I'm in a bit of a dilemma here. My 7800XT just died, and I'm looking for a replacement. I don't game as much as I used to, and the titles I enjoy aren't heavily graphics-focused. I primarily use Lightroom and Photoshop along with some Autodesk applications. My monitor is 1440p, and I'm interested in playing games like Cities Skylines 2, Total War Warhammer 3, Sea of Thieves, Jurassic World Evolution, and Space Marine 2. In Australia, I have the option to get the B580 for $499 or the 5060Ti for $900. Both cards fit my budget, but I want to avoid spending an extra $400 if the 5060Ti would be overkill for my needs. Would the B580 suffice for my projects and gaming at 1440p, or should I invest in the 5060Ti to avoid future regrets?
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$900 for a 5060Ti? That's a steep price, especially lately! You might want to consider if that extra power is worth it for your gaming style.
You should definitely check the compatibility of the B580 with the games you're interested in. Intel GPUs can sometimes have driver issues, which might affect performance in certain titles. If it works, it could save you some cash!
Have you looked into the used market in Australia? Places like Gumtree could have some solid deals. The B580 is a step down from the 7800XT performance-wise. You could potentially find a used 3080 for around 600 AUD. It may not have the extra VRAM or AV1 support, but it'd still handle 1440p gaming pretty well if you're okay with dialing back some settings.
I know right! It's a bit crazy. I guess I could always see how the 5090 looks, but at $7000, that's just wild!