I've got a desktop set up from last year, and the builder reused my old graphics card, which is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, because I couldn't afford a high-end option at the time—something under $2000. Lately, I've been experiencing some graphical corruption with weird, colorful glitches in different windows and tabs. My processor is an AMD Ryzen 5 8600G, and I'm running two 34" widescreen monitors. I mainly use the PC for design work, photography, and multitasking across various software, and I'm diving into video editing too. I've heard it's best to look for a graphics card with at least 12GB of VRAM for better performance with design and multitasking. I could really use some guidance on what to look for since I've gotten different recommendations from local computer stores. Any advice would be great!
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Make sure to check what power supply unit (PSU) you've got in your setup. That'll affect what kind of graphics card you can actually use!
Given your setup, I recommend going for a mid-range GPU. The RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB is a solid choice if you can find it at MSRP—it's around $450. Alternatively, you could look into the RX 9060 XT with 16GB, which is a bit cheaper at around $350 if it’s in stock. The RTX is nice for its CUDA support, but the RX has received some positive feedback from users. Just weigh your options based on budget and availability!
I agree, the RTX 5060 Ti sounds like a great choice if you can grab it at a good price.
I've got a Corsair 650, but I can upgrade if needed.