I just picked up an RTX 5070 for $550, coming from an older 1080, and I'm curious if I made a smart choice. I've been closely monitoring GPU prices for the past month since I really needed an upgrade, but the market has been brutal with most new cards like the 9070XT and 5070Ti costing over $850. I'm also considering getting a Ryzen 7800x3D to pair with the GPU for better performance in CPU-intensive games and to optimize my high refresh rate monitor. Any thoughts or recommendations? It's been a while since my last build, and I could use some advice!
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As long as you're happy with your purchase, that's what matters! But seriously, at that price, it's hard to complain. Enjoy those frames!
Congrats on the 5070! Getting a GPU at MSRP these days is like finding a unicorn. I'd say you did great! You'll be happy with the performance, especially coming from a 1080.
Seriously, MSRP is the way to go! It's all about not falling for those scalper prices. You made a solid choice!
Absolutely! Just make sure to enjoy the performance boost!
Yes! You did good. Now go buy yourself a nice CPU or some SSDs to go with that card!
Thanks for the suggestion! Definitely looking to upgrade my CPU too.
Honestly, for $550, that's probably the best new GPU you can get right now. I almost went for the 5070 but ended up with a 9070XT for $700. You're in a good spot!
Nice! I’ve heard great things about the 9070XT too. Can’t go wrong with either!
It's a miracle anyone can grab GPUs at MSRP nowadays. You did well!
Well, I'm not super thrilled with my choice...