I'm finishing an upgrade to my PC and the only noticeably outdated part is my ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1070. I'd like a modern graphics card that works well with the rest of this system and remains capable for several years. My budget is around $1,800 AUD, though I'd prefer to spend considerably less if possible. The system has a Ryzen 5 7600X, Gigabyte B650M Gaming WiFi motherboard, 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory, a Crucial T500 1TB NVMe SSD, a Gigabyte UD750GM PG5 750W 80+ Gold modular power supply, and a Noctua NH-D15 cooler in a Fractal Design Define R6 case. I haven't specified my monitor resolution or refresh rate yet, so recommendations for both 1440p and 4K would be helpful.
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An RX 7900 XT is another cost-effective choice, especially if you want plenty of VRAM for higher-resolution gaming. It should work with your current platform and power supply without needing a major rebuild. I wouldn’t upgrade the 7600X just for the GPU—the processor is already quite capable, particularly at 1440p and 4K.
I wouldn’t try to buy a graphics card specifically to guarantee five to ten years of top-tier performance. Spending the entire $1,800 now can mean paying premium prices for performance that becomes midrange after a few generations. Choose a card based on your monitor resolution and the games you play, then plan on a possible upgrade later. The rest of this build is modern enough that it should remain useful for years.
Depending on local pricing, the RTX 4070 Ti Super, RTX 5070 Ti, or RX 9070 XT could all make sense. Nvidia may be preferable if you care about ray tracing, DLSS, or productivity software, while AMD often offers more raw performance or VRAM for the money. Check the exact prices in Australian dollars before deciding, since some higher-end recommendations may exceed the budget.
The RX 9070 XT is probably one of the strongest options to consider. It should provide excellent 1440p performance and can handle 4K well, while leaving a good amount of your budget unused. Your 750W power supply should generally be suitable, assuming it has the required cables and is in good condition.
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