I recently built a new PC, but I still need to choose a graphics card. My budget is $550, and here are the options I'm considering:
- **Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC 12GB** for $300
- **ASRock Radeon RX 7800 XT Challenger 16GB OC** for $527
- **GIGABYTE NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB** for $644
- **Sapphire Pure AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT 16 GB** for $503.
I'll be using it mainly for 1080p editing and gaming at 1440p/1080p. My current specs are Ryzen 5 7600, 16 GB 5200 MT RAM DDR5, Coolermaster Gold v2 750W power supply, and an MSI B650m Gaming WiFi motherboard. Should I consider waiting for better options?
3 Answers
If you're looking to stay under budget, the 5060 Ti could be a good pick. It’ll give you a nice performance boost. Just keep in mind you might want to upgrade your RAM to 2x16 GB at 6000 MHz for better performance as well!
Honestly, the 5070 is a hot option, but availability varies based on location. Just know that you might be paying more than $550 if you’re not in the US, as some places have seen it listed for around $800!
Yeah, that’s rough! Definitely check local prices.
I’d recommend waiting for the Founders Edition of the 5070 at around $549. It was available frequently at Best Buy recently and would fit your needs perfectly. Plus, it’s a great value for performance!
This sounds like a solid choice for your build!
I’ll definitely consider that RAM upgrade! Good idea!