Hey everyone! I'm in the market for a new GPU and want to make sure I'm getting the best balance between price and performance. I'm also a bit concerned about whether the card I buy has been used for mining, so I'm considering the seller's reputation. My first choice was the Intel Arc B580 for $250, but it's sold out everywhere and now seems to run around $350 online. I have a few other options listed below. What do you think would be the best choice from these?
**USED OPTIONS:**
- ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 OC V2 LHR 8GB ($320)
- ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT OC Gaming 12GB ($340)
- ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB RAM ($340)
- MSI GeForce RTX 3080 VENTUS 3X 10GB ($430)
**NEW OPTIONS:**
- ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB RAM ($420) (161 sold)
- ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3070 OC 8GB ($440) (668 sold)
- Intel Arc B580 12GB ($356)
- MSI NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ventus 3X Plus OC Edition 8GB ($600)
**OPEN BOX OPTIONS:**
- MSI GeForce RTX 3070 VENTUS 3X 8G ($340)
- ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6700 XT OC Gaming 12GB ($440)
For context, my current build includes an Intel i7-11700K, a 750W PSU, and I'm using an ASUS PHEONIX GTX 1050 Ti for now. I'd love to hear your recommendations!
2 Answers
You should consider getting the Radeon 9060 XT. It's around $360 and offers great performance without the risk of going for older GPUs. The performance per dollar is solid for what you’re looking for! Also, if you're planning a new AM5 build next year, this would fit perfectly!
The B580 at the $250 price point is a steal! If you can find it again around that price, that's a great deal. But at $350, it might not be worth it compared to the other options like the RTX 3070. Keep an eye out if you can!
Totally agree with you! But like, how often do you see it at $250? Prices fluctuate so much!
I see where you're coming from! I was thinking of the same upgrade path. Really excited to build on AM5 next year!