main game I've been playing is Rust, but I might get back into Helldivers with the new update. I'd really appreciate any advice on which would be the best choice! Also, I got a bit confused and realized only the Gigabyte card is a 9070 and that there are a couple of regular ones too. Is the 9070 XT still worth considering, and how would the power draw impact my 700W PSU? Thanks!
3 Answers
I’d go for the RX 9070 XT. It’s a solid choice for gaming and should pair nicely with your CPU. Plus, it'll handle Rust and other heavy titles pretty well! Just keep an eye on your PSU usage since it's right at the limit with a 700W rating, but if you don’t overclock or mix too many peripherals, you should be fine.
Honestly, getting any of the 5070s could be good too! They’re within your budget and may be easier to find at MSRP. Just figure out what games you want to play and how much graphical power you really need.
True, but for future-proofing, the RX 9070 XT would definitely give you more bang for your buck when you go for heavy games!
Definitely try to get your hands on that RX 9070 XT if you can! Just be prepared to find it at a premium price from retailers since these cards can be hard to come by. Keep checking around for stock—and good luck!
Have you checked the power requirements? The 9070 XT is a bit power-hungry. If you plan to game heavily, you might want to think about a PSU upgrade down the line.